Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, has become a quiet foil to his most prominent compatriot, U.S. President Donald Trump. Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for News Decoder’s global...
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....
For 250 years, much of the world has looked at the United States as the model democracy. Is that still the case? Sally Cawthern protests outside her home during an anti-Trump No Kings Protest in Orlando, Florida, 18 October 2025. (Phelan M. Ebenhack via AP)...
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...
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...