ZAQS.ORG

Monday, July 13, 2026 6:08 PM ET

The Week - World

Russia's lifted suspension could upend the 2028 Olympics - The Explainer - Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016 - The Explainer

2 hours ago

US and Iran trade strikes as crisis deepens -- Speed Read -- Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. refueling facility -- Arion McNicoll, The Week UK -- Published

2 hours ago

The US and Iran are clashing over confidential asylum seeker data -- In the Spotlight -- The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund is accusing the government of a backdoor deal -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

6 hours ago

Have Trump and Zelenskyy turned a diplomatic corner? -- TODAY'S BIG QUESTION -- Plans to expand Ukrainian access to American defense batteries suggest a thaw in an infamously icy international relationship -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

3 days ago

The global anchovy crisis -- Under the Radar -- Warmer waters linked to El Ni o are decimating Peru's supply of anchoveta, a crucial ingredient in the world's fishmeal -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

3 days ago

Is the Russia-China relationship a threat to Nato? -- Today's Big Question -- Seen as a friendship with 'no limits', the nature of this alliance could be changing as Nato ramps up defence spending -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

3 days ago

Sara Duterte: why the Philippines' vice president is on trial -- The Explainer -- Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to 'new battleground' -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

3 days ago

Hamas to dissolve Gaza government but not disarm -- IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- The militant group that has ruled Gaza for decades sends mixed signals that it's ready for a change -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published

4 days ago

Folarin Balogun red card: did Fifa cross a red line? -- Talking Point -- Football governing body suspended US striker's one-match ban after phone call from Donald Trump, only for host team to crash out of World Cup -- Harriet Marsden, The Week UK -- Published

5 days ago

Thailand's 'ungrateful child' law -- Under the Radar -- A beer dynasty's public feud has highlighted the codified loyalty demanded of children across Asia -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

5 days ago

Russia is in the midst of a major fuel crisis -- In the Spotlight -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted problems with the oil supply chain -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published

5 days ago

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron's visit -- Speed Read -- The bombs erupted near where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying on his Syria stopover -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

6 days ago

Are we heading for World War Three? -- In Depth -- Majority of Western citizens believe global conflict more likely than not within five years -- The Week UK -- Last updated

6 days ago

Khamenei's funeral begins with no sight of successor -- Speed Read -- Iran's leader was killed in the opening US-Israeli strikes of the Iran war. His son Mojtaba has still not made any public appearances. -- Peter Weber, The Week US -- Published

6 days ago

The 'durian tsunami' sweeping Malaysia -- Under the Radar -- Sellers are giving away the prized, pungent fruit for free following a glut -- Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK -- Published

6 days ago