As I see it | We can now watch our own genes dance
In the early 2000s, the news media were full of stories about the near completion of the human genome project, which promised scientific and medical wonders to come. Back then, … Read More
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Yemen’s separatists announce constitution, UAE withdraws all its troops
Yemen’s separatist movement on Friday announced a constitution for an independent nation in the south and demanded other factions in the war-torn country accept the move in an escalation of … Read More
Venezuela’s Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, the South American country’s President Nicolas Maduro said in a pretaped interview aired Thursday on … Read More
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem. But a growing rivalry and struggle for influence … Read More
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem. But a growing rivalry and struggle for influence … Read More
Outside In | 2025 was the year of denial. What now?
As an undergraduate student of anthropology long ago, I remember studying the phenomenon of “compartmentalism” as a hallmark of primitive cultures or societies – their capacity to hold contradictory beliefs … Read More
US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on alleged drug boat convoy
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a US military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, US officials said on Wednesday. … Read More
Trump takes swipe at Clooney and France after actor obtains French citizenship
US President Donald Trump piled on criticism Wednesday of a decision to grant Hollywood superstar George Clooney French passports after a junior government official in Paris labelled the move a … Read More
Bulgaria becomes 21st country to adopt euro in historic milestone
Bulgaria became the 21st country to switch to the euro as it entered the New Year on Thursday, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after … Read More
China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds
Despite China-EU trade frictions, Paris and other European cities remain the top destinations for Chinese travellers, with growing China-France trade and visa-free entry spurring companies like Air France-KLM to explore … Read More