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US labor market holds steady despite Iran war
Natalie Johnson
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US labor market holds steady despite Iran war

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Putin's paranoia
Natalie Johnson
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Putin's paranoia

Jet-setting to Caracas
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Jet-setting to Caracas

Descendants of Escobar’s hippos live to see another day
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Descendants of Escobar’s hippos live to see another day

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​Hebe de Bonafini, the head of Argentina's Mothers of Plaza de Mayo group, whose children disappeared during the dirty war of 1970s, leads one of the marches in Buenos Aires's Plaza de Mayo in December 1979.
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When mothers shook the world

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You vs. the News: A Weekly News Quiz - May 8, 2026

Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.

How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis
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How the UAE is keeping global trade moving during the Strait of Hormuz crisis

In this Global Stage interview, GZERO's Tony Maciulis speaks with Gulftainer Group CEO Farid Belbouab about how the UAE rapidly transformed its eastern coast into a critical alternative logistics corridor, keeping food, pharmaceuticals, and essential goods flowing throughout the Gulf region.

Will Trump actually try to "take" Cuba?
Ian Explains

Will Trump actually try to "take" Cuba?

An oil tanker carrying nearly Russian fuel intended for Cuba has reportedly stalled 1,000 miles off the coast, per Bloomberg. It’s unclear why the ship, which has been en route since mid-April, stopped its journey to the island after Russia vowed to deliver fuel to the island while it’s in dire need. Multiple ships have diverted away from Cuba out of concern of seizure by the US Navy amid a de facto blockade of the island. Only one ship, also Russian, was able to dock in Cuba after receiving a temporary green light from the Trump administration.

​US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025.
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Trump-Lula meeting today, UK local elections testing Starmer’s leadership, New generation of African leaders step into the spotlight

Trump hosts Brazil’s Lula at White House today, Britons go to the polls, Morocco’s young prince steps into the spotlight

Is water the next geopolitical battle?
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Is water the next geopolitical battle?

More than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered in good old H2O, so it would seem there’s plenty to go around. But the vast majority, at least 97%, is contained in the oceans as saltwater. The growing scarcity of freshwater for drinking, cooking, industrial, and agricultural uses is quickly moving water up as a global risk. In fact, our parent company, Eurasia Group, added it to its Top Risks list for 2026 as “The water weapon.”

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Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms
by ian bremmer

Why Trump can't end the Iran war on his terms

President Trump unveiled “Project Freedom,” an initiative to escort ships and restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, on Sunday. By Tuesday evening, he had unceremoniously suspended it by Truth Social post, shortly after Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters how committed the administration was to it.

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The media's trust problem
Ian Explains

The media's trust problem

Do you trust us? A recent Pew Research Center poll found that fewer than half of Americans have trust in journalists to act in the public’s best interests — a share that has been falling for years. At the same time, partisanship is surging, and generative AI is challenging the very notion of truth.

​Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 6, 2026.
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Trump does a U-turn on “Project Freedom,” US may refresh ties with Eritrea, Solomon Islands face a political showdown

Trump suspends “Project Freedom” as Iran reviews new peace proposal, US to refresh ties with one of world’s most repressive countries, Political showdown in the Solomon Islands

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