Sunday, January 18, 2026 10:32 PM ET
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In Iran, witness accounts of atrocities counter regime claims of calm -- A brutal Iranian crackdown has appeared to quash most protests, and officials are seeking to portray a sense of "national solidarity." But images and witness accounts of shocking "atrocities" are accumulating and painting a different picture.2 days ago
Musk reins in Grok from making provocative images. Is it a victory for Europe? -- AI chatbot Grok's generation of provocative "deepfake" images of women and children has highlighted how differently Europe and the U.S. view online regulation.3 days ago
New Gaza governing committee meets, a step forward for fragile ceasefire -- Formation of the apolitical Palestinian committee, which met for the first time in Cairo, follows months of low-level conflict and unfulfilled pledges that have threatened the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. In Gaza, it was greeted with skepticism and hope.3 days ago
In Iran, shah's 1979 fall echoes in today's protests -- The historic protests in Iran have become increasingly deadly. They're also showing more parallels with another uprising nearly 50 years ago.3 days ago
Gulf powers fall out over Yemen. At stake is cooperation over Gaza and Syria. -- A spat over Yemen has quickly spiraled into what is being called a diplomatic "divorce" between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both of which are vying to lead the Middle East into a new era of stability and cooperation.4 days ago
Does the US need to own Greenland to be secure? History suggests not. -- The United States has long worked with Denmark on Greenland's security – so much so that it's dubious that direct control would be better for U.S. defense.4 days ago
Cuba has wielded global soft power for decades. Why that matters now. -- When the United States struck Venezuela on Jan. 3, almost a third of the victims were Cuban nationals. Their presence in the country shows Cuba's soft power.4 days ago
On election day, Ugandan youth weigh stability versus possibility -- The youth vote in Uganda's presidential elections is divided; young people are rallying around both President Yoweri Museveni and challenger Bobi Wine.4 days ago
How the race for rare earths could shape Myanmar's civil war -- Efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains are bringing new attention to war-ravaged Myanmar, where massive rare earth deposits create opportunity – and risk – for the fractured rebellion.5 days ago
Letter from Moscow: For travelers in Russia, road to Europe is longer than ever -- Since the start of Russia's war in Ukraine, travel from Moscow to Europe has become a frustration – as the Monitor's Moscow correspondent well knows.5 days ago
Jihadis took over their towns. Many distrust Mali's rulers just as much. -- In a refugee camp in Mauritania, displaced Malians describe fleeing both Islamist insurgents and their own military government.6 days ago
Central American politicians offer fewer freedoms to win more votes -- Central American authoritarian governments have earned public support with their crackdowns on crime. Democracy has suffered as a result.6 days ago
Seeing an 'existential' struggle, Iran cracks down hard on protests -- A harsh crackdown is under way in Iran as leaders see a current wave of antigovernment protests as a threat to the regime. The protests began as economic in nature but have been fueled by anger over years of failed state policies.7 days ago