Thailand Extradites Vietnamese Activist Amid International Alarm Over His Fate

BANGKOK — Late on Friday, Thai authorities quietly handed over Y Quynh Bdap, a Vietnamese activist…

International Criminal Court (ICC) Promises to Stand Firm Against Pressure From U.S. and Russia

THE HAGUE — The ICC’s leadership declared with stark resolve on Monday that the court will…

Empowering Change: The Melinda Gates Journey

Melinda Gates is a global advocate for women, children, and communities whose work has reshaped modern…

Thailand PM Admits Failures as Flood Death Toll Hits 162: Recovery and Relief Plans Laid Out

BANGKOK — In a rare admission of lapses, Anutin Charnvirakul has acknowledged that the government failed…

Designing Change: The Courageous Journey of Aurora James

Aurora James is a creative leader, designer, and social entrepreneur whose work blends fashion, activism and…

Christine Lagarde: Breaking Barriers, Leading with Grace

Christine Lagarde is a global leader in finance and governance who has shaped economic policy across…

Kyiv Struck Overnight: Deadly Strike Hits Capital as Volodymyr Zelenskyy Heads to Washington

KYIV / KHARKIV — In a brutal reminder of the war’s enduring violence, a volley of…

Sri Lanka Reels as Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Surges to 153

COLOMBO — The full horror of Cyclone Ditwah is now clear: at least 153 people have…

Changing the World Through Science and Compassion: Esther Duflo’s Story

Esther Duflo is a pioneering economist whose work has reshaped the global understanding of poverty and…

Abhijit Banerjee: Redefining Solutions to End Global Poverty

Abhijit Banerjee is one of the most influential economists of our time, known for transforming how…

Southern Thailand Floods Leave Over 80 Dead as Waters Begin to Retreat

BANGKOK — Torrential rains pummeled southern Thailand over the weekend, triggering devastating floods that have now…

France Unveils Voluntary Military Service as Global Threats Loom

PARIS — This week Emmanuel Macron announced that France will launch a fresh, voluntary military-service programme…