https://www.csmonitor.comGlobal news coverage from The Christian Science Monitor.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2024/04/1172291_2_csmlogo_feed_250x30_standard.pnghttps://www.csmonitor.comChristian Science Monitor. All rights reserved.300en-usFri, 02 Oct 2026 08:18:34 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/1001/iran-axis-alliance-yemen-houthis-autonomy?icid=rssb5a61a2977d645fc116a695241d6e7d9Iranian officials and pundits laud the militia group’s gains as their own. At the same time, some media coverage appears designed to convince the Houthis to be better team players.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:54:26 EDTScott PetersonDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/1001/india-education-system-fairness-youth-employment?icid=rss6d16cc37189bfb7bc3a9126c684e8220As competition for college seats and postgraduate jobs grows, young Indians are losing confidence in their ability to get ahead through hard work and talent.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:31 EDTAakash Hassanhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0930/flydubai-1073-israel-saudi-flight-uae?icid=rssca76a3e6712e23a8e929c7a0cd6cfe28Israeli passengers say one of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight carried out an attempted terrorist attack, and tell of a terrifying plummet.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:55:39 EDTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0930/migrants-spain-ceuta-morocco-immigration?icid=rssa9c70e0fe3cec692ad584598ab3e40a8The Spanish enclave of Ceuta saw an unprecedented wave of migration this summer that has since put Spain's immigration policy under the spotlight.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:04:09 EDTColette Davidsonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0929/hungary-corruption-eu-tisza-viktor-orban-peter-magyar-reform?icid=rss8395611f6a159006cebc2534ea8e96fdThe former prime minister spent years stripping wealth – and guardrails – from Hungary. Now, the new government is restoring them as best it can.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:02:37 EDTDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0929/eu-democracy-liberal-values-nationalism-fascist-afd?icid=rss0bce3e791d0fbc910ead26f88cb4c1c7While President Donald Trump breaks through American political guardrails, Europe has generally stuck to its standards or rebounded from extremism.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:02:30 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0929/israel-rabbi-settler-violence-west-bank?icid=rss8caea0bc0c92f540aa957c59620e6d3fAn Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a “disgrace.”Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:31:44 EDTIlan Ben Zionhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0928/fuel-protests-syria-rebuilding-iran-war?icid=rss00e3fb29e0e97516ef66ec60274d57caThe Syrian government’s recent decision to raise fuel costs, after an earlier increase in electricity prices, led to protests that upset a string of government successes.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:13:24 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0928/un-sea-level-rise-tuvalu-fiji-declaration?icid=rss33d1b1bed8bb4f0d31d5e17b951b5499The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:25:26 EDTDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0928/our-world-0928?icid=rss7785e3c0b90197a8f6f03e9c263f88baOur World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTFred WeirMatthew BellWhitney EulichTim Backshallhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0927/britain-fairford-iran-war?icid=rssce0cf6aa45564c58d4f5351ec34bd14bThe British base has been used by American bombers for limited strikes against Iran. Iran has said that bases used to attack it are legitimate targets.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:02:08 EDTPan Pylashttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0926/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-donbas-europe-trump?icid=rss8f651d3b230d580d8b3c3009e7b70071The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:00:11 EDTFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0925/iran-trump-war-hormuz-arsenal?icid=rss2c0bf71dd3a07588c0723f553e15981dNearly 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 15:50:04 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0925/Xi-trump-meeting-washington?icid=rss442b00cfeccd712ccbe5aef4fc474dbeDuring 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 EDTAnn Scott Tysonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0925/gaza-education-back-to-school-jawazat?icid=rss638e43419cb67480e60284b1e22522d7A 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 12:19:08 EDTGhada Abdulfattahhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0924/netanyahu-UN-israel-gaza-war-genocide?icid=rsseb9dda22f102754e7594280c81521fafIn a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:52:30 EDTIlan Ben ZionDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0924/ai-europe-mistral-values-trump-xi-development-bubble?icid=rssa8c77209420240ebabcb7d7dc0271859Can Europe’s values-first approach to AI face up to the economic challenge posed by the progress- and profit-centric models favored in the U.S. and China?Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:39:09 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0923/china-ai-chatbots-communist-party?icid=rssaf264c18bf1d873ab966cbba6e14062cAs they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaganda worldwide.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:38:17 EDTAnn Scott TysonAaron Glantzhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0923/iran-war-trump-israel-pezeshkian-unga?icid=rss6d8ecc6f6b8ab980af84565014d638e9At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s threats from the day before and defended his country’s nuclear program.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:02:31 EDTDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0923/brazil-lula-bolsonaro-elderly-vote?icid=rss249cee35c06ff7ba0bff1f6f72ef298cIn elections past, Brazil focused on mobilizing its youth vote. But the attention has shifted to voters older than age 70 this year. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:17:22 EDTConstance Malleret