Thousands of pro-democracy protesters are rallying in the streets of Thailand’s capital Bangkok to demand democratic reforms. The student-led demonstrations are calling for the prime minister’s resignation...
US election battle intensifies after death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg – BBC News
The election battle in America has intensified following the death of the Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was a champion of women’s and minority rights, at the age of 87. Donald Trump is insisting on...
What’s France’s Endgame in the Mediterranean?
Paris is looking to up its military dominance in the Mediterranean. But Turkey is pushing back, accusing French President Macron of clinging to a failed colonial past. Here’s a history check on what that past...
Ziryab — the greatest cultural icon you never heard of
How did a medieval Muslim become a fashion icon? This is the story of Ziryab, a massive cultural pioneer you need to know and stan.
US set to ban TikTok and WeChat from app stores
As of this Sunday, those in the US will no longer be able to download the Chinese owned social media applications TikTok and WeChat. President Donald Trump is making good on his promise to ban the platforms over...
US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a trailblazer for women’s rights, has died at 87. She was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and was a champion of gender equality in the...
Heat turns Siberian lake bubblegum pink
This Siberian lake blushes a delicious crimson pink when the temperature rises and the rain stays away. Every summer, tourists travel to the Altai Region to witness these fantasy-like images, caught by a drone first...