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Global trade jolted as sweeping tariffs take effect.

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Tariff Tensions and Cracks in Control

A sweeping trade shift takes hold as global tariffs reshape the economic order. China rallies opposition to what it calls U.S. “trade tyranny,” while retaliatory moves deepen fractures among former…

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The Road That Led Me to Pakistan

The first time I came to Pakistan’s Ishkoman Valley, in 2019, I was riding a borrowed 150cc motorcycle in socks, sandals, and leggings riddled with holes. It was my first…

Residents mourn and rebuild after the deadly earthquake in Myanmar.

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Turbulence and Tipping Points

Pressure points flare across continents this week, from deadly tremors in Southeast Asia to diplomatic rifts over the Panama Canal. Italy tightens its passport policy, China warns of foreign interference…

Tensions rise in Istanbul as opposition leader is detained.

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Pressure Points and Public Pushback

Tensions rise across political, environmental, and social fronts this week. Japan tightens access to its iconic peak, Greenland resists renewed U.S. pressure, and protests erupt in Turkey over the arrest…

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The Top Expat Destinations 20 Years From Now

Predicting the top expat destinations 20 years into the future is essentially an impossibility. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fun exercise! And, to be fair, based on some…

Hikers trekking under the Northern Lights, witnessing nature’s breathtaking nocturnal display. Credit iStock.

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The Rise of Noctourism

As the sun sets, a new wave of travelers emerges, seeking out destinations in a different light—literally. Urban night markets hum with activity, moonlit safaris reveal a hidden world, and…

A new era for Everest expeditions as drones enter the scene. Credit: iStock.

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Defense, Detention, and Defying Limits

From Arctic security to space rescues, major shifts are unfolding across the globe. Canada and Australia boost military defenses, a mega-prison draws scrutiny, and SpaceX steps in to bring astronauts…

A crowded Santorini spot, far from the tranquil escape travelers expect.

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The Dark Side of Wanderlust

From wanderlust-fueled fantasies to the reality of crowded streets, culture shock, and unmet expectations, every traveler or expat has, at some point, faced the jarring realization that their dream destination…

Wildlife faces new threats as Amazon road moves ahead. Credit: iStock.

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Borders, Business, and the Battle for Resources

Global shifts in policy, environment, and trade take center stage this week. A road through the Amazon sparks debate ahead of a climate summit, Greenland edges closer to independence, and…

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Why Now Is a Great Time to Consider Cyprus

Strategically positioned between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, the island nation of Cyprus has a well-developed infrastructure, a business-friendly environment, and a strong expatriate community. Despite growing demand,…