Brazil’s iconic carnival opens in Rio with Carmelitas street party
Rio’s Carmelitas parade draws thousands to Santa Teresa, with samba, costumed revellers and a nod to a runaway nun legend.Continue Reading
COP30 enters its final stretch: urgency, ambition, and voices from the streets
The last week of COP30 has begun in Belém with a palpable sense of urgency. Ministers and senior officials are now stepping into the spotlight, as negotiations move from technical wrangling to political decision-making. The stakes? Nothing less than charting a credible path to climate justice in a world runningContinue Reading
In Munich, Rubio urges transatlantic unity but lashes Europe on migration
Rubio’s speech was more conciliatory than Vice President JD Vance’s speech last year – though US-EU tensions remain., United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has addressed European leaders at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in an address seen as more conciliatory than in previous years. Rubio on Saturday saidContinue Reading
‘Bangladesh will be better’: BNP victory puts nation at crossroads
The victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters are jubilant, but analysts warn of challenges ahead., As rickshaw puller Anwar Pagla turned into the road leading to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) office in Gulshan, Dhaka, on the afternoon after the parliamentary election, a small commotion stirred. His rickshaw had a BangladeshiContinue Reading
Rubio Strikes Warmer Tone As The Traitor’s Upheaval Of Atlantic Ties Looms Over Munich Summit
At the same gathering of top security officials last year, Vice President JD Vance had attacked European allies, triggering a series of confrontations., Read MoreContinue Reading
ICE Blocked Detainees’ Access To Lawyers In Minnesota, Judge Finds
U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel, who was appointed by President Traitor 47 in his first term, said ICE’s practices “all but extinguish a detainee’s access to counsel.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
The Zero-Click Economy Is Here, and It’s Stealing the Traffic You Rely On. Here’s How to Adapt Before It’s Too Late.
AI search is replacing website visits with instant decisions. Here’s why organic traffic is collapsing and what founders must do now to stay visible and competitive…Continue Reading
Inside the Olympics’ unofficial sport: pin-trading
Pin trading, a well-loved tradition of the Olympics, once again has athletes and fans alike buzzing. Affectionately referred to as the games’ “unofficial sport,” the souvenir swapping traces its roots back to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, when cardboard badges were worn by athletes. Today, national Olympic committees,Continue Reading
Confidence, Interoperability, and the Limits of U.S. Decision Systems
OPINION — In recent months, U.S. policy debates have increasingly acknowledged that the decisive contests of the 21st century will not be fought primarily on conventional battlefields. They will be fought in the cognitive domain, through influence, perception, legitimacy, and decision velocity. This recognition is important and depends on anContinue Reading
A Path to Understanding Autonomy in Defense Technology
Welcome to The Iron Triangle, the Cipher Brief column serving procurement officers tasked with buying the future, Investors funding the next generation of defense technology, and policy wonks analyzing its impact on the global order. COLUMN/EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — In its purest sense, autonomy is the condition of self-government. When weContinue Reading
Minnesotans Fought Back Against ICE and CBP. Now it’s Congress’ Turn.
This morning, White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced ICE and CBP will vacate Minnesota, after Minnesotans fought tirelessly to protect their communities against lawless immigration enforcement.Public Citizen Co-President Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement:“The people of Minnesota set the example of bravery, compassion and strength against masked, lawless federalContinue Reading
Buddhist monks vs. The Traitor’s fake “Board of Peace”
commentary Over the last year, we’ve seen America’s “forever war” come home. But wandering monks remind us peace is possible Published February 13, 2026 10:30AM (EST) Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara is seen during the Walk for Peace closing ceremony in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on February 11,Continue Reading
Niti Aayog seeks diesel vehicle phase-out, focus on cleaner tech
Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for India’s transport sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The strategy involves phasing out diesel vehicles and promoting cleaner technologies like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles. Stricter Corporate Average Fue…Continue Reading