https://www.csmonitor.com The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. en-us Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:34:12 EDT 300 https://www.csmonitor.com/extension/csm_base/design/csm_design/images/csmlogo_250x30.png https://www.csmonitor.com https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0609/syria-peace-economic-growth-popular-mood?icid=rss 148c673bf96a20ee10e8fb1c852f9268 Decades of dictatorship culminated in 15 years of war and turmoil in Syria. But with the U.S.-Iran war, a relatively peaceful Syria is now an outpost of progress and hope in the Middle East. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:39:27 -0400 Taylor Luck https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Books/2026/0609/book-of-birds-robert-macfarlane-jackie-morris?icid=rss 8cd8baac1947151c5fdc8fcbe9bd9ea5 With swooping, poetic prose and vivid watercolors, “The Book of Birds” conveys not only wonder but also concern over the plight of many species. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:05:51 -0400 Heller McAlpin https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0609/Europe-shakes-off-innovation-gloom?icid=rss 62c4bfefc10e9ee5e90fbfce39eea660 The continent has deep reserves of talent and technical expertise as well as shared social values. By easing bureaucracy and promoting competitiveness, the European Union enables more innovation and enterprise to flourish. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:20:44 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0609/fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-mexico-canada-teams?icid=rss 76bf7aa2fa96b537ac8657dd90396efa This year’s World Cup, the biggest ever, may not look quite the same as it has in years past, thanks to more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:58:50 -0400 Mark Sappenfield https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0609/xi-jinping-pyongyang-kim-jong-un-summit?icid=rss ef614d906a1cc2a499ca1cb165cf6315 Chinese leader Xi Jinping, wary of growing ties between North Korea and Russia, turned on the charm in Pyongyang this week. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:16:08 -0400 Ann Scott Tyson https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0609/us-guns-trump-mexico?icid=rss 516aa2fcc2d403f05f6e3bb9b8d30732 U.S. prosecutors have charged an Arizona gun dealer with attempting to support a foreign terrorist organization. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:09:00 -0400 Sarah Matusek https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Making-a-difference/2026/0609/kano-nigeria-barber-mentor?icid=rss 7ba3a905cfbd0b71ea3ea4a9d3bcd4de When Abdulmajid Bala opened his shop in 2004, he immediately felt the pull to give something back. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:04:40 -0400 Ogar Monday https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0608/peru-fujimori-sanchez-election-president-vote?icid=rss 8662c56dda9299c47ad8ab7742b3d5ca Many predicted a rightward shift in Peru's presidential runoff. But, the results are so close it could take days, possibly weeks, to declare a winner. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:23:50 -0400 Howard LaFranchi https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0608/India-Delhi-heat-wave-AC-rental?icid=rss 7cf64308ede01a021789091790971291 As heat waves intensify across India, air conditioners are shifting from a luxury to a necessity, giving rise to a new AC rental market in major cities. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:10 -0400 Aakash Hassan https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2026/0608/world-cup-2026-ticket-prices-iran-immigration-enforcement-ice?icid=rss 98440af494e882473c3e12fae25fc16b Between sky-high ticket prices, combatant competitors, and immigration enforcement worries, World Cup 2026 seems to have more than its fair share of issues. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:41:42 -0400 Mark Sappenfield Sarah Matusek