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. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:44:45 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/2026/0925/iran-trump-war-hormuz-arsenal?icid=rss 2c0bf71dd3a07588c0723f553e15981d Nearly seven months after being attacked, an emboldened Iran is seeking to end the war on its terms. That means forcing U.S. bases out, lifting sanctions, and ending a U.S. naval blockade. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:50:00 -0400 Scott Peterson https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0925/The-renewed-roots-of-election-integrity?icid=rss 8ac4ad4a9f351dba296f6348cc29d10e As Americans’ trust in elections wavers, local officials and volunteers are strengthening safeguards – and making sure more voters know about it. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:40:24 -0400 the Monitor's Editorial Board https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military/2026/0925/hegseth-military-spouse-commission-soldiers?icid=rss 72f85d4e6ea3b321b156810a56fadcd5 A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:11:00 -0400 Anna Mulrine Grobe https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2026/0925/lindsay-clancy-hung-jury-mistrial?icid=rss 047246cb7d2f3058c511e7bcfee5bea2 The controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on a holdout juror and the difference between juror independence and misconduct. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:40:59 -0400 Cameron Pugh https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0925/Xi-trump-meeting-washington?icid=rss 442b00cfeccd712ccbe5aef4fc474dbe During the two-day summit in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he and the Chinese leader have forged “a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect.” Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:22:32 -0400 Ann Scott Tyson https://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/From-the-Editors/2026/0925/ukraine-war-children?icid=rss 4791250aa844e439bb2d5985cc6c5312 The war in Ukraine has had a disproportionate impact on the country’s children. In our magazine this week, we revisit families helping young people maintain resilience. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:10 -0400 Sara Llana https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0925/gaza-education-back-to-school-jawazat?icid=rss 638e43419cb67480e60284b1e22522d7 A new school year is beginning in Gaza, with many students returning to in-person learning for the first time in three years. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:19:00 -0400 Ghada Abdulfattah https://www.csmonitor.com/Arts-Culture/Music/2026/0925/temidayo-balogun-saxophonist-nigeria-music-africa?icid=rss 7fd628297fa12a78f22fec8789d859d4 Boston-based Nigerian musician Temidayo Balogun mixes styles and beats to promote unity on his home continent. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 Goodluck Ajeh https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0925/trump-executive-action-unpopular?icid=rss 79c2f470f402cc73632c14cfc6673fb5 Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Iran war to the economy. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:10 -0400 Linda Feldmann https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0924/netanyahu-UN-israel-gaza-war-genocide?icid=rss eb9dda22f102754e7594280c81521faf In a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:52:30 -0400 Ilan Ben Zion Dina Kraft