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How Afghanistan-Pakistan relations deteriorated into 鈥榦pen war鈥�Tensions between former allies Pakistan and Afghanistan have yet again come to a head, with Pakistan鈥檚 defense minister saying the neighbors are now in 鈥渙pen war.鈥�
Will scrutiny of Andrew generate a new kind of British monarchy?The investigation into the former Prince Andrew has put the British monarchy under a harsh glare. But the institution鈥檚 evolution is already underway.
鈥楾his regime cannot get away with its crimes.鈥� An Iranian student speaks.After anti-regime protests were suppressed with unprecedented lethality, students at more than half a dozen Iranian universities have courageously protested for days, despite the hard-line leadership鈥檚 portrayal of all protesters as 鈥渢errorists鈥� and 鈥渃riminals.鈥�
Amid heated rhetoric between Washington and Havana, shoot-out raises new questionsCuba is under growing U.S. pressure to enact political change. How does a boat carrying Cuban exiles who were allegedly trying to infiltrate the island fit into this moment?
What Trump鈥檚 view of US military power could mean for Iran-US talksPresident Donald Trump has rewritten United States military strategy. What that means for Iran as the U.S. builds up firepower in the Middle East.
Ultimatum vs. resistance: Why US and Iran are talking past each otherThe United States has amassed the largest force since the war in Iraq. Iran threatens an all-out response to any attack, even if limited. As they prepare for nuclear diplomacy in Geneva to avoid conflict, each side appears to be misreading the other.
As the world fights over Greenland, its people double down on their own valuesAs the world clamors for Greenland鈥檚 rare earth minerals and energy potential, will its people be able to choose their own path?
Difference MakerVia camel, rickshaw, whatever it takes, this nonprofit brings libraries to children鈥淚f children couldn鈥檛 come to the library, the library had to go to them,鈥� says the head of the nonprofit Alif Laila Book Bus Society.
Committed, but weary? Russia stays the course after 4 years of war in Ukraine.Four years on, Russia has now been engaged in war in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in World War II, and the cost is starting to wear.
Letter to Pokrovsk, Ukrainian city of roses: Your beautiful spirit isn鈥檛 lostDuring visits to the now-ruined and occupied Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a Monitor reporter fell in love with its roses, for the hope and inspiration they provided the city鈥檚 warm and welcoming residents in time of war.
Mexico takes out most-wanted cartel leader: Why that means nationwide upheavalTaking down a drug cartel leader is a win for a country. But the swift violence that often follows is a public reminder that peace might not be imminent.
Why promises of 鈥榠ron fist鈥� security are winning support in Latin American electionsSecurity and violence are top concerns for Latin American voters heading to the polls this year, seeking iron-fist policies.
First LookMexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official saysThe U.S. State Department had offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Nemesio Rub茅n Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."
Winter Olympics medal table: With 12 golds, was this the best U.S. team ever?At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Norway was the undisputed Winter Olympics champion with the most gold medals (18) and overall medals won (41).
Johannes Kl忙bo鈥檚 journey to Olympic 鈥榢ing鈥�: Sometimes lonely, always disciplinedNorwegian cross-country skier Johannes H酶sflot Kl忙bo won his sixth gold of the 2026 Olympics in the 50km, eclipsing American speedskater Eric Heiden鈥檚 record.聽
Africa鈥檚 largest economies are bouncing back. Do locals feel it?Africa鈥檚 two largest economies, South Africa and Nigeria, appear to be improving after several rough years.
In an election year, Netanyahu tries rewriting Israel鈥檚 Oct. 7 narrativeThe hostages, living and dead, are home, yet the war in Gaza is unfinished business for Israelis. As the country pivots toward election-year politics, how is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu鈥檚 refusal to authorize an independent state inquiry into Oct. 7 playing?
As a joyful Winter Olympics wraps up, a time to say 鈥榯hank you鈥�Our Olympics reporter reflects on the exuberance, lessons, and gratitude聽found at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Ciao Italia! With love from this rookie Olympics reporter.As the host for the 2026 Winter Games, Italy鈥檚 authentic charm made up for scattered Olympic villages and six-hour commutes between venues.
Medals aside, the women鈥檚 Olympic freeskate sparkled and soaredAt the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Alysa Liu became the first American to win the women鈥檚 freeskate competition since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
