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, 29 May 2026 16:35:57 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0529/colombia-petro-election-president-security?icid=rssed522eb9fa97d4c332350d7fccbeef35Colombian voters are choosing between a continuation of outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s social welfare policies and a renewed focus on security. Fri, 29 May 2026 13:30:26 EDTManuel Ruedahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0528/norway-dugnad-volunteerism-social-responsibility-community?icid=rssc331b62d28d206c481e7cf120a4947e2Norway is one of the countries that is ranked highest in terms of community. It is events like “dugnads” that might be helping bolster that mindset.Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:10 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2026/0528/kenya-electric-vehicles-motorcycles-busses?icid=rss35baf33a5a6a4c56b6ab6d214567df2bThe popularity of electric vehicles is growing quickly in Kenya, led by exponential growth in the sale and use of electric motorcycles. Thu, 28 May 2026 11:32:40 EDTVincent Owinohttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0528/duterte-marcos-political-dynasty-law-philippines?icid=rssa45a0da43dbd4d8fd5666f3734c6534bA new people’s initiative aiming to limit political dynasties is inspiring hope that the Philippines' 2028 election could look different.Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:16 EDTMark Saludeshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0526/iran-war-ceasefire-progress-gulf-mediators?icid=rssff03e2b67a367d9ba042291301d10fbdMixed signals surround the U.S.-Iran negotiations, but a bloc of Mideast middle powers is assertively pushing for a ceasefire.Tue, 26 May 2026 16:48:25 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0526/cuba-trump-rubio-future-cubans-castro?icid=rss2020b0893f2d50a85aabcc06e4f82691The Trump administration is looking to impose big changes on Cuba. What’s at stake for the people who live there?Tue, 26 May 2026 16:12:00 EDTWhitney EulichRudy Cabrera Arciahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0526/sanctions-iran-war-russia-venezuela-us-jcpoa-eu?icid=rss9f6af343a39c24a492819c0815535ab2As countries like Russia and Iran keep pursuing their agendas despite being hit by heavy Western sanctions, many wonder: Are sanctions effective?Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:34 EDTMark SappenfieldWhitney EulichFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0525/ukraine-kyiv-oreshnik-missile-attack-russia-belarus-macron?icid=rss884a42f9f10d39426b98c86c3b024392Belarus’ exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year. World leaders are closely watching Belarus’ potential support for Russia’s invasion.Mon, 25 May 2026 15:32:56 EDTHanna Arhirova and Yuras Karmanauhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0522/This-unlikely-friendship-could-herald-new-era-of-South-Korea-Japan-cooperation?icid=rssb3d0b70039e1e800e0629fb972d24c42Despite coming from different ends of the political spectrum – and lingering tensions between their countries – Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are forging a deep partnership.Fri, 22 May 2026 16:51:42 EDTAnn Scott Tysonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0522/seoul-housing-prices-south-korea-real-estate?icid=rss1fff2cc2a3eb2ea04b6e49a208ba3f8bIn South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung sees housing affordability as an existential challenge for the future of the country.Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:10 EDTKelly Kasulis Chohttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0522/phoenix-library-gaza-war-rebuilding-omar-hamad?icid=rssaaa250ffee4529425f148cbf5175c665Opened April 2026, the Phoenix Library in Gaza City is rebuilding a culture of reading with books salvaged from more than two years of destruction.Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:15 EDTGhada Abdulfattahhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0521/norway-middle-powers-human-rights-us-peace?icid=rssa0c0974cd6f3f5f95fe5993e8da77834With the United States withdrawing from global humanitarian efforts, is there an opportunity for middle power Norway to step into the gap?Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:18 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0521/Iran-economy-internet-blackout-blockade-business?icid=rssb8c2bd4917be40dfc908d64a768e70abWar, an internet blackout, and a shipping blockade: The people of Iran are living through an economic meltdown. The way out of it is far from clear.Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:40 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0520/iran-ai-slopaganda-propaganda-social-media-trump?icid=rsse28f98ed3f1e2e9a2abaf57c0a01f603Iran’s viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard.Wed, 20 May 2026 17:15:31 EDTScott PetersonCaitlin Babcockhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0520/argentina-milei-labor-reform-union?icid=rss20592a1f4986fd3b8f2f803afdfcb935Argentina’s overhauled labor law is meant to modernize the workforce and loosen the grip of historically powerful unions. But in an administration focused on cost-cutting, some workers find the legislation one shock too many.Wed, 20 May 2026 14:51:58 EDTConstance Mallerethttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0520/ukraine-drone-technology-zelenskyy-diplomacy-iran-war?icid=rss3234573d4e40b1a7691fa9bab85eb5dfUkraine has turned its advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Zelenskyy visited foreign capitals to beg for assistance. Now, he seals deals for drone sales and tech-sharing – as a desirable security partner.Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:09 EDTHoward LaFranchihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0519/russia-china-putin-visit-xi-trump?icid=rss0e8719ede8274818bcad3a229c473094By visiting Beijing, Vladimir Putin is trying to bolster relations between Russia and China – and to limit their vulnerability to U.S. adventurism.Tue, 19 May 2026 17:04:44 EDTFred Weirhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0519/north-korea-south-korea-reunification-kim-jong-un?icid=rss53cc40f9161cacf450ed8c0278e437d4The government in North Korea has abandoned its official goal of unification with South Korea. Now, the leadership in South Korea has to figure out if it will do the same.Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:10 EDTKelly Kasulis Chohttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0518/qatar-diplomacy-mediation-iran-war-lng?icid=rss2299378ec3d3d3ee00888abab361e5c8Before the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too.Mon, 18 May 2026 17:06:52 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0516/lebanon-israel-first-responders-hezbollah?icid=rssa4e961b4fe369d6aff2ee8ea344fefb9Lebanese first responders face unprecedented casualties from Israeli strikes. Carrying their colleagues’ loss, they continue with deepened resolve.Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:10 EDTScott Peterson