Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus., Syrian officials confirm the arrest of ISIL leader Taha al-Zoubi in a security operation near Damascus. Syria’s Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Taha al-Zoubi, a leading figure in the ISIL (ISIS)Continue Reading
This story is part of “The Disaster Economy,“ a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they haveContinue Reading
The Justice Department said it had uncovered over one million more files potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The DOJ said it “may take a few more weeks” to review the files produced by the FBI and the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York., ReadContinue Reading
More than a dozen states led by Democrats and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against The Traitor administration health officials over directives to bar medical professionals from providing gender-affirming care to minors. The coalition, led by Oregon, claimed the directive revoked people’s right to make their own decisionsContinue Reading
A law degree in Ukraine opens more doors than many students expect. Courtrooms and advocacy remain visible routes, but the legal field has grown far beyond classic practice. Regulatory reforms, business growth, public sector demand, and international cooperation have created many career paths for law graduates. Understanding these options helpsContinue Reading
Hide in buildings, get found by drones, die. Ukraine’s 16th Army Corps has reported it has eliminated small Russian assault groups that managed to infiltrate the village of Vilcha in the Vovchansk community of Kharkiv Oblast. In the fall of 2025, the Russian Ministry of Defense publicly announced plans toContinue Reading
Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks., Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks. At least one Palestinian has been killed and six, including a child, wounded by Israeli attacksContinue Reading
A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence., A lone goal by the Manchester United forward is enough for Ivory Coast to successfully begin their AFCON title defence. Holders Ivory Coast squandered a number of chances, but AmadContinue Reading
A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries., Read MoreContinue Reading
A federal judge called recent funding cuts to Democratic states “arbitrary” and unconstitutional Published December 24, 2025 3:03PM (EST) U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivers remarks to staff at the Department of Homeland Security headquarters on January 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Manuel Balce Ceneta-Pool/Getty Images) A federal judgeContinue Reading
Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening., Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening. As 2025 comes to an end, there is still no sign of peace in Sudan. The conflict between the army and paramilitaryContinue Reading
BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming., BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming. Bangladesh’s main opposition party says it is preparing a vast show of support as its leader, Tarique Rahman,Continue Reading
EXPERT OPINION / PERSPECTIVE — We are currently witnessing a mobilization of technical ambition reminiscent of the Manhattan Project, a realization that data and compute are the new defining elements of national power. I am deeply energized by recent bold moves in Washington, specifically the White House’s launch of theContinue Reading