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Everything You Thought You Knew About Economics May Be Wrong
Modern Monetary Theory is making waves in the realms of politics and economics. In an interview with The Globe Post...
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‘Glaring Irony:’ Ex-Duterte Adviser Accused of Drug Trafficking
Lawmakers critical of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday called for a probe into a fired police official's allegations that...
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Brunei to Impose Death by Stoning for Gay Sex And Adultery
The new penalty for theft is amputation of the right hand for a first offense, and the left foot for...
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The Constitutional Case For and Against Juan Guaidó
The political standoff in Venezuela between Guiado and Maduro rests on differing interpretations of Article 233 of the Consitution.
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Measles: Why is Once-Eliminated Disease on the Rise Again?
After a New York county declared a state of emergency to prevent the spread of a measles outbreak, why is...
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UK PM May Fights For Survival as Parliament Plots Brexit Plan B
British Prime Minister Theresa May fought for survival Tuesday as parliament began charting its own Brexit way forward and her...
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Venezuela Declares Holiday as New Nationwide Blackout Hits
Venezuela decreed a holiday Tuesday to cope with a new near-nationwide blackout that the government alleged was caused by an...
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Trump Signs US Recognition of Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a border area...
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China Pursuing ‘New World Media Order’ to Suppress Criticism [Watchdog]
China is trying to establish a "new world media order" to prevent and counter criticism, watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF)...
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Polls Close in Thailand’s First General Election Since 2014 Coup
Thais is about to see whether the ruling junta will return to power as a civilian government, or if pro-democracy...
Read moreWhat Has Guaido Achieved as Venezuela’s US-Backed ‘Interim Leader?’
Two months have now passed since Juan Guaido asserted himself as Venezuela's interim president, but Nicolas Maduro remains in power.
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Widespread Misery: the EU Continues to Erode the Rights of Refugees
"Europe is neither providing sufficient support to refugees in Syria’s neighboring countries, nor giving people necessary protection within its borders."
Read moreTrump’s Golan U-Turn Shows Contempt for Intl. Law: Syria, Allies
Syria was joined by other countries, including Turkey, Russia, and Germany, in condemning the move.
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Saudi Women On Trial After Contact With Foreign Media: HRW
"After nearly a year of accusations... that these brave champions of women's rights are 'foreign agents,' the actual charges against...
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New Zealand Bans Assault Weapons Within Days of Massacre
The crackdown promises to have political repercussions beyond the country's shores, including in the United States where gun control is...
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Christchurch, Terrorism, and Resilience: ‘We Don’t Have Time to Hate’
Eight years after New Zealand's Christchurch was forced to rebuild the city from the ground up after a series of...
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Trump Cements Alliance With Far-Right Brazilian President Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro has a long-standing reputation for anti-democratic, racist, misogynistic and anti-gay views.
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Myanmar Court Jails Rakhine Leader for 20 Years for Treason
A Myanmar court sentenced a prominent ethnic Rakhine leader to 20 years in jail for treason, a verdict that is...
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Yemeni Women Take on Traditional ‘Male’ Roles Amid Crisis
With the Yemen civil war raging for almost four years, many of women now have to step into roles that were...
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Putin Signs Laws Against ‘Disrespecting’ Authorities, Fake news
Another piece of legislation allows authorities to decide what amounts to "fake news" and gives a media watchdog the power...
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