Megan Stalter: Comedy’s Rom-Com Darling and Fashion’s Next Muse
Megan Stalter speaks about her latest project, Too Much—a Netflix romantic comedy series from Lena Dunham—with the giddy glow of someone describing a love story of her own. And in a way, it is. The partnership began with a digital…
Silk & Forever: Why Kanjivaram Rules the Bridal Realm
For centuries, the Kanjivaram saree has held court as the ultimate symbol of bridal elegance in South India, its lustrous silk threads weaving a timeless tale of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural pride. Born in the temple town of Kanchipuram in…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
Between Markets and Mandates: India’s Russian Oil Balancing Act Faces American Pressure
Washington DC/New Delhi – A familiar script is playing out once again in global geopolitics: oil, diplomacy, and the shadow of war. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, now a central figure in the 2025 Republican campaign, made headlines on Saturday…
Judge Halts Trump-Era Deportations to South Sudan Over Legal Violations
In a significant immigration ruling, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has ordered the Trump administration to retain custody of a group of immigrants who were recently deported to South Sudan. The decision follows claims that the Department of Homeland Security…
Trump’s Gulf Visit Blurs Lines Between Diplomacy and Business
Former President Donald Trump has embarked on a high-stakes tour of the Middle East from May 13 to 16, visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar—three economic powerhouses in the Gulf. This marks his first foreign tour…
Judge Halts Trump’s Federal Downsizing Plan, Citing Legal Overreach
A California federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking former President Donald Trump’s sweeping effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce and reorganize 21 government agencies—a move seen as a major setback for the administration’s second-term…
How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Defied the Odds to Become the First U.S. Pope
In a stunning turn of events, Robert Francis Prevost, known simply as “Bob” to his friends, has made history as the first American pope, adopting the papal name Leo XIV. A mild-mannered cardinal from Chicago, Prevost’s rise to the papacy…
Celebrating Eid in Gaza Amidst the Rubble of War
In Gaza, where joy and sorrow often intertwine, Wafaa Awajah’s family celebrated Eid in a way that few could truly understand—amid the remnants of a home destroyed not once, but twice in recent years. As we gathered in their modest…
Google Explores Internet Expansion in Cuba
This weekend, a Google executive is set to visit Cuba, exploring ways to improve the island’s Internet access—a critical move amid the U.S.-Cuba thaw under President Obama. The company has reportedly made a proposal to the Cuban government, signaling growing…
Redefining Civilians and Legitimate Targets: Israeli Soldiers Speak Out on Gaza
Breaking the Silence, an organization of Israeli military veterans, recently released a collection of testimonies from nearly 70 soldiers and officers who participated in Operation Protective Edge in Gaza last summer. The testimonies, which were published on Monday, provide an…
France’s Push to Restrict Iran’s Missile Program: A Critical Step for Preserving Balance in the Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron has recently called for Iran to engage in negotiations to curb or even terminate its missile program, threatening sanctions against the nation if it refuses to comply. This move echoes the stance of other Western powers,…
Buffett Defends Burger King-Tim Hortons Deal Amid Tax Inversion Criticism
Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, once again stood by the controversial $11 billion acquisition of Canadian chain Tim Hortons by Burger King, despite widespread criticism labeling the deal a corporate inversion aimed at circumventing U.S. taxes. Buffett,…
Is a U.S. Fleet of Ten Supercarriers Sustainable? Rising Costs of Warships and Aircraft May Force Fleet Reduction
The U.S. Navy’s ambitious plan to induct ten supercarriers of the Gerald Ford Class over the next two decades aims to replace its aging Nimitz Class carriers. While the USS Gerald Ford (commissioned in 2017) introduced advancements like electromagnetic catapults…
Who Are the Israelis Fighting This War? A Glimpse Into the Life of Israeli Soldiers
This is Israel—these are the people I live with: children who grow into soldiers and adults who once were soldiers themselves. I want to understand what becomes of these children, and what turns the adults around me into who they…
Microsoft’s Bold Move: 18,000 Job Cuts Announced
In a decisive step to reshape its future, Microsoft has announced plans to cut up to 18,000 jobs approximately 14% of its workforce—over the next year. This sweeping move is aimed at streamlining operations following the company’s acquisition of Nokia’s…
The Woman Behind Fortune’s Power Rankings
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — Pattie Sellers is a living example of how life’s unexpected twists lead you to where you’re meant to be. As Fortune’s senior editor at large, Sellers is a key figure in the world of business journalism,…
The Economic Power of North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal: Pyongyang’s Calculus on Sanctions and Denuclearization
Since the devastating famine and economic collapse of the 1990s, North Korea has struggled to rebuild its economy while sustaining one of the world’s largest conventional militaries. The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the rise of U.S. military interventionism…
Women Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Small Businesses
The landscape of small business ownership is evolving rapidly, and women are at the forefront of this transformation. Between 1997 and 2014, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. surged by 68%, nearly double the growth rate of male-owned…
How Russian Arms Proliferation Inhibits Western Military Intervention Worldwide – From Myanmar to Syria to Venezuela
In recent years, Russia has ramped up its arms sales to various countries, from Myanmar to Venezuela, complicating the West’s ability to assert military dominance in regions of strategic importance. A key facet of this is the growing proliferation of…