Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade
President Trump has ordered a ban on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on the country's president. Venez...
Will Myanmar's Election Change Anything?
Myanmar, also known as Burma, will hold a phased general election starting later this month. It comes amidst a years long civil war that has killed t...
Innovating Ways to Address Poverty in Uganda
One method of combating extreme poverty is providing cash grants to allow people to start businesses. We go to Uganda to take a look at one such prog...
Hanukkah Celebrations in Israel Clouded by an Attack Far Away
Jews in Israel had been looking forward to the Hanukkah holiday this year, since recent public celebrations had been curtailed first by COVID and then...
An Interview with a Hamas Leader
NPR recently met with a senior Hamas leader on the outskirts of Doha, Qatar as the organization prepares to negotiate the next stage of the Gaza cease...
Exploring our Planet Through the History of Maps
Physical maps might feel out of date in our smartphone and GPS age but maps aren’t just for navigation. They are windows into history, culture and ho...
How Have Russian Schools Changed Since the War in Ukraine Began?
Life for Russians has changed in myriad ways since the start of the full scale war in Ukraine in 2022. It has affected everything from what they can ...
The Killing of a Mayor Sparks an Outcry in Mexico
The mayor of a city in the state of Michoacan, Mexico launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime in his community. Last month he was assassin...
Ukraine’s Government is Rocked by a Corruption Scandal
Even as Ukraine is engaged in high stakes peace talks with the U.S. and Russia, the country is dealing with a massive corruption scandal which has rea...
Two Surprising Economic Stories from China
Today’s episode explores a pair of business stories in China that may be unexpected. We hear about the robust service industry springing up as young p...