Afghan women are at the forefront of resistance against the Taliban, facing what a UN Special Rapporteur calls "gender apartheid." The UN also suspends aid in Sudan and South Sudan sees violence. Read more...

Recent geopolitical developments highlight shifting alliances, including a Gaza reconstruction plan, divisions within the UN Security Council, and criticisms of US foreign policy. Read more...

Budget cuts in Indonesia worry students about their future while Dominique de Villepin eyes a political comeback amidst global upheaval, hinting at a dynamic 2027 election. Read more...

France is grappling with a range of political challenges, from condemnation by the European Court of Human Rights to concerns over anti-Semitism and prison overcrowding, and eroding transatlantic relations. Read more...