Remember when President Trump allegedly referred to many African nations as "sh&#hole countries"? Soon after in Davos, he met with a prominent leader of one of those countries: Rwandan president and head of the African Union, Paul Kagame.
In a wide-ranging and candid interview, President Kagame recounts that somewhat...sensitive...conversation and responds to his own critics who point to an increasingly authoritarian government in Kigali.
LGBTQ+ rights remain far from equal around the world. As of 2025, only 38 of the 195 countries globally recognize same-sex marriage.
Open Call is the heart of Walmart’s $350 billion commitment to US manufacturing, supporting products made, grown or assembled in America. The pitch event represents a unique opportunity for selected entrepreneurs to meet face-to-face with Walmart merchants and earn a chance to get their products on store shelves nationwide. Last year, finalists from across the country represented 48 states, with entrepreneurs from over half these states receiving deals. It’s all a part of Walmart’s investment in American jobs and communities. Learn more about Walmart’s annual Open Call.
Five years ago, Microsoft set bold 2030 sustainability goals: to become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste — all while protecting ecosystems. That commitment remains — but the world has changed, technology has evolved, and the urgency of the climate crisis has only grown. Last week, they launched the 2025 Environmental Sustainability Report, offering a comprehensive look at the journey so far, and how Microsoft plans to accelerate progress. You can read the report here.
As Pope Leo XIV has already discovered, it's nearly impossible for a pope to stay above politics. And there's already every indication that this pope will be vocal when it comes to immigration.
Just 13% of Mexico’s eligible voters showed up to elect over 2,600 judges, including the entire Supreme Court this weekend.
Just when you thought the far right was in retreat in Eastern Europe, following recent losses in Romania and Albania, it came roaring back in Poland.
Ukraine’s unprecedented drone strike deep inside Russian territory destroyed up to 20 aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers and early warning systems.
This Graphic Truth lays out the key terms of the ceasefire deal that US special envoy Steve Witkoff proposed for Israel and Hamas.