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How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

May 28, 2026

At a high-end Michigan gathering, one speaker argued that unifying Americans might be simpler than politicians think. Instead of debates or policies, the answer could lie in the same values many hold dear: helping those who protect the country. Gary Sinise, best known for a famous war movie role, sh

crypto

Bitcoin’s Role Fades as Stablecoins Take Over Dollar Access

May 28, 2026

Bitcoin once ruled as the go-to tool for bypassing weak local currencies and strict capital controls. In countries like Nigeria, Vietnam, and Argentina, people turned to it not for speculation but to hold dollars when their own money kept losing value. Data shows these places led crypto adoption—not

politics

Vietnam President Visits Philippines to Boost Trade and Security

May 27, 2026

The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h

politics

Big Powers, Big Questions at Singapore’s Defence Talks

May 26, 2026

This week, Singapore hosts one of Asia’s biggest defence meetings where top leaders will face tough questions about global conflicts and shifting alliances. The event, running from May 29 to 31, brings together ministers, generals, and analysts to discuss security challenges that could reshape the r

politics

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

May 25, 2026

Visiting three Texas presidential libraries—one from a Democrat who pushed big domestic programs, two from Republicans with very different foreign policy approaches—shows how much politics used to rely on shared expectations. These places don’t hide the tough parts of each president’s time in office

politics

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

May 25, 2026

Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu, has officially announced he will run for a second term after easily beating a challenger in his party’s recent vote. The ruling party held its primary on Saturday, where Tinubu collected nearly 11 million votes compared to just 16, 500 for a little-known opponent named

politics

Can Trump still win against Iran?

May 24, 2026

Three months after launching strikes on Iran, the U. S. is stuck in a messy conflict with no clear winner in sight. While American forces hit Iranian military targets hard at first—destroying missiles, sinking ships, and taking out key leaders—Iran fought back in ways that hurt Trump’s plans. It blo

education

Behind the Scenes: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Researchers in Southeast Asia

May 23, 2026

Finding out what LGBTQ+ life is really like in Southeast Asia isn’t easy. Researchers who try often run into problems that most people never see. From Indonesia to Vietnam, these academics face more than just data collection—they deal with social stigma, unclear rules, and sometimes personal danger.

business

Coffee Prices Jump as El Niño Concerns Push Traders to Buy

May 22, 2026

The market for coffee futures saw a sharp rise on Thursday, with July arabica climbing 5. 10 points (about 1. 9%) and July robusta gaining 71 points (around 2. 1%). The surge came as investors reacted to fears that an El Niño event could delay Brazil’s rainy season, a key factor for the country’s co

business

North Carolina Takes Legal Action Against Vinfast Over Unfinished EV Plant

May 22, 2026

The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s

How giving back brings people together more than politics ever could

Bitcoin’s Role Fades as Stablecoins Take Over Dollar Access

Vietnam President Visits Philippines to Boost Trade and Security

Big Powers, Big Questions at Singapore’s Defence Talks

How presidential libraries show the shifting rules of political behavior

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

Can Trump still win against Iran?

Behind the Scenes: The Struggles of LGBTQ+ Researchers in Southeast Asia

Coffee Prices Jump as El Niño Concerns Push Traders to Buy

North Carolina Takes Legal Action Against Vinfast Over Unfinished EV Plant

Coffee Prices Jump as El Niño Concerns Push Traders to Buy