Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:21 PM ET
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Australia and Fiji's new defence pact -- Under the Radar -- Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China's growing influence -- Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK -- Published10 hours ago
Another Arctic island is caught in geopolitical crosshairs -- The Explainer -- But it isn't the one you are probably thinking of -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published21 hours ago
China reports sluggish economic growth -- Speed Read -- The nation's economy grew just 4.3% compared to the same period last year -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published1 day ago
How close are we to World War Three? -- In Depth -- Leading theoretical physicist warns world is closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since the end of the Cold War -- The Week UK -- Last updated1 day ago
38 things Trump has called other world leaders -- IN THE SPOTLIGHT -- The fickle American president has spent years lobbing insults and nicknames at friend and foe on the global stage alike -- Rafi Schwartz, The Week US -- Published1 day ago
Oil prices jump as US renews Iran strikes -- Speed Read -- The price of oil spiked nearly 10% on Monday -- Jessica Hullinger -- Published2 days ago
Russia's lifted suspension could upend the 2028 Olympics -- The Explainer -- Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016 -- Justin Klawans, The Week US -- Published2 days 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 -- Published3 days 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 -- Published3 days 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 -- Published6 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 -- Published6 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 -- Published6 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 -- Published6 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 -- Published7 days ago