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Difference MakerMentoring at this Nigerian barbershop gives boys a reason to stay off the streetsWhen Abdulmajid Bala opened his shop in 2004, he immediately felt the pull to give something back.聽
From the EditorsStories that show more than conflictThe Monitor works to keep readers informed of news from the world鈥檚 hot spots 鈥� and also to shine light on the humanity in these places.
Echoes of 1982 Lebanon War, as Israel retakes Beaufort CastleIsraeli troops have seized control over a medieval fortress in southern Lebanon called Beaufort Castle, but not for the first time. Israel鈥檚 military first took the site back in 1982.
Difference MakerThe Kosovo war devastated these widows鈥� village. They found strength in one another.Fahrije Hoti, founder of the KB Krusha agricultural cooperative, helps women to heal, 27 years after a massacre in their village.
From the EditorsAt the beginning of Route 66, reporting on a shifting USHarry Bruinius finds a crossroads of America in his reporting near Route 66 in Will County, Illinois.聽
Saying 鈥榳e won鈥� the Iran war is easy. Now鈥檚 the hard part.At one point, President Trump was demanding 鈥渦nconditional surrender鈥� from Iran. Now, the U.S. is working toward a different set of objectives to try to end the war.
Difference MakerRead all about it: Homeless writers get an empowering platform in North CarolinaLeslee Johnson, the founding editor of The Intersection, a bimonthly newspaper, shines light on the challenges of an often-overlooked group.
From the EditorsThe Monitor view of 鈥榥ewsworthy鈥�The stories in our magazine this week are timely and news relevant. Together, they paint a portrait of global humanity that鈥檚 different from the image of division and discord regularly portrayed in media headlines and social media feeds.
Difference Maker鈥楾he first ray of light鈥�: Illuminating a path for Pakistan鈥檚 out-of-school childrenPehli Kiran, a nonprofit, operates schools聽with mobile infrastructure and tailored lesson plans.
College move-outs fill curbs with cast-off stuff. This group reduces the waste.College move-outs have increasingly become a dumpster drama, as students pile furniture, decor, and other goods on sidewalks. Alex Freid is promoting a different path.
From the EditorsNorway鈥檚 situation is complex. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 a good story.On a trip to Norway, our senior global correspondent finds a complex story about energy solutions.聽
Trump has been to China before. Why this visit is different.This American president presents himself as a China hawk. But Donald Trump鈥檚 second state visit to Beijing comes at a tricky moment, with the Iran war looming large for both countries.
In Europe, and now Asia, confidence in US support waversAhead of President Trump鈥檚 expected visit to Beijing, American allies in Europe and Asia remain on edge about the strength of their partnerships.
Difference MakerFont of knowledge: Calligraphy enthusiasts in Nepal take up their pensThe group Callijatra preserves and promotes a once-forgotten language and its writing systems across Kathmandu Valley.
From the EditorsFighting for a better life: connecting global storiesIndividuals from around the world are traveling to fight as soldiers-for-hire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What connects them is a search for a better future.
How the Iran war has revived interest in greener energy worldwideThe Iran war has brought change to the climate-policy debate. In many countries, a revived interest in greener energy might well be here to stay.
King Charles III is headed to Washington. Can he steady the 鈥榮pecial relationship鈥欙豢?King Charles III faces a delicate mission during next week鈥檚 visit to the U.S. 鈥� to reinforce the 鈥渟pecial relationship鈥� between London and Washington.
Difference MakerIndian nonprofits promote a culture of reuse for wedding celebrationsGoonj and Sampurna help couples rethink extravagant weddings with single-use items.
From the EditorsA global lens on kitchen table billsVoters regularly cite cost of living as their top concern, and political analysts say it will likely be a central topic in this year鈥檚 midterms.
Difference MakerIn Sudan鈥檚 mountains, wartime orphans are raised to be peacemakersLarge numbers of children began arriving at Our Father鈥檚 Cleft after Sudan鈥檚 third civil war erupted in April 2023.聽
