Kazakhstan’s political turmoil erupted at precisely the moment the U.S. and Russia began to negotiate deep disagreements over Ukraine, NATO and European security. The deployment of 2,500 “peacekeepers” by the Kremlin-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) struck many Washington experts as a shift in Kazakhstan’s foreign policy that strengthens Russia’s hand
Independent rights groups claim that democratic institutions have been eroding in various Western countries in recent years, including the United States
Dozens have been confirmed dead after a series of season-defying tornadoes Friday night in several U.S. states, causing a wide swath of destruction from weather conditions more common in spring. Officials expect the toll to rise
The new coronavirus is infecting large numbers of white-tailed deer in the United States. While the risk of it spreading to people is low, scientists are concerned that deer could incubate new variants
Experts say that for the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to be effective, more countries will need to participate. But that could be challenging given some countries’ economic ties to China or recognized prowess in winter sports
Tatiana Kolina grew up in Russia in the 1970s, long before skateboarding became popular in the United States. She is finally able to pursue her passion for skateboarding in the United States, and she has even inspired young girls to do so
Despite the debt load it places on many countries, economists believe China’s investment model in Africa is gaining public support. The United States’ multibillion-dollar investments in Africa, according to economists and locals, are less apparent and have a less influence on people’s daily lives
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women in their mid-career and older. Around 40% have had at least one job interruption, and 70% of those who have remained unemployed for six months or longer have done so
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a series of laws in recent weeks that have provoked debate and appear to be part of America’s “culture wars”
The European Union offered more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and neighbouring countries during an emergency meeting this week, as the United Nations warned that millions of Afghans face starvation