Central Asians in Russia-Ukraine War: From Forced Recruitment to Economic Recruitment
Has Russia’s war become an extension of the migrant labor economy for Central Asians?
Day: April 27, 2026
From Struggle to Strength: Turning Daily Hustle Into a Force for Survival
NDOLA, Zambia, April 27 (IPS) – In the bustling Chifubu constituency of Ndola, the provincial capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich Copperbelt Province, 31-year-old Victoria Bwalya is usually among the early risers, cleaning and setting up for the day in …
Trump supports bizarre name change for ICE: ‘Great idea! Do it’
President Trump’s post comes just days after Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution to fund ICE and CBP
Cool as a cucumber: man calmly ate salad as press dinner shooting unfolded
Michael Glantz, a senior talent agent, says he ‘wasn’t scared’ and ‘wanted to watch’ as chaos unfolded at the eventUS politics live – latest updatesA guest at the White House correspondents’ dinner retained his table manners and was spotted calmly tuck…
Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa
Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent daysWhen Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta, sat down with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, in the Kremlin last summer, it sym…
Revised empty box fee at NY-NJ misses mark on accountability: analyst
A penalty only works when it reaches the decision-maker with enough force to change the decision; the one coming into effect at the port on May 1 does not, writes Paul Tonsager.
Pope Leo XIV, Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together for the first time
Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally met and prayed together Monday for the first time in a 17th-century chapel at the Vatican, multiple news outlets report.
Mali attacks: Russia’s Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal – BBC
Mali attacks: Russia’s Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal BBCMali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister The GuardianTimeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability Al Ja…
‘We represent a new force’: Nearly 60 nations push ahead with fossil fuel exit
Some 60 countries are gathering in the coastal city of Santa Marta in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked UN climate talks: how to exist fossil fuels. It’s the first global conference of its kind, bringing together nations that want to acc…
South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba – Reuters
South Sudan says 14 killed in plane crash near Juba ReutersPlane crash in South Sudan kills all 15 on board BBCPlane crashes on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, killing 14 people AP NewsPlane crashes near South S…