While Russia and Ukraine war over their shared border, other countries show that borders can come down or be changed without armed conflict. Workers remove the fence separating the British territory of Gibraltar from Spain on the first day of passport-free travel...
From David Cameron to whoever replaces Keir Starmer, why does British politics make voters, and the world, dizzy? 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British prime minister shown with a revolving door. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was...
When a nation provides international aid for medical supplies and doctors it can gain allies around the world. Refusing aid builds resentment. In Ethiopia, politician Shumete Gizaw hands over a box of medical supplies to Minister of Health Lia Tadesse, part of a...
Bombs fly after a cease-fire is announced in wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Are these announcements real steps towards peace or just a distraction? The handshake between Israeli Prime Minister Yizthak Rabin (left) and Yasser Arafat, chairman of Palestinian...
Calling unemployed youth pests doesn’t make them go away. Instead, they are mobilizing for change in systems where they are treated with contempt. A demonstrator wearing a cockroach mask participates in the protest, symbolising solidarity with the Cockroach Janta...
When a world leader orders an attack on another nation is that just crazy? Maybe we should take a closer look at the thinking behind consequential decisions. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a ceremony to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in...
The United States was born on 4 July 1776. Now half-way into its third century, some are beginning to wonder how well it has aged. The image of Uncle Sam tells you to celebrate his birthday or else. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively...
When a powerful leader won’t give his elected counterparts their due, it pays to pull out the pageantry. King Charles III of Great Britain and U.S. President Donald Trump at a state dinner at the White House, 29 April 2026. (Photo courtesy The White House) This...
Two of the world’s most powerful nations share a border. But do they share the same objectives? What happens if they don’t? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China 20 May 2026....
War in Iran has disrupted global supply chains. For workers in one city in India, this means the collapse of the diamond industry they depend on. A trader inspects diamonds on a market street in Surat, India, 14 April 2025. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) This article was...