Just like people in the rest of the world, Indians feel a great sense of uncertainty about their future because of the pandemic. While government officials have put a hold on CAA and the nationwide NRC, and promised to consult all stakeholders before implementing them, many activists believe the fight is far from over.
How the coronavirus lockdown impacted anti-citizenship law protests in India Read More »
IRAN — Sanctions, turbulence in the oil market and COVID-19 have knocked Iran from its provocative and aggressive posture. Now, Iran appears to be pivoting from regional power broker to defending its political status quo and financial reserves.
Iran, once seeking regional dominance, turns inward amid coronavirus and economic woes Read More »
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO — In Trinidad and Tobago, creatives are finding new means of income and unique avenues for innovation in the entertainment industry.
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival industry harnesses creativity to weather pandemic Read More »
The Tawjihi, also known as the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination, is still set to be administered in person to over 75,000 Palestinian 12th graders, according to the most recent announcement from the Palestinian Ministry of Education. The first of ten days of exams on a variety of subjects is scheduled for May 30.
Major Palestinian exam to be administered in-person amid coronavirus, equity concerns Read More »
COVID-19 has universally disrupted the lives of these graduating college students around the world. Their backgrounds are wildly different. But their experiences coping with the pandemic are strikingly similar. A common theme we found throughout – from Uzbekistan to Trinidad and Tobago — was a palpable longing for certainty in a newly uncertain world.
Into the Unknown: How college students around the world are coping with COVID-19 Read More »
SAN FRANCISCO — There’s a renewed sense of urgency among Chinese living in the Bay Area who support Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Overseas participants express feelings of powerlessness and “survivor’s guilt” and anticipate supporting political refugees if or when the movement falters.
In the Bay Area, pro-democracy groups find ways to support Hong Kong protesters Read More »
CATALONIA — Here are five things you need to know about the most important Spanish political crisis since the country transitioned to democracy after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.
Catalonia has a new pro-independence cabinet. Will the richest Spanish region secede? Read More »
ADIN — A firsthand look at Northern California’s biggest sled dog kennel.
360 miles in 360 degrees: Mushing in Northern California Read More »
While aid in the form of food is appropriate in times of war or natural disaster, the vast majority of food aid has been given to relieve poverty. It’s had the opposite effect.
The thoughtless act of giving food Read More »
ECUADOR — An ecolodge deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon is home to Chef Alicia, a Quechua woman who is helping transform indigenous practices around sustainability, conservation and even vegetarianism.
How a pescatarian Quechua woman is changing the world Read More »
Reporter Dylan Tull explores two of the world’s most-neglected conflicts in the Central African Republic and South Sudan.
