What’s Next After the Senate Coup in the Philippines?
Last week’s events, including the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, could further polarize the country’s politics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Day: May 18, 2026
‘Our country is falling apart’: Meeting the far right on London’s divided streets
The political shift in the UK is significant and real. The recent local elections, followed by a large weekend protest in the capital, show it’s not just about a few rabble-rousers.
Thousands march in London far-right rally
Thousands of people rallied on Saturday at a London march organised by far-right activists.
Reported U.S. plan to indict Raúl Castro could mean reform for Cuba, but questions remain
The United States is ramping up pressure on Cuba with a potential indictment of former President Raúl Castro. Cristian Benavides has more.
How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin
Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.
Middle East war live: Drone strikes on UAE and Saudi Arabia fuel escalation fears
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” after efforts to en…
Trump-Xi summit: Taiwan absent from White House China visit summary amid Iran, trade focus
US President Trump’s China visit yielded trade and investment pacts, including Boeing aircraft and agricultural deals. Both nations agreed on Iran’s nuclear non-proliferation and Strait of Hormuz access. Notably, Taiwan, a key discussion point, was omi…
New York City-based GovWell, which uses AI to streamline government processes like permitting and licensing, raised a $25M Series A led by Insight Partners (Chris Metinko/Axios)
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New York City-based GovWell, which uses AI to streamline government processes like permitting and licensing, raised a $25M Series A led by Insight Partners — GovWell, a platform for permitting and licensing, r…
Shanghai ChangShun inks up to 10 container ships worth over $700m at Yangzhou Guoyu
New vessels will be the largest in private owner’s fleet
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
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