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‘We’ll Start Digging Here’
Unusually virulent weather and poor infrastructure have brought hell to eastern Libya.

The Shadow of the Next Pandemic Looms in a Virus Hotspot
Low vaccination coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo raises the risk of diseases spreading and adapting undetected.

It’s Actually Common to Indict Leaders of Democracies
Trump is just one of 78 political leaders in democratic nations who have faced criminal charges since the year 2000.

Erdogan’s Long Arm Threatens Kurdish Exiles in Sweden
Those who fled Turkey are now facing extradition as Ankara seeks concessions from Stockholm before approving its NATO bid.

Blockade Runners Keep War-Torn Ukraine Working
“We’re basically homeless here, but at least we’re home.”

On the Homefront, Families Mourn Ukrainian Fighters
Behind closed doors in western Ukraine, the devastating impact of the distant war becomes clear.

Ukraine Starts to Rebuild After Russia’s Rampage
But some damage can’t be fixed by bricks and mortar.

The Kids Aren’t Alright
Kyiv says more than 16,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia. This is the story of a few who made it home.

Turkey’s Still Dealing With the Aftershocks—of Erdogan’s Economy
With elections on the horizon, Turkey is trying to stabilize its currency while also dealing with the economic aftershocks of a traumatic earthquake.

Turkey’s Dams Bring Power and Heartbreak
Turkish villages are vanishing as the country boosts its reliance on hydropower.

How Albania Became a Target for Cyberattacks
A massive hack led to the expulsion of Iranian diplomats—but Tehran may have had help from Moscow.

When Transitional Justice Falls Short
The abrupt end of the Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia and the ongoing proceedings in Colombia show how the process doesn’t always serve the victims.

A Private Company Is Using Social Media to Track Down Russian Soldiers
Open-source investigations were once potent journalistic tools, but in Ukraine, they’re being used on the battlefield.

How Ukraine Learned to Fight
Russia’s full-scale war started a year ago. Ukraine’s military started slashing its Soviet roots long before.

‘Killing Was a Game for Russians’
The war in Ukraine is a year old. Here are the stories of some who have survived.

How India’s New Bridge to Kashmir Divided a Region
Kashmiris fear an expensive infrastructure project will mean more military domination and demographic change.

Can Kazakhstan Bury Its Nuclear Past?
Forgetting the site where Russia became a nuclear power comes with its own risks.

Batteries Are the Battlefield
The next geopolitical contest may be over green technology, and China, for now, is poised to win control of those supply chains.

The Philippines Is Losing Its ‘War on Drugs’
New President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has promised a more compassionate approach, but that’s not what it looks like in the slums of Manila.

Taiwanese Flock to Civil Defense Training Ahead of Potential Chinese Invasion
“We have no right to ask others to help us if we are not prepared to defend ourselves,” Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said.

How China’s Appetite for Rosewood Fuels Illegal Logging in Ghana
Soaring demand for luxury furniture in Asia is decimating Ghana’s forests while creating a lucrative but environmentally destructive industry.

Who Owns the Earth’s Lungs?
The battle to save the Amazon goes beyond Brazil.

Ukraine Braces for a Brutal Winter Under Russian Bombs
Those who return home find shattered houses, no heat, and the worst yet to come.

The Ukrainian Village That Sacrificed Itself for Kherson
One small town in Ukraine held off a Russian attack and helped liberate a key regional capital.

Ukraine Battles On in the Dark
Russia’s terror campaign against Ukraine’s power plants is cutting off the lights—and energizing resistance.

Kherson Is Liberated but Not Yet Freed
Although Ukraine has reclaimed the one provincial capital taken by Russia, there’s still a long road to recovery.

Ukrainians Returning to Liberated Towns Find Utter Destruction
For many coming home to Ukraine’s east, their prewar lives are a distant dream.

Pakistan’s Farmers Are Already Bracing for the Next Disaster
In Sindh province, the food insecurity that followed extreme flooding may be a harbinger for the climate future.

Awash in U.S. Aid, Jordan Escalates Repression
A street vendor’s plight highlights violations that Washington would prefer to ignore.

In Northern Kosovo, Tensions Threaten to Boil Over
The Kosovo government’s laws on ID cards and license plates have enraged ethnic Serbs and heightened tensions between the young nation’s fractured communities.

Sudan’s Citizens Refuse to Give Up
One year after a military coup, activists continue to mobilize despite deadly crackdowns.

Forest of the Dead
Another mass grave in Ukraine reveals the horrors of Russia’s occupation.

Putin’s War Drives Refugees From Occupied Kherson
Fighting in Ukraine’s south has caused an exodus.

Greece Is for Tourists
As foreigners flood the country, ordinary Greeks can’t afford the sacred rite of a summer holiday.

One Year Later, Afghanistan Is a Land of Shrugs and Sadness
The return of the Taliban may have ended the fighting. The suffering goes on.

Taliban Wage War Over Coal in Northern Afghanistan
The battle for cash pits the Kabul extremists against Hazara locals.

Nepal’s Big EV Bet
Is it a genuine push toward a cleaner—and safer—nation?

Afghans Battle Another Blow After Big Earthquake
The Taliban can’t govern in normal times, let alone disaster response.

Civilians on Ukraine’s Front Lines Face Food and Water Shortages and Worse—Lack of Medication
The battle for the Donbas could well be the deadliest phase of the war.

Moldova Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees but Fears for Its Own Future
The country has offered solidarity to neighbors fleeing Russia’s war. Will it get more support from the EU?


Lviv Becomes the Center of Ukraine’s Resistance
With the east in flames, the western Ukrainian city houses refugees, aid workers, and diplomats seeking to turn the tide of war.

‘The World Must Know What Happened to Us’
After weeks of siege by the Russians, some in Mariupol are finally escaping the bombs, the burning buildings, and the bodies.

Russia’s Road to Odesa Runs Through Mykolaiv
War is intensifying along the Black Sea coast, with one key city standing in the invaders’ way.

Life Underground in Bomb-Shattered Kharkiv
Two weeks into the war, residents of Ukraine’s second-largest city are still surviving in squalid shelters.

Kyiv Braces for the Onslaught
Ukraine’s capital still stands, even as its suburbs have been mauled by indiscriminate Russian strikes.

Afghan Refugees Get Cold Welcome in Pakistan
The Taliban takeover has pushed many Afghans over the border and into another kind of limbo.

From the Ruins of War, a Tourist Resort Emerges
Shusha was the key to the recent war between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Now Baku wants to turn the fabled fortress town into a resort.

The Global Gag Rule’s Long Shadow in Pakistan
Biden repealed major restrictions on U.S. foreign assistance, but anti-abortion ideology still limits crucial reproductive care in the places that need it most.










In Colombia, the Pandemic Provides Fertile Ground for Illegal Armed Groups
Criminal bands and fighters are capitalizing on fear to expand their control in vulnerable communities.

In Kashmir, a Year of Exploding Memories
A year after the state’s special status was revoked, peace remains a distant hope.



How the Coronavirus Crisis Is Silencing Dissent and Sparking Repression
A look at how protests, political violence, and conflict have played out during the pandemic.






In Cambodia, a Spiritual Army Battles an Earthly Pandemic
With little faith in the government’s coronavirus response, many rural Cambodians are turning to the divine.



Mourning in Mexico
As the coronavirus death toll mounts, interrupted mourning rituals leave families unmoored.










Separated Iranian Families Have Been In Self-Isolation For Years
Since U.S President Donald Trump's 2017 travel ban went into effect, thousands of Iranians have been separated from their families in the United States.

A Desperate Scramble to Prevent the Pandemic at a U.S.-Mexico Border Camp
With 2,500 asylum-seekers packed in tightly and no coronavirus tests available, doctors and volunteers are doubtful that education will be enough to prevent the spread of the virus.









Ghana’s Bauxite Boom
Chinese investment has led to a crush of infrastructure development in Ghana’s tropical forests—and not everyone is happy about it.


As America Shuts Its Doors, Afghan Refugees Are Stuck in Turkey
The Trump administration has made it nearly impossible for Afghans who aided U.S. troops to claim asylum in the United States. Instead, thousands who aided Americans on the battlefield are stranded in a country that doesn't want them.

The World’s Mothers Are Watching Ever More Babies Die of Starvation
Malnutrition is passed from one generation to the next between mother and child—unless someone commits to stopping the deadly cycle.












































