First, it was Switzerland’s neutrality that made it a convenient host: The Red Cross was founded here in 1863, and the first Geneva Convention signed the following year. The League of Nations arrived in 1920, and when it collapsed after World War II, the U.N. Secretariat inherited its infrastructure. Many agencies and NGOs followed, like […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Latvian center-right Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned Thursday, after the Progressives Party, her left-leaning coalition partner, pulled support from the government and left her without a majority. Her resignation […]
Continue ReadingThe Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening “traditional Russian values”.
Continue ReadingModi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.
Continue ReadingIn London, the Tube and iconic red double-decker buses are deeply woven into the city’s fabric. When these ageing vehicles retire, some are given a surprising second life and transformed into unique dining experiences. From underground carriages turned into restaurants to vintage buses serving afternoon tea, these repurposed icons offer a nostalgic journey through the […]
Continue ReadingThe New York Police Department bulldozed more than 200 scooters, mopeds, and motorbikes in Staten Island on Tuesday as part of the city’s crackdown on illegal and unregistered bikes. The NYPD said at least 5,700 ‘dangerous illegal vehicles’ had been seized so far since the start of 2026, a 10% increase compared to the same […]
Continue ReadingMay 14, 2026, 8:22 p.mMay 14, 2026, 8:22 p.m The USA supports the United Nations with 1.8 billion dollars (around 1.5 billion euros) for humanitarian purposes. The money will help “reach millions of people in the largest crisis regions with life-saving support,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The United States had previously given $2 billion […]
Continue ReadingThe nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
Continue ReadingMay 14, 2026, 6:59 p.mMay 14, 2026, 6:59 p.m Tens of thousands of nationalist Israelis marched through the Old City of Jerusalem with Israeli flags under heavy police protection. Israeli police said they had arrested several participants in the controversial flag march because of “isolated arguments and acts of violence.” Tens of thousands were on […]
Continue ReadingBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. He is warning of chaos as is expected to face a leadership challenge from his own health secretary, Wes Streeting. Starmer started the week saying he would prove his doubters wrong, but that address and Wednesday’s King Speech has done little to quell the […]
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