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Christian Science Monitor - World
For Pakistanis united on Gaza, joining Trump's Board of Peace feels like betrayal -- In Pakistan, U.S.-Pakistan rapprochement has always been viewed as a double-edged sword. But now that Islamabad is joining Trump's "Board of Peace," many worry the government is putting relations with Washington above national values.
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As foreign aid wanes, Haitians look to local solutions for gangs and poverty -- International aid flooded into Haiti after its 2010 earthquake, but quality-of-life improvements didn't follow for most Haitians.5 hours ago
A decade after lifting one-child policy, China struggles to boost population -- Despite Beijing's campaign to encourage couples to have more children, new data shows China's population decline is accelerating.1 day ago
After thousands died in crackdown, Iran is trying to change the narrative -- Amid an internet blackout, Iran is blaming outside "agents" and "terrorists" for the death toll. Says one rights lawyer, such "denial and distortion" has been heard before.3 days ago
Syria's army is dimming Kurds' dreams of autonomy, as the US looks on -- After a lightning military advance in northeastern Syria, Damascus is demanding that the Kurdish-led SDF, a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS, agree to integrate into the national army. The United States has thrown its support behind a unified Syria.4 days ago
Soggy tents, freezing children: Harsh winter taking a toll on Gaza -- In Gaza, winter has been an added hardship for displaced Palestinians, particularly the tens of thousands living in tents and pushed alongside the windy and frigid coast. Tents are too few, and too flimsy.5 days ago
At Davos, a loss of trust was evident. Can NATO survive Greenland dispute? -- Disagreements over Donald Trump's claim to Greenland have eroded mutual trust within NATO and weakened the Western alliance, perhaps fatally.5 days ago
As China's retirement age rises, 'perceptions of unfairness' grow -- To support its rapidly aging population and preserve its pension system, China is raising its retirement age for the first time in 70 years. At the same time, demand for broader pension reform is growing.6 days ago
Nigeria had no shelter for returned male migrants. So, he built one. -- Osita Osemene's organization works to restore the dignity of returned migrants from Nigeria and elsewhere.6 days ago
To keep Trump out of Greenland, Europe asks itself: 'How far can we really go?' -- Europe is at a crossroads. The tools it has to dissuade Donald Trump from acquiring Greenland are strong, slow to roll out, and potentially self-damaging.7 days ago
Their glaciers shrinking, Central Asian nations find a way to share water wealth -- Five Central Asian nations once bickered over the water from regional glaciers. Now, with climate change looming, they appear set to share use.7 days ago
Ukrainians want justice for Russian abuses. But they sense an era of impunity. -- Ukraine is investigating hundreds of thousands of cases of Russian war crimes and crimes against humanity – despite a backdrop of growing impunity in the international arena.7 days ago
Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash -- Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, killing at least 40 people and shaking a nation at the forefront of rail transport.6 days ago
Their power grid under attack, Ukrainians struggle with a long, cold winter -- Russian attacks are hitting Ukrainian energy infrastructure hard, leaving residents without power and heat in one of the coldest winters of the war to date.11 days ago