Reformer Gains Highest Vote Tally in Iran Elections, Not Enough to Prevent Risky Second Round
A moderate reformer came in first place at the polls of the Iranian presidential elections amid record-low turnout, beating…
Author: Andy Corbley
A Slice of Middle America in the Middle of the Caucasus Mountains—Ohio Inn and Cafe
Far beyond the tourist haunts of Asia and Europe lies Azerbaijan, home of the nevertheless very touristy, gorgeous, chic,…
What Would a Wider War Look Like for Israel and the US?
The risk for the slaughter in Gaza to expand into a wider war in Lebanon and other neighboring countries…
Freed and Heading Home, Julian Assange’s Struggle Seemingly Over
Julian Assange is a free man after agreeing to a plea deal with the United States. He left Belmarsh…
Mongolia Signs Ambitious Conservation Agreement with The Nature Conservancy to Protect 75% of Land
Operating for over 100 years and renowned throughout the world for its dedication to preserving the natural world, The…
6/19 End of the Empire: The North Korea-Russia Summit and Increasing De-Dollarization
End of the Empire is a once-monthly feature on all news relating to the transition from the unipolar world…
Ukraine Civil Society Plagued by ‘Conscription Squads’ at the Same Time US Congress Considers Automatic Draft Registration
A report from the BBC details that Ukrainian society is growing deeply uneasy at the prevalence of “conscription squads”…
Lava Tubes and Water Frost Found on Mars Offer Double Opportunity in Search for Life
Yet more evidence for liquid water on Mars has been uncovered by a European space probe in the form…
Iranian Reformers and Nuclear Deal Signees Rally Around Lone Moderate for June 28th Election
The presidential elections set to take place in Iran on June 28th as part of the year-long democracy marathon…
World at Large Misses Out on Ukrainian ‘Enemies List’–Collaborators Rozoff and Antiwar Make the Grade
In a strange episode in the history of American media, news broke on June 6th that a Ukrainian NGO…
Would the President Be in Charge During a War in Taiwan?
With 5 months remaining until the November elections, candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump have, over the last few…
US Debt Per Citizen Grows 10% Faster Than the Population Since 2008
Financial analysts have looked at the growth rate in the share of the national debt per citizen and found…
Spain, ‘to put an end to the war’ Applies to Join Genocide Case Against Israel in Rare 180°
Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Albares announced on Thursday that his nation would seek to join South Africa’s case…
It’s Not Easy Running a Private Night Train in Europe – a Year of Operations at European Sleeper
While thousands of nocturnal trains depart and arrive at stations across Asia every day, the idea of a train…
Chinese Media Revels in Trump, Biden Election Campaigns Using TikTok for Voter Outreach
Editors at the Chinese state-affiliated media outlet, Xinhua, enjoyed the irony of watching Donald Trump and Joe Biden both…
Corrupted Monks and Conspiracy Along the Pilgrimage Called the ‘Buddha Circuit’
This is part 2 of a 2-part series on the conditions of Buddhism at arguably the holiest site in…
Iranian President’s Death Triggers Yet Another Election as Biggest Year for Democracy Rolls on in Mexico, India, and Europe
There has never been a bigger year for democracy than 2024. 40% of the world’s population, including the three…
Kuomintang Propose Large Expansion of Legislative Powers in Taiwan, Sparking Protests and Political Standoff
A major and controversial package of reforms was just passed by Taiwan’s legislature. In short, the reforms amend the…
The Gut-Germline Axis: New Revelations on Gut Microbiome Shows it Affects Men’s Fertility, Offspring Health
There seems to be no area of the body where the microbiome, a catch-all term that addresses the different…
Fondly Remembering the Fine Character of the Indian People
Provided they aren’t traumatic, bad memories always fade away long before good memories, and of the character of the…