The Heat

Less than a week after the midterm elections in the United States, the political fallout is just beginning. When Democrats take control of Congress in January, what does that mean for President Trump's foreign policy agenda? And with voters expressing frustration over the conflict with Iran, could Washington's next move bring diplomacy or deeper military involvement?

A ceasefire has done little to end the violence and daily suffering in Gaza. Nearly two million Palestinians remain displaced amid severe shortages. Our experts shared their perspectives.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly facing pressure from Israel to resume military operations against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office as a caretaker, after failing to win a majority in last week's elections.

Democrats are the big winners after Tuesday's midterm elections in the United States. Democratic Party candidates won several key senate races, some in states like Texas, South Carolina and Kansas, where they haven't won in decades.

Social media has become a dominant force in political campaigns around the world. Digital advertising across social media and digital platforms is projected to reach $11.6 billion in the US midterm election.

In 2022, nations adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, setting 23 targets to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, including protecting and restoring 30% of land, sea, and ecosystems.

Just days until the US midterm elections, how will America vote and what could the outcome mean for the Trump administration?

Voters in Israel turned out in huge numbers on Tuesday in what is being described as one of the most important elections in the country’s history. But there is no clear winner. What impact could the outcome have for Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and others in the region?

A historic comeback victory for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, defeating far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro after finishing behind him in the first round. The win comes in a country deeply divided over its political future, economic challenges and a broader regional shift to the right.

One year after China launched the Global Governance Initiative, international scholars, leaders and representatives from over 90 countries participated in the 2026 Global Governance Forum.

France saw violent clashes with police and looting that caused considerable damage to businesses and historic buildings last weekend. The protests, which began back in September, have grown as students and workers are outraged over a deteriorating education system and the worsening cost-of-living crisis. Government officials are blaming the violence on looters and rioters.

The U.S.-Iran standoff is heating up. Diplomacy has hit a wall, threats are escalating, and fears of a new military confrontation are growing.

Is the war in Ukraine any closer to ending? As diplomacy intensifies, key disputes continue to stand in the way of a deal.

China and the U.S. have agreed to reduce tariffs, expand economic dialogue, and launch new talks on AI. Could this mark a turning point in the world's most important economic relationship?

China's largest trade expo is celebrating its 70th anniversary, drawing hundreds of thousands of buyers from around the world. Here's what's driving the event's global appeal.

World Food Day: What is the global impact of hunger and food insecurity? And are there solutions?

The IMF says AI investment is helping support global growth despite rising energy costs. But as economic risks mount, can the world avoid another shock?

The midterm campaign is entering its final stretch, and a high-profile federal search is adding new political tensions. What will voters decide in November?

More than seven months after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, diplomacy remains deadlocked and fears of a wider conflict persist. Meanwhile, one year after the Gaza ceasefire, violence and a humanitarian crisis continue.

Money, power, and politics. Who has the greatest influence in US politics? Voters, politicians, or the people writing the checks?

AI is transforming the world, but who's in control? As countries scramble to regulate a technology evolving at breakneck speed, China is already putting artificial intelligence to work, using it to make cities smarter, safer, and more efficient.

On November 3, Americans head to the polls in an election that could transform Washington. Every seat in the House of Representatives and a third of the Senate will be contested.

Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy remains uncertain and tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are facing a surge in settler attacks, land seizures and violence.

Analysts share their perspectives on the impact of conflicts and trade disruptions on the global economy and the implications of the latest US employment numbers.

It is now seven months since the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran at the end of February. Efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the crisis have proved elusive but recent indirect talks between the US and Iran in New York raised some hopes.