NEWS: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR--WORLD
Setup News Ticker
   NEWS: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR--WORLD
Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 10, 2025

Will Europe's rising defense budgets come at the cost of welfare?
European welfare states are finding it increasingly hard to maintain high social spending in the face of pressure to boost their defense readiness.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 10, 2025

Peru's Congress removes president amid crime wave
Peru's Congress voted early Oct. 10 to remove deeply unpopular President Dina Boluarte from office. This was their ninth attempt at removing her since 2022.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 09, 2025

Israelis and Palestinians greet Gaza deal with joy, relief, and caution
As Israel and Hamas finalize the first phase of the Gaza peace plan, many in the region are focused on what can go wrong. Even so, joy is enveloping many Israelis and Palestinians eager for emotional and physical relief.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 09, 2025

From Canterbury to Tokyo, women take charge
Women have just become head of the Church of England and Japan's next prime minister. Partisan battles over feminism will not change the direction of travel.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 09, 2025

Gaza breakthrough: Israel and Hamas approve first phase of Trump plan
Agreement by the two warring parties in Gaza after months of tense negotiations and near-deals brought widespread relief, raising hopes that a war that was sparked by Hamas' deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack will finally be brought to a close.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 08, 2025

How Ukrainian drones are slowing Russia's advance in the east
Despite Ukraine being outgunned and out-resourced by a far larger enemy, the increasing dependence on drones by both sides has largely leveled the battlefield. As Russian forces press forward, Ukraine's drone operators are exacting a high price.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 08, 2025

What China's landmark climate pledge means for the fight against global warming
In a first, China has set an absolute target for cutting emissions. Its pledge also covers greenhouse gas emissions and economic sectors.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 07, 2025

Distrustful of US and Israel, Palestinians are cool to Trump's Gaza plan
In Gaza, which experienced tremendous loss from the war, and in the West Bank, facing settler violence and military restrictions, distrust of Israel and the U.S. runs deep. Many Palestinians say the Trump plan will not bring peace.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 07, 2025

A Seoul soup kitchen serves up kimchi - and community - to combat loneliness
Thomas House fulfills a pressing need for human connection as South Korean society ages and increasingly faces an isolation crisis.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 06, 2025

Oct. 7 plus two years: In Israel, fatigue, lingering anger, a glimmer of hope
Two years after the massacre that ignited the war in Gaza, Monitor correspondent Dina Kraft reflects on how Oct. 7 has exhausted Israelis and changed the country, which is experiencing anger, doubts, and concern over internal dissent.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 06, 2025

Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer. Its citizens eye a different future.
Africans are rapidly taking up solar power, a grassroots transformation led by individuals and businesses, rather than governments or power companies.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 05, 2025

Why Netanyahu had to say ‘yes' to Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza
Isolated abroad and under constant pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had no other option but to comply when his chief patron, U.S. President Donald Trump, hailed Hamas' response to his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 05, 2025

Conservative hardliner Sanae Takaichi elected to lead Japan's ruling party
Japan's new Liberal Democratic Party leader, Sanae Takaichi, is one of its most conservative members. Aligned with Shinzo Abe's nationalism, her stance on wartime history could strain ties with China and South Korea in a nation lagging on gender equality.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 04, 2025

Israeli bombing in Gaza subsides amid push for U.S.-backed deal
Bombing in Gaza City has "significantly subsided," a hospital official says. Israel's army says it's preparing for the first phase of a U.S. peace plan backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Talks are underway for the release of hostages.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 03, 2025

Trump says Hamas ready for peace, urges Israel to halt bombing Gaza
Replying to President Donald Trump's ultimatum to accept his plan for ending the war, Hamas said it was willing to release the hostages and hand power to other Palestinians, but that other aspects require consultations. Hamas did not say it would disarm, an Israeli demand.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 03, 2025

First Nepal, then Madagascar, now Morocco. Gen Z puts pressure on governments.
Young people from Peru to Indonesia are using social media to organize Gen Z protests that have toppled two governments. How far will the wave spread?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 03, 2025

In Boko Haram's shadow, a Nigerian perfume-making tradition lives on
For centuries, women in northern Nigeria have worn a smoky fragrance called gabgab. But now the Boko Haram insurgency has put its future at risk.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 02, 2025

In long-welcoming Ireland, racist violence rears its head
Ireland has traditionally been free of racist violence, but that is changing as violent far-right youths target immigrants - Indians in particular.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 01, 2025

Near the front, more Ukrainian civilians flee Russia's scorched-earth tactics
Throughout the war in Ukraine, Russia has employed scorched-earth tactics. Now Ukrainian civilians near the long front lines are being forced to flee an intensified bombing and drone-strike campaign evoking "bees let loose from a beehive."

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 01, 2025

Can resource-rich countries go green? Colombia's trying to find out.
President Gustavo Petro is rushing to make Colombia green. But his energy agenda highlights the messy trade-offs called for when fossil fuels remain key to the economy.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Oct 01, 2025

A former businessman fosters dialogue with Haitian gang leaders to curb unrest
Louis-Henri Mars' peace-building group aims to unite Haitians from opposite ends of society through workshops and conflict mediation.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 30, 2025

As Gazans weigh Trump plan, what's missing is a say in their future
Like other recent plans for the "day after" war ends in Gaza, the Trump ceasefire plan was formulated without direct input from Gazans. As they react with both optimism and skepticism, a major concern is that they don't give up on self-determination.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 30, 2025

India, China look to be partners amid US tariff turmoil
As U.S. tariffs upend trade, India's investment in ports could boost its international trade and help it keep thawing relations with rival China.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 30, 2025

Liberia's government wants to ban FGM. Many of its women don't.
Activists in Liberia want to end female genital mutilation there. But first, they need to get the buy-in of those who practice it.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 30, 2025

Jobs at stake as major US-Africa trade deal set to expire
The African Growth and Opportunity Act, which has given thousands of African products duty-free access to U.S. markets since 2000, is set to expire on Tuesday.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 29, 2025

Netanyahu bends to Trump on Gaza, but disarming Hamas remains a hurdle
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had accepted a U.S. plan for Gaza. But prospects for ending the war lean on Arab and Muslim states to deliver Hamas' agreement to disarm. And a U.S. and Israeli threat of force hangs heavily.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 29, 2025

Hyundai raid in Georgia tests respect at the heart of US-Korea relations
The raid by U.S. immigration agents on a Hyundai factory in Georgia has done more than short-term financial damage. It has amplified South Korean frustration with its American ally.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 28, 2025

Two boys died after they ran from police. 20 years later, this Paris suburb is still healing.
Two boys in Clichy-sous-Bois, France, died 20 years ago while fleeing from police, leading to weeks of riots. Their memory still inspires immigrant youth today.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 26, 2025

Seeking growth, Buddhist Bhutan experiments with ‘mindful capitalism'
Bhutan's pursuit of happiness instead of economic growth has drawn praise, but it is not creating enough jobs. Can mindfulness mix with capitalism?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 26, 2025

How to create affordable housing for more people, and make a whole city a sponge
Progress roundup: Copenhagen's sponge-city strategy protects from floods, and more places in the U.S. adopt social housing to lock in affordability.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 24, 2025

Today, it's Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel. In Russia, it was Putin vs. puppets.
The controversy around Jimmy Kimmel resembles the case of "Kukly," a popular political satire in post-Soviet Russia that ran afoul of Vladimir Putin.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 24, 2025

In Gaza, military offensive and civilian chaos hinder food aid
The arrival of more food sparked hope in Gaza that famine might be avoided. But supplies are insufficient and distribution hard to organize.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 23, 2025

Venezuelans seeking safety turn to Spain after Trump's cold shoulder
Venezuelans seeking a haven from their country's chaos are turning to Spain for safety. And Spain is opening its doors, even amid Europe's rightward political winds.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 22, 2025

In the land of couscous, pulled noodles from China create a stir
Zhao Jun opened his pulled noodle joint in Algiers to serve fellow Chinese migrant workers. Now more than half his clients are Algerian.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 22, 2025

A year late, and their schools destroyed, Gaza's students complete exams
After a yearlong delay, students in Gaza have completed their high school graduation exams. But their futures remain circumscribed by war.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 21, 2025

UK, Australia, and Canada recognize a Palestinian state
The move on Sunday prompted an angry response from Israel and reflects growing outrage at Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 20, 2025

Tokyo with a family: Big sights, big flavors, and a celebration of travel
On his first trip to Tokyo, staff writer Ira Porter experienced a sea of skyscrapers and had new adventures with sushi. But the trip's real legacy? Instilling his children with a love of exploration.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 19, 2025

Russia hopes its Intervision song contest will be Eurovision without the ‘woke'
Russia's latest effort to build an alternative to Western institutions is Intervision, which looks to be a more international - if less liberal - version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 18, 2025

Nepal's Gen Z brought down a government. Will a new one meet its expectations?
When governments are brought down, like Nepal's recently was after youth-led protests, a sense of renewal abounds. But the systems that led to the frustration in the first place are harder to dismantle and rebuild.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 18, 2025

Nepal's Gen Z brought down a government. Will a new one meet their expectations?
When governments are brought down, like Nepal's recently was after youth-led protests, a sense of renewal abounds. But the systems that led to the frustration in the first place are harder to dismantle and rebuild.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 18, 2025

New Israeli West Bank settlements dim prospects of Palestinian state
Israel has built settlements in the occupied West Bank for 50 years. It's about to construct a Jerusalem suburb making a Palestinian state unfeasible.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 18, 2025

What French-Saudi move at UN means for a future Palestinian state
The French-Saudi initiative at the United Nations supporting an independent Palestine, while symbolically important, is not risk-free and is unlikely to lead soon to that long-sought goal. Yet it's worth it, supporters say, to keep the discussion alive.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 17, 2025

‘The visit is the message.' Canada-Mexico summit sets stage for diplomatic reset.
As the Trump administration throws diplomatic elbows, Canada and Mexico see a chance to build a new rapprochement with each other.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 17, 2025

Amid Israel's longest war, resentment grows over religious draft exemption
In Israel, the shared burden of military service in "the people's army" is a consensus value, and an exemption granted the ultra-Orthodox has long rankled. Amid the mounting costs of war in Gaza, moves to codify the exemption have fanned resentments.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 16, 2025

Syria holds elections without a popular vote. Why Syrians are still hopeful.
Syrian community leaders are choosing a parliament tasked with overhauling the country's laws and setting a new constitution. If the process prioritizes technocratic expertise over parties and politics, Syrians hope it's still a step toward a democracy.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 15, 2025

‘Stop the boats': Anti-immigration rally in London taps into economic malaise
In Britain, a nationalist flag-waving campaign targeting immigrants and the hotels that house them has become an expression for grievances over housing shortages, the economy, and a sense the government is losing control of its borders.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 15, 2025

Pakistan is sold on solar. It's not about going green.
Conventionally generated electricity in Pakistan has become very expensive, but consumers don't have to buy it. They are adopting solar panels.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 15, 2025

This program is planting a ‘forest' of conservation-minded filmmakers in India
Rita Banerji helped found Green Hub, a pioneering fellowship that offers free filmmaking training to Indigenous and rural young people.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 15, 2025

In the Middle East, can old enemies make good neighbors?
Israel and Syria are negotiating a security deal to bring peace to their border. The new Syrian government sees it as a path to international acceptance.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 14, 2025

Malawians look to presidential election for change amid economic crisis
Malawi is to hold a presidential election this week as the nation struggles under an ongoing economic crisis and food and fuel shortages.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 13, 2025

Israel steps up strikes on Gaza City. Residents have few options to flee.
Israel has intensified airstrikes in Gaza City as part of an offensive to take over the city, which Israel claims is Hamas' last stronghold.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 12, 2025

Moscow ignores war in Ukraine to celebrate summer
While Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are facing Russian drone and missile attacks, it's been a festive summer in Moscow, where war feels far away.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 12, 2025

In England, patriots and nationalists wrestle over St. George's flag
The English flag has become controversial in the United Kingdom, and its public display is under debate as the country wrestles with immigration.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 12, 2025

How will the Department of War differ from the Defense Department?
Although President Trump has dubbed a new Department of War, he prefers conflicts that promise quick victories, not messy entanglements, as wars can be.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 12, 2025

What Bolsonaro coup verdict means for Brazilian trust
Former President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted on all five counts of attempting a coup against Brazil's current President Lula.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 11, 2025

Cellos and camaraderie: This youth organization is an instrument of connection
For 28 years, an after-school program run by Community MusicWorks has been reimagining what access to classical music education looks like.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 10, 2025

Russia waves away blame after its drone incursion in Poland
Moscow's defenders argue that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday might be a Ukrainian conspiracy. Critics say it's simply the Kremlin testing Western resolve.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 10, 2025

Facing uncertain future in US, Chinese scholars ponder a return home
The Trump administration's anti-immigrant stance has made Chinese scholars and students feel unwelcome in the U.S. Can Beijing persuade them to return home to work?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 10, 2025

Israel ordered them to leave. Many in Gaza City say there is nowhere left to run.
The Israeli military has ordered a total evacuation of Gaza City. But many lack the means to leave, or believe there is no safe place left to go.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 10, 2025

After failed Israeli Hamas assassination, are Gaza peace talks possible?
Israel's failed attempt to kill its top Hamas negotiating partner in Qatar backfired - and angered Washington. What did officials think it would achieve?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 10, 2025

Russian drones, downed over Poland, prompt pushback from NATO alliance
Russia says it didn't plan to fly drones over Poland, but NATO's leader calls it a "reckless" move that will only strengthen the alliance's resolve.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 08, 2025

Indonesians love scary movies. But our reporter learns it's about folklore, not fright.
Indonesia's horror film boom points to deeper religious and cultural beliefs behind the scary movies that are packing cinemas.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 08, 2025

Caring for the caregivers: How Ukraine's medics get help
Front-line medics work grueling hours to help Ukrainian soldiers defending their country. Behind them stands a scaffolding of support to help maintain their mental well-being.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 08, 2025

French prime minister loses confidence vote, toppling government
France's government has collapsed again, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to find a new leader amid concerns over the national debt.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 07, 2025

Why some Israeli journalists only now are turning a lens on Gaza devastation
Throughout the war in Gaza, Israel's media has focused on Israelis' hardships on and since Oct. 7. It was what people wanted. Now, some journalists are admitting that coverage of Gazans as people has been irresponsibly minimal, distorting reality.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 06, 2025

Israeli army tells Gaza residents to flee as it targets more high-rise buildings
Aid groups warn that a large-scale evacuation would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza City, which is suffering from famine. Most families have already been displaced several times over the course of the Israel-Hamas war, and say they have nowhere left to go.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 05, 2025

Thai parliament ousts prime minister after ethics scandal
Anutin Charnvirakul was elected prime minister of Thailand on Sept. 5, after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed last week for ethics violations.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 05, 2025

Behind France's confidence vote, a nation at political loggerheads
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote he called to help push through unpopular budget cuts. But the ploy will likely backfire.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 04, 2025

Why a weakened Hezbollah still poses a challenge to Lebanon's government
For decades, Iran's powerful ally Hezbollah limited Beirut's power. Israel severely weakened the Shiite militia, yet as a new Lebanese government seeks to assert its authority, an easy compromise seems unlikely.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 04, 2025

Amid record violence, more Latin Americans welcome US intervention
Historic mistrust of the U.S. is softening in Latin America, as politicians there ponder turning to Washington for help in combating drug violence.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 03, 2025

Xi's week of diplomacy: As the US pushes countries away, China draws them closer
Vladimir Putin and other world leaders alienated by the West gathered in China this week - first for an economic summit in Tianjin and then a military parade in Beijing.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 03, 2025

Letter from Yukon: In Canada's north, the gold rush lives on as a family business
The Klondike gold rush is long over, but residents of Canada's Yukon still "pan for gold." It's a family business, passed down between generations.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 03, 2025

Indian women learn how to rebuild their lives after being trafficked
The nonprofit Basirhat Initiative for Rural Dedication is breaking the silence around the exploitation of women in and near the Sundarbans.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 02, 2025

Cooking videos got these Gazans a global following. Now, there's nothing to eat.
Instagram creators like @renadfromgaza and @hamadashoo documented how Palestinians in Gaza ate in a time of war ...  until they had nothing to eat themselves.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 02, 2025

Where cellphones help users save money, and pricey calls are now free
Progress roundup: To better connect incarcerated New Yorkers with loved ones, the state is paying for phone calls. In Africa, mobile money helps people save.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Sep 01, 2025

Russia accused of GPS jamming flight of EU leader von der Leyen over Bulgaria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane landed safely at Plovdiv airport. President Von der Leyen, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow's war in Ukraine, is on a four-day tour of European Union nations bordering Russia and Belarus.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 31, 2025

Judge bars Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan children, for now
The judge ruled Sunday after their lawyers said the youngsters were loaded onto planes in violation of laws affording protections for migrant kids. The judge, in Washington, says the children need to be taken off the planes while the legal process plays out.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 31, 2025

He reported on the rise of an autocrat. Then he had to flee his country.
Our reporter fled El Salvador after uncovering corruption. He's one of many escaping authoritarian regimes.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 30, 2025

Houthi rebel prime minister killed by Israeli airstrike in Yemen
The Iranian-backed Houthis say an Israeli airstrike has killed Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted a Houthi military site in Sanaa Thursday where the Houthis say Mr. Rahawi was killed.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 29, 2025

China's humanoid robots are gaining ground - but they're not there yet
The U.S. and China are racing to build humanoid robots capable of performing many daily tasks - but the complexity of home and business environments makes that challenging.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 29, 2025

Letter from Delhi: Indian care packages caught in crossfire of tariff changes
America's Indian diaspora has never been larger - or more dependent on mail from home. But the end of tax exemptions for small parcels entering the U.S. has post offices around the world suspending service.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 28, 2025

In Europe, laws protecting asylum-seekers under fire from public
Public sentiment in European countries is turning against asylum-seekers, prompting some governments to consider abrogating treaties that protect them.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 27, 2025

How in-person summer school in Ukraine helped ease war's stresses
In-person schooling is better, it's agreed. For students and teachers, the stresses of life in a war zone create even more needs that schools can help address. In-person summer programs in eastern Ukraine did just that.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 27, 2025

Rare earth reserves are in global demand. Can Brazil change the playbook?
Brazil has the world's second-largest rare earth reserves, essential for 21st-century economies and warfare. Can it emerge as a winner?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 27, 2025

Industry or environment? One Spanish town wrestles over its future.
Communities across Europe are struggling to balance industry and the environment. A pulp factory project in Galicia, Spain, may suggest which priority will win out - or if there's a middle ground to be found.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 26, 2025

In famine-struck Gaza, another burden: An exhausting search for water
Among all the shortages in war-ravaged Gaza, clean water is one of the most critical. Already facing the perils of famine and a new Israeli military offensive, families must engage in a daily hunt for water that often is barely usable.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 26, 2025

A Syrian comedy renaissance? Stand-up blooms in Damascus after Assad's exit.
With the Assad regime gone, Syrian comedians are establishing a new comedy scene - and challenging social taboos - through their own brand of humor.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 25, 2025

There's a famine in Gaza. Who determined that, and how?
The IPC is an international standard meant to measure the threat of starvation without bias. Many hope that Friday's IPC report, which determined Gaza is experiencing famine, will spur an international aid response.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 25, 2025

The AI crime against children in Argentina, and how Norway prevents homelessness
Progress roundup: Prevention of harm motivates judges in Argentina and officials in Norway. And in Los Angeles, students test better than they ever have.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 25, 2025

‘Something to tap into': Ballet school shows Kenyans that dance is for everyone
For former professional dancer Mike Wamaya, there's nothing out of the ordinary about children from the Kibera settlement dancing ballet.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 24, 2025

In Sudan, some feel safe returning to Khartoum, seeking to rebuild their lives
About 1.2 million war-displaced people have returned to Sudan since 2024. They're encountering infrastructure and homes that are destroyed or damaged.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 22, 2025

As famine hits Gaza, Jews abroad take a hard look at Israel's war
The Jewish diaspora has increasingly found itself torn between love of Israel and abhorrence of the suffering of Gazans. Now, it's tentatively starting to stand against Palestinian starvation.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 22, 2025

After war's destruction, Syrian seamstresses bring ancient craft to life
The Syrian craft tradition of aghabani embroidery survived the destruction of the homes where it was practiced. Can seamstresses now make a living?

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 22, 2025

How a city's hardship opened eyes to wider problem-solving
Progress roundup: Flint, Michigan, completes pipe replacements for clean water; India's Gujarat state pilots pollution trading and lowers emissions.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 21, 2025

Why Trump hasn't seemed to sway Putin on Ukraine peace
After a week of summits around peace for Ukraine, Russia is holding firm to its demands. While the White House suggests that progress is being made on a deal, Russian observers say the Kremlin is content to wait Kyiv out.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 21, 2025

Meet the ‘deportation' social media influencer in Mexico who wishes she had no fans
Deportation is always traumatic, but one couple has enjoyed social media success recounting the unexpected blessings of making their home in Mexico.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 20, 2025

Meet the extremist running Israel's settlement program: Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is a second-generation West Bank settler who opposes a Palestinian state, talks of resettling Gaza, and uses his stature in Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition to relentlessly pursue pro-settlement policies. His plan is advancing.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 20, 2025

Indians love Pakistani TV. Pakistanis love Indian films. Why can't they watch them?
Art can help build bridges between rivals - or, in the case of India and Pakistan, to remind audiences how much culture the two nations still share. But in times of fighting, it's often one of the first things to go.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 20, 2025

Their communities survived stigma and shame. Can they survive without USAID?
On July 1, USAID was formally dissolved. In Uganda and Congo, that loss of funding has also broken apart communities that relied on it.

Christian Science Monitor--world
Aug 19, 2025

Syria stops banning books. Readers rejoice.
The book business is booming in Syria: Authors and titles banned during the Assad family's dictatorial rule are now legal and flying off the shelves.

  • CEOExpress
  • c/o CommunityScape | 200 Anderson Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14607
  • Contact
  • As an Amazon Associate
    CEOExpress earns from
    qualifying purchases.

©1999-2025 CEOExpress Company LLC