Egypt’s Drone Deployment to Border Raises Stakes in Sudan’s Civil War

In a Nigerian Village, Extremists Issued a Call to Prayer and Then Slaughtered Those Who Turned Up

Sudanese Paramilitary Force Abducting Children in Darfur, Witnesses Say

Syrian Government, Kurds Agree to International Deal in ‘Historic Milestone’

President Trump Threatens Iran Over Protest Crackdown as Deadly Unrest Flares

‘It Was Dead People Everywhere’: Inside Australia’s Hanukkah Massacre

10 Years After the Bataclan Massacre, Paris Is Still Scarred by That Night of Terror

How ‘Gen Z’ Protests Over Corruption and Jobs Ousted Nepal PM Oli

Western Countries Speak of a Future Palestinian State as the Gaza War Worsens

Hiroshima Survivors Fear Rising Nuclear Threat on the 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing

The EU Presidency Says Europe Must Rearm Within 5 Years

Defense spending would need to ramp up significantly. How could this be accomplished?

South Korea’s Fragile Democracy

A night of martial law and its aftermath reveal a crucial lesson about human governments.

How Will Germany’s Election Bring Change to the EU’s Leading Power?

5 Reasons Germany’s Economy Is Struggling

The Stunning Fall of Syria’s Government

Syria: What Has Assad’s Fall Revealed About the Captagon Drug Trade?

Australia Is Banning Social Media for People Under 16. Could It Work?

Is Religion Dead in Australia?

A growing number of the continent’s citizens claim they have “no religion.” Sociologists, theologians and the nation itself are struggling to grasp what this means.

Why the Olympics Can’t Unite the World

As tremendous athletic feats took place during the Games, the world outside grew only darker…

Ukraine’s Surprise Cross-border Incursion Seen as a Tactical Reply to Russia’s Grinding Gains

Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Leaves Millions Hungry

The Rise of India

India overtaking China as the world’s most populous nation shines a spotlight on the emerging superpower.

Finland’s Historic Shift

With its inclusion in NATO, is the nation shedding its long-held trait of neutrality?

UK Battered by Brexit

Before the United Kingdom’s breakup with the European Union, predictions varied widely on how the nation would fare after the split. The debate continues three years later.

Britain’s Last Monarch?

After Queen Elizabeth II’s monumental reign ended, questions emerged of whether the crown should have a role in British politics—or even exist at all in the modern world.

Ukraine’s Shadow: Other Deadly Crises Starved of Aid

Ukraine War Stresses Child Protection System

‘Queen of Europe’ to Step Down

Angela Merkel plans to retire after 16 years as Germany’s chancellor. What does the void she will leave mean for Europe?

The Olympics in a Divided World

What’s Driving Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis?

Why Can’t We Find Peace?

China’s Identity Crisis

How much longer can the Asian nation straddle socialism and capitalism?

Pandemic Set to Hit Impoverished Countries Hardest

Russia on the Brink of War?

A series of domestic and international shake-ups from Moscow have experts worried it is ramping up for renewed conflict with the West.

Why Britain Never Fit in the EU

The United Kingdom’s departure from the multinational bloc was inevitable from the start.

Why Global Frustration?

From Beirut to Hong Kong, protests reveal global frustration.

The Battle for Hong Kong

Protests in Hong Kong have spiraled into a clash of East and West, communism and democracy.

Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Now Global Emergency

The EU’s New Approach

Nominees to take the European Union’s highest offices are more diverse than any in the past. Is this what it will take to fix the continent’s longstanding issues?

Can Japan Achieve Beautiful Harmony?

With a newly crowned emperor, Japan has entered a new historical period. Hopes are high that it will mean peace and prosperity for the nation.

Remembering Rwanda

The world said “never again!” after the Holocaust, only to see the 20th century close with a genocide that left people dead at a rate three times faster. At the 25th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide, we ask: Why could it not be stopped?

Brexit Through the Eyes of a Dutchman Living in London

Nuclear War: Will Mankind Destroy Itself?

The latest nuclear threat hearkens back to the Cold War and brings a renewed sense of hopelessness. Does Bible prophecy hold a bleak or bright picture of mankind’s future?

Will Brexit Tarnish the US-UK Special Relationship?

The United Kingdom’s official exit from the European Union is less than six months away. How it will affect bonds between Washington and London remains to be seen.

What the China-U.S. Trade War Reveals

A trade war between the world’s two biggest economies could spell disaster. Beneath the tariff battle, however, Washington and Beijing have a fundamental conflict of interests.

Why the Obsession with Britain’s Monarchy?

Whether it is a royal wedding or birth of new prince, the public’s interest in the royal family carries more significance than most realize.

The New Silk Road

Will the Asian nation’s singular approach to infrastructure bring greater world influence?

No Place to Call Home

America’s Shadow War

With thousands of troops stationed on the continent, America is waging a war there that is primarily unknown, but still very deadly.

ISIS in the Philippines

Even if the ISIS-linked Maute group is defeated in the Philippines, its efforts may still contribute toward the Islamic State’s ultimate goal in the region.

Stolen Lives: Slavery in the 21st Century

Has Uganda Solved the Refugee Problem?

Millions fleeing political oppression and violence in South Sudan are finding relief, healthcare, education and employment in their southern neighbor’s refugee camps.

The Korea Conundrum

Why has North Korea remained a thorn in the world’s side for decades?

Brexit’s Two-year Countdown

Nigeria: Sleeping Giant in the Sun

Despite having enormous potential, the nation has struggled for decades to overcome challenges and take its place as a powerhouse on the world stage.

The Election Everyone Missed

Few noticed the selection of a leader in one of the world’s most powerful positions—one that aims to bring global peace and unity.

The New Space Race

The race is on for who can become the most prominent space power.

Why Britain Never Fit in the EU

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union came as a shock, even for many proponents. Yet the outcome should not have been surprising.

Germany’s Immigration Dilemma

The results of the nation’s acceptance of refugees from Syria and Iraq reveal just how complicated the world is today.

China’s Hazy Future

Asia’s largest nation has battled air pollution for years. Yet smog is not the only problem. Other social, economic and military concerns make the coming years look uncertain.

Can Europe Stop Terrorism?

After Islamic terrorists struck Paris again, Europe and the West are struggling with one of their worst crises since World War II.

Lessons from Ebola

Approximately one year after Ebola took the lives of over 11,000 people and infected approximately 29,000, health experts, scientists and concerned citizens are contemplating how prepared we are for the next large-scale outbreak.

What to Watch in Every EU Crisis

Each of Europe’s problems is complex. They become even more complicated when accounting for <em>all</em> of the emergencies the power bloc is currently facing. What trends should you focus on to understand what the future holds?

Southeast Asia in Prophecy!

Diminished involvement from the United States has left a void in the region. How it is being filled is clearly explained in the Bible.

African Unity: Just Out of Reach?

Africa has long attempted to come together, but with little success. Here is why.

Egypt’s Untapped Potential

Despite continuing instability, the nation is a dormant superpower. All it needs is a government that can deliver.

A Bright Future for South Africa

Despite persistent problems such as poverty, crime and corruption, a hopeful future for South Africa is certain.

South Africa After Mandela

Japan’s Earthquake-Tsunami Disaster: One Year Later

Though some areas have begun to thrive again, the nation still has a long road to recovery.

Typhoon Kills More Than 1,200 in the Philippines

Uncertainty Grows After Death of North Korean Dictator

Somalia’s Deadly Cycle

The nation’s continued unrest and severe drought has led to widespread famine and disease. What are the global implications of the country’s plight?

Terror on the Seas

Modern-day piracy has turned peaceful oceans into dangerous routes for cargo and passenger ships. What is behind the rash of attacks?

Japan: Living with Disasters

What can the world learn from the nation’s ability to accept natural disasters as a normal part of life?

4 Lessons America Can Learn from the Riots in Egypt

Another Korean War?

North and South Korea

Escalating tensions have heightened fears that armed conflict between the two countries is fast approaching.

South Africa’s World Cup

The nation’s latest bid to promote itself could fuel long-term problems after the tournament.

Australia’s Looming Crisis

Throughout its history, Australia has enjoyed peace, prosperity and abundance. Is it possible a calamity of epic proportions could soon impact the “lucky country”?

World Leaders Grasping for Peace

Everybody wants peace, yet no one delivers. What is the answer?

Can Africa Be Saved?

Despite its immense potential, Africa is drowning in seemingly insurmountable problems. Is there a solution?