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All rights reserved.300en-usSat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:04 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1016/russia-ukraine-trump-diesel-deal-drone-strikes?icid=rssd9e46c7b3d24f44a4fc32008b3f4dd96With Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy publicly feuding over U.S. support for Ukraine, Russia is wondering whether the opportunity has finally arrived for it to reset its relationship with the West.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:29:48 EDTFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/1016/ethiopia-tigray-mekelle-war-caretaker-administration?icid=rss11832759fb6a98f9bbeacf8777009541Issues left unresolved in the peace agreement that ended fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in 2022 are pushing the area once again toward war.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:11 EDTSiyanne Mekonnenhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1015/ukraine-starlink-russia-energy-truce-trump-drone-interceptors?icid=rss4dafecf76e0e54c725d48f2bd82e4e35When U.S. warnings and Starlink support shut off this week, Ukraine was left exposed to Russian drones. Kyiv has few alternatives available.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:01:06 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/1015/midterms-clientelism-transactions-mexico-us-politics?icid=rssbec7a4780dfdf117518ad5281093028fAs U.S. leaders become increasingly open about patronage-style politics, Mexico is trying to shed its longtime system of clientelism. It’s not easy.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:41:19 EDTWhitney Eulichhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Perspectives/Essays/2026/1015/russia-us-ukraine-diesel-deal-europe-peace?icid=rss3be0f5338d7b5dce64fe3bcb072cac80The U.S.-Russia agreement is leading to deepening worries for Europe about the long-term future of its partnership with America.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTNed Temkohttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1014/At-Jerusalem-site-holy-to-Jews-and-Muslims-a-fragile-status-quo-is-being-erased?icid=rss33c01493d96ec2930123f6d0016f2d2cA delicate understanding at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has held for decades. But now, that’s changing.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:21:49 EDTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1014/iceland-military-us-arctic-trump-denmark-greenland?icid=rss1fdf0276f4319677ceed44dd019c1786As more nations look to the Arctic for resources, Iceland becomes increasingly vital as a strategic base. But it relies wholly on allies like the U.S. for its security.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:10:45 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1013/saudi-security-houthi-airport-attacks-iran-yemen?icid=rss0a5c4c947f7eafd03c16b6eda892a7cdWeekend attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia have largely cut Saudi Arabia off from the world. The normally cautious kingdom is accepting defensive assistance from its allies as it intensifies strikes against the Houthis.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:16:44 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1013/students-protest-france-politics-1968?icid=rssc7231062977fe3beb7251126dda96e67Demonstrations about the country’s education system are drawing parallels with the country’s pivotal May 1968 student revolution.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:41:01 EDTColette Davidsonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/1013/canada-u.s.-carney-trump-eu-diversify?icid=rss862b5631ab0ee591453f6ce752491335Once an economic hinge connecting eastern and western Canada, Thunder Bay is again emerging as a symbol of the country’s drive to strengthen its economic independence.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:43:49 EDTSara LlanaMelanie Stetson Freemanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1013/hungary-public-media-orban-criticism-journalism?icid=rssdb1b8f4eebc0c52a34b2c2777c2d54e2Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary hollowed out many public media outlets. Journalists are now rebuilding to restore scrutiny of government.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:17 EDTDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1012/reporters-job-1012?icid=rss9f94e2e92feee29a255b0ee795a5b7bbEvery week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:18 EDTMelanie Stetson FreemanCaitlin BabcockWhitney EulichSophie Neimanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/1012/our-world-1012?icid=rss171694dd5d62b3db1f10c2facb813b3bOur World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTMatthew BellAnn Scott TysonRyan Lenora BrownTim Backshallhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1011/houthis-saudi-arabia-yemen-airport-attack-iran?icid=rssba1ebe6b04bfaac13d737a68595cf64aThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:51:46 EDTSamy Magdy and Julia Frankelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/1009/hualien-taiwan-artist-wood-carver-adike?icid=rssd99c71fade7c1859c2281fe11acbfa79In Taiwan, a mechanic-turned-wood-carver makes art from driftwood collected from beaches after typhoons.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:26 EDTAnn Scott Tysonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/1009/afghanistan-women-secret-education?icid=rssf05bd35834319cb02f061c7a30d91b33It has been five years since the Taliban outlawed women’s education beyond sixth grade, forcing English and math lessons underground.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:01:27 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1009/russia-fuel-shortage-diesel-oil-gas-mideast-iran?icid=rss0f85be05546ac6b745d005c8962a56daWould you rather pay more to fill your tank, or wait an hour or more to buy gas? Russia has opted for the latter, a throwback to Soviet-era ways.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:11 EDTFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1008/puppets-marionettes-britain-little-angel-theatre?icid=rss75440ac0396ef09a692eb8854d407f94Fans of puppet shows are trying to save the traditional art of marionette-making in the United Kingdom before the skills are lost.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:19:48 EDTKelly Kasulis Chohttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1007/saudi-stonehenge-ancient-mystery-rajajil?icid=rss852ee786b5532c7ed9d3d37b6cd3c8f3Long ignored by Saudi Arabia, the ancient columns of Al-Rajajil are embraced as part of the area’s rich pre-Islamic history. But much remains unknown about the stones, and a visit to the site leaves one with more questions than answers.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:08 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/1007/ukraine-russia-war-putin-children-invasion?icid=rss1bb2107513574212e6116a75610444cbAs war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year, some children have only known war. The Monitor revisits three young families striving to live full lives amid Russia’s military invasion.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:35:48 EDTScott Peterson