Argentina’s top court upholds Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner — one of Latin America’s most recognizable political figures — is facing 6 years in prison and a lifetime ban from office after a major corruption conviction upheld.
Despite high stakes, some Iranians greet U.S. nuclear deal news with a shrug
President Trump has launched high-stakes talks with Iran over its nuclear program, but ordinary Iranians are unmoved.
U.S.-China trade talks continue for a 2nd day in London
Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are vital to carmakers and other industries, and China’s access to high-end technology from the U.S., including computer chips, are high on the agenda.
K-pop group BTS set to reunite as two more members complete military service
BTS has been on a break since June 2022 to focus on solo projects and serve in the South Korean military. All of the group’s members are scheduled to finish mandatory enlistment by the end of June.
A look at the parallels between Hungary and the U.S.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep and Leila Fadel talk about the parallels in the domestic policies of Hungary and the U.S.
The reaction as Trump’s travel ban on citizens from a dozen countries takes effect
President Trump’s travel ban on citizens from 12 countries went into effect today. Reaction to the ban has been more muted than to the bans of Trump’s first term.
Students from India and China Rethink Studying in the U.S.
The United States hosts many students and scientific researchers from the world’s two largest countries, India and China. The U.S. is seen as one of the best places to get and education and on the cutting edge of innovation. But a series of moves by th…
Low turnout scuttles Italy referendum on citizenship
The referendum, which sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalized citizen from 10 years to five, failed because fewer than 50% of eligible voters took part in two days of voting.
Trump’s travel ban is now in effect. Here’s what to know
The ban, which revives a controversial measure from Trump’s first term, took effect Monday morning. Here’s what to know about who’s affected, who’s exempt and how foreign leaders are responding.
Netflix’s ‘The Eternaut’ makes a haunting series of an esteemed Argentine comic
El Eternauta has acquired near-mythic status in Argentina since it was first published in 1957.
U.S. and Chinese officials to hold trade talks in London on Monday
A team of President Trump’s top aides, including the secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce departments, meet their Chinese counterparts for a fresh round of trade talks in London.
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