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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:12 PM ET

Christian Science Monitor - World

From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- From playing mahjong to sipping warm water, Americans are embracing Chinese culture with an enthusiasm not seen since before the pandemic. -- Ann Scott Tyson

10 hours ago

Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- Matthew Bell

10 hours ago

With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck

1 day ago

Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy -- Yuliana Ramazzini

1 day ago

First Look -- Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier

10 hours ago

Asia: South & Central -- These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country

1 day ago

Europe -- As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways

7 hours ago

Asia: South & Central -- A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban

14 hours ago

Americas -- Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs

2 days ago

A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war

3 days ago

Europe -- Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

3 days ago

Middle East -- Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal

4 days ago

Asia Pacific -- Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict

5 days ago

Europe -- In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance

5 days ago

Middle East -- With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance

5 days ago

Asia: South & Central -- In Pakistan, internal unrest reveals limits of military power

6 days ago

Restocking US missile interceptors will take years. China and Russia are watching. -- America's stockpile of key defensive missiles is low because of the Iran war. Production is expected to ramp up, but the shortage is challenging the U.S. military. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

14 hours ago