Mexico: The Cartels Switch to Fentanyl
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid fifty times stronger than heroin, fuels a deadly U.S. overdose crisis, easily produced in Mexico and spreading across the Americas disguised as pills.
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Oil Dollars in the Dakotas
The 2008 shale oil boom in North Dakota’s Badlands, with reserves of 18 billion barrels, transformed local life—bringing wealth but also disruption.
Brazil: Bolsonaro’s People
Brazil’s October 2022 election left the nation divided, with southern conservative communities backing Bolsonaro after his narrow loss to Lula.
Japan: Preparing for War
Japan will double its defense budget by 2027—the first time since WWII—amid concerns over China and North Korea.
Sudan: A Hospital in Crisis
In Khartoum, just 16% of health centres remain functional as hospitals are bombed or evacuated, leaving overstretched staff and civilians in a desperate crisis.
Agree to Disagree!
By 2025, robots and AI are expected to overtake humans in most tasks, risking millions of job losses.
Burkina Faso: The War against School
In Burkina Faso, Islamist militants have shut down schooling for over 2.5 million children, waging war on education.
How do Countries Compare in the Green Rankings?
The IPCC warns emissions must peak by 2025 to limit warming to 1.5°C, but global green rankings remain complex.
Ukraine: Cycling Solidarity
A Danish planner brings donated bikes to Ukraine, where bicycles keep essential services moving amid war.
The True Face of the Taliban
Eighteen months after seizing power, the Taliban’s Emirate enforces strict Sharia, deepening crisis with bans on women’s education and work, ruled through coercion and parallel governance.