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-usWed, 24 Jun 2026 09:21:39 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0624/israel-elections-general-eisenkot-bibi-netanyahu-rival?icid=rss0be21689323c4378740d46d31691a050As Israelis prepare for fall elections, Gadi Eisenkot is surging in polls to edge out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The retired general’s security credentials and perceived integrity appear to resonate with voters.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTShoshanna SolomonDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2026/0623/Southeast-Asia-birth-rate-family-children?icid=rss76b3bd448830d0e5b19a49a2ac724dabGoing against traditional religious values, a lot of younger families in Southeast Asia are deciding to have fewer children – or even none at all. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:27:26 EDTPatrick Winnhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0623/brexit-uk-vote-eu-anniversary-labour-reform?icid=rss9e4b888648eee37ae1c5ed945bee05f7The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union was partly about sovereignty, but the country doesn’t feel freer. Pre-Brexit malaise appears to linger.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:10 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0622/andy-burnham-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer-resignation?icid=rss41e94c9a7baac2de370ca98d35f6f07fWill Andy Burnham, expected prime-minister-to-be, be able to learn from the mistakes of the carousel of British prime ministers over the past decade?Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:56:47 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0621/uruguay-green-energy-crisis-hormuz?icid=rssfed7b3c2cae6b7768017d2fbcc93c3eeUruguay bet big on renewables and pulled off a genuine energy transformation. Other nations might learn from Uruguay’s success.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:10 EDTConstance Mallerethttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0621/trump-iran-israel-swtizerland?icid=rss9d10d3af681f14e04367c50803749edfU.S. Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials are trying to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. They are meeting at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:23:43 EDTAamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, and Jamey Keatenhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0620/lebanon-iran-israel-trump?icid=rss143789c49f9d9aca51d490b159371264Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks that mediator Pakistan says will begin Sunday, but Iran says expectations are low until the U.S. fulfills its commitments.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:08:15 EDTKareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmedhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0620/colombia-de-la-espriella-cepeda-petro-president-vote-election?icid=rss9aeaac133fe60e61e278db4f8c1773a8Abelardo de la Espriella has unified conservatives ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff. But in a polarized nation, his biggest asset may be about who he is not: the incumbent.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:11 EDTManuel Ruedahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0619/iran-trump-israel-lebanon?icid=rssc731b44c57c34ddcb8546f6438243b05Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:32:53 EDTErin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhanihttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0618/trump-iran-deal-strait-of-hormuz?icid=rssce41394623c6486483fdea07eceb471cA new memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian leaders has a chance to finally end the war. But the hard work to secure lasting peace in the Middle East is yet to begin.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:04:21 EDTScott Petersonhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0618/andy-burnham-uk-makerfield-byelection-labour-reform?icid=rss3aacc8dba6ebda37317bdaa70db3db31To become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham has to win Thursday’s by-election in Makerfield. That’s not guaranteed.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:17 EDTKatie Marie Davieshttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0617/g7-summit-europe-trump?icid=rssb8be8041dd14469dbdddf77e45ce1774The G7 summit shows Europe’s enduring desire to work with the U.S. But behind the flattery, leaders are showing new flexibility in dealing with the mercurial American president.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:24:18 EDTMark Sappenfieldhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0617/colombia-world-cup-soccer-jersey-de-la-espriella-cepeda-petro?icid=rss7f1f478d285654182e144d24c58c5da1Colombia plays its first game in the World Cup and votes for its next president this week. Its national soccer jersey has ended up stuck in the middle. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:22 EDTTibisay Zeahttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0616/iran-hormuz-blockade-syrian-rails-ports?icid=rss71b35bbbb4579c6d1ec52e4758a1e8a2Tehran’s most potent leverage vis-à-vis the U.S. and global economies has proved to be its ability to clamp down on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The search for overland routes for oil and other goods has led directly to Syria, an old crossroads revived.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:07 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0615/israel-iran-ceasefire-trump-netanyahu-failure?icid=rss81eb39dc8004831df68bed36934fdf35The U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal leaves many Israelis feeling vulnerable and abandoned by their most important ally. They voiced concern for Israel’s security, and some criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to achieve his war aims.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:10:24 EDTDina Krafthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2026/0615/sanctions-enforcement-russia-iran-trump-us-eu-uk?icid=rssdf74fb165c915ecfcdb0914ca54c2101With the United States showing erratic commitment to sanctions on Russia, questions arise about whether others can hold the line without Washington.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:35:12 EDTDominique Soguelhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0615/algeria-fish-farm-sahrawi-refugees?icid=rss63c15f31b651b57f0035fd51775d5a7cAn aquaculture project in a harsh, brutally hot desert region is supplying seafood to people in exile.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:56:19 EDTGianni EspositoMarta Saizhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0614/iran-peace-ceasefire-trump-beirut?icid=rssc9eeae57bb485932d3b86d2b1a36dcbeThe U.S. and Iran have agreed to open the critical waterway that has rattled the global economy and enter into a 60-day ceasefire. The accord brings relief, but the thorniest issues at the root of the conflict remain to be resolved.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:30:33 EDTTaylor Luckhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0614/US-and-Iran-reach-deal-to-end-war-stop-naval-blockade?icid=rss9e40182a24eaccf12ee45301d991b80aPresident Donald Trump posted that “the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete” and says the Strait of Hormuz will open immediately.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:20:32 EDTMunir AhmedJulia FrankelAbby SewellWill Weisserthttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/2026/0613/Trump-to-meet-with-leaders-at-G7-as-confidence-grows-for-Iran-war-deal?icid=rssaeb596d8b7e38d33c888136fa7d95fc1Pakistan says an agreement to end the Iran war is closer than ever. U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at the upcoming Group of Seven summit that begins Monday.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:59:32 EDTMunir AhmedSamy MagdyAamer Madhani