Two Chinese Journalists Are Detained for Reporting on Corruption
The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China. Source link
'La cosa': In Cuba, this single phrase carries coded truths
In Cuba, “la cosa” speaks louder than words. That single phrase carries the weight of daily struggle, coded truths and the country’s unspoken realities. Source link
Canada dispatches senior officials to open Greenland consulate
It was planned before Trump said he wanted the Arctic island but Canada says the move is a show of solidarity with Greenlanders. Source link
She’s Upending Japanese Politics With Two Words: ‘I’m Pregnant’
Hikaru Fujita, who’s running in Sunday’s parliamentary election, is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics. Source link
For these Iranian filmmakers, the road to Sundance was long and risky : NPR
Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz in Park City, Utah, after the premiere of their film The Friend’s House is Here at the Sundance Film Festival. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption…
Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections. Source link
Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens
The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers. Source link
On a frozen river, Ukrainian revelers party to keep their spirits and bodies warm
In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine’s energy grid. Source link
US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on protests. Source link
At Ukraine’s Request, Starlink Denies Internet Access to Russian Troops
It’s unclear what effect the change will have on Russia’s ability to wage war, but Russian military bloggers said troops were experiencing internet outages that hampered frontline communications. Source link