By uniting on shared values, nations like Sweden, Brazil and New Zealand can push back against superpowers. Canada is leading the way. A Russian bear. American eagle and Chinese panda loom over a Canadian moose. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was...
Depending on how nine justices decide a landmark court case, children born in the United States next year might, or might not, be U.S. citizens. A U.S. passport and birth certificate. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 1 April 2026, the U.S....
The Roman army once conquered the world, but the Roman empire was ultimately brought down by primitive tribes. Are we seeing the decline of the U.S. empire? Statue of Caesar superimposed on U.S. Capitol. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: Since the...
With the joint bombing of Iran with Israel, the United States may have begun a war without an endgame. Let’s help you make sense of the chaos. The USS Delbert D. Black fires a Tomahawk missile against Iran during Operation Epic Fury, 2 March 2026. (Photo...
Under NATO, 32 countries have pledged to defend each other. Is the United States the glue that holds it all together? Service members from nine NATO countries display flags. (Photo by Spc. Seth LaCount) Editor’s note: On 11 January 2025, the British newspaper...
Can national sovereignty be dismissed when a superpower claims a sphere of influence? Can U.S. economic interests in Venezuela be considered national security? A map shows the U.S. flag planted on Venezuela. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
Contraception reduces mortality and can improve the lives of women. But the United States has pulled its global funding for maternal health programs. An almost-empty shelf, that once held contraceptives for patients, is seen at the Palala Clinic in Bong County,...
For 50 years, the Colgate Women’s Games have given women and girls of all ages the chance to show the world what they’ve got. Athletes compete during the annual Colgate Women’s Games at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York, 1...
The U.S. military has a long history of racial discrimination. The Trump administration’s disdain for diversity in the military is nothing new. Montford Point Marine John Thompson in front of a portrait of him in uniform at his home in Greensboro, N.C. on 3...
Young people led political revolutions in the 50s and 60s but now seem to throw their support to those past retirement age. Former President of Ireland and Former UN Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 December...