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Dissent at home, threats from abroad. Iran faces 鈥榳ar on two fronts.鈥�Iran鈥檚 leaders are juggling chronic economic malaise 鈥� caused by years of mismanagement, corruption, and U.S.-led sanctions 鈥� with a growing expectation of military conflict with Israel or, following President Donald Trump鈥檚 threats, the United States.
As Trump turns back to Greenland, Europe asks: Can we stop this?Donald Trump鈥檚 desire to acquire Greenland is challenging Europe鈥檚 understanding of its relationship with the U.S., and its response to the president鈥檚 demands.
In South Sudan, young musicians refuse to let war divide themAs South Sudan teeters on the brink of a second civil war, young people are using music to promote peace and unity.
Brigitte Macron won her defamation case in France. Can she repeat in the US?French first lady Brigitte Macron may have won her case against those who lied about her gender in France. But she faces a steeper challenge in the U.S.
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In Senegal, our writer finds a nation powered by hustleA reporter in Senegal explores the concept of the d茅brouillard, a local term for people who create their own opportunities from whatever they can.
Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it鈥檚 looking for partners, too.Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.
Trump says US will now 鈥榬un鈥� Venezuela, serving a warning to other world leadersThe Trump administration鈥檚 ouster of Venezuela鈥檚 Nicol谩s Maduro deposes an unpopular world leader. It also raises important legal and geopolitical questions for the Western Hemisphere.
In Israel and Iran, officials talk of war. How does that suit their interests?Israel鈥檚 and Iran鈥檚 defenses are still vulnerable after the June war, so why is their leaders鈥� rhetoric so bellicose? The rationale for renewed hostilities still exists, but both governments also have an interest in deflecting dissent.
In 2025, China proved its innovation prowess. But are some workers getting left behind?Traveling across China this year, the Monitor鈥檚 Beijing Bureau Chief found optimism, nimbleness, and resilience 鈥� even in the face of U.S. sanctions and slowing economic growth.
Trump says Ukraine-Russia peace 鈥榗loser than ever鈥� after talks with ZelenskyyPresident Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 鈥渃loser than ever before鈥� to a peace deal,聽even as Russia launched another round of attacks on Ukraine while Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy flew to the United States.
Across the Middle East, a focus on home, healing, and restored hopeTaylor Luck, the Monitor鈥檚 Arab world correspondent, has a broad assignment, covering his beat with a close eye on and attentive ear to the events, thoughts, and moods prevalent in the region. He has been an integral part of our coverage of the war in Gaza 鈥� which, as he notes, takes a toll on the journalists involved 鈥� and of the new Syria unfolding before his eyes. His wide travels in the region this year are convincing him that there is cause for hope this season, welcome news for sure.
Ukrainians discouraged by corruption, yet encouraged there鈥檚 a solutionMany Ukrainians lament the reminder that a corrupt culture still lurks in the halls of power. Yet many are encouraged that the country鈥檚 anti-corruption apparatus proved strong enough to pursue even some of the country鈥檚 most powerful.
Near Ukraine鈥檚 front line, aquarium offers refuge for kids and soldiers alike鈥淎quarium of Amazing Fishes鈥� in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, allows visitors to dream of worlds beyond a war that has made their city a battle zone.
Their husbands left for Europe. These Senegalese women are picking up the pieces.For each Senegalese man who migrates to Europe, or dies trying, there are women left behind to build new lives.
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