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China’s Belt and Road initiative—sometimes called the New Silk Road—has expanded ports and airports, railroads, power generation, and other infrastructure in many locations across the globe. But to what extent is China’s global influence growing? Consider Africa.
The UK government recently published an alarming report, noting, “Screen use is now near-universal in early childhood, with 98% of two-year-olds watching screens daily” (The Guardian, January 11, 2026). Research suggests that this abundance of screen time negatively impacts the vocabulary and coordination of these children.
Last week, European Union leaders met to discuss the rapidly changing scene on the continent and how to respond (Politico, February 12, 2026). Pressured by the cratering economies of multiple EU nations and the need to take charge of their own security, EU leaders seem to have concluded that a two-speed or multi-speed Europe is necessary to the bloc’s survival.
In many cultures, married couples wear wedding rings—an outward display of their commitment to each other. Now, in our brave new world where lawlessness abounds and the love of many grows cold (Matthew 24:12), some women are celebrating “freedom” from what they view as the shackles of marriage by wearing “divorce rings” (The Guardian, January 20, 2026).
Germany and France have had an on-again, off-again relationship for decades. Recently, that relationship has soured. Germany sees France as undermining “the landmark Mercosur trade deal with South America, which the Germans have long wanted in order to promote industrial exports. Germany is also considering pulling out of a €100 billion joint fighter-jet program...
Mass kidnappings continue in central and northern Nigeria. Back in November 2025, over 300 students and teachers were abducted from a Catholic school by armed men who stormed the school at 2:00 a.m., while everyone was asleep (BBC, November 23, 2025). Some teachers and students were able to escape.
On Tuesday, January 27, the Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was adjusted from 89 seconds to midnight to only 85 seconds—the closest it has ever been since these scientists first began reporting their opinion in 1947. This tool is used to represent how close they believe mankind is to destroying the world—the closer to midnight, the higher...
Tattoos are increasingly becoming commonplace, and a growing number of people spend thousands of dollars to obtain tattoo “sleeves”—covering an entire arm or leg with tattoos. Aside from an apparently small risk of infection from the needle and maybe a mild allergic reaction to the ink, tattoos are thought to be relatively harmless. But are they?
The first year of President Donald Trump’s second term was marked by unpredictability, and the second year seems to be proceeding in similar fashion. Recent months have witnessed the extraction of Venezuela’s president, threats of taking control of Greenland, and other unexpected upsets. While some argue that the rationale behind President Trump’s actions has...
What was once seasonal air pollution due to weather factors and fireworks has now become a year-round condition across India and South Asia (Foreign Policy, December 19, 2025). Many liken India’s air pollution problem to that of China a decade ago. The difference is that China moved quickly to change laws and regulations and drastically improved its air quality...