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...
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...
Long viewed through the lens of instability and internal crisis, the Islamic republic has emerged as a key mediator between the United States and Iran. White House photo of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir meeting with U.S. President...
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 produced...
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...