World News

Speed Read The nation’s economy grew just 4.3% compared to the same period last year

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 July 26

In Depth Leading theoretical physicist warns world is closer to nuclear Armageddon than any time since the end of the Cold War

By The Week UK Last updated 15 July 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The fickle American president has spent years lobbing insults and nicknames at friend and foe on the global stage alike

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 14 July 26

Speed Read The price of oil spiked nearly 10% on Monday

By Jessica Hullinger Published 14 July 26

The Explainer Athletes have been banned from competing under the Russian flag since 2016

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 13 July 26

Speed Read Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on a U.S. refueling facility

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 13 July 26

In the Spotlight The Iranian American Legal Defense Fund is accusing the government of a backdoor deal

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 10 July 26

TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Plans to expand Ukrainian access to American defense batteries suggest a thaw in an infamously icy international relationship

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 10 July 26

Under the Radar Warmer waters linked to El Niño are decimating Peru’s supply of anchoveta, a crucial ingredient in the world’s fishmeal

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 10 July 26

Today’s Big Question Seen as a friendship with ‘no limits’, the nature of this alliance could be changing as Nato ramps up defence spending

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 10 July 26

The Explainer Case against VP Sara Duterte shifts feud with Marcos family to ‘new battleground’

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 9 July 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The militant group that has ruled Gaza for decades sends mixed signals that it’s ready for a change

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 8 July 26