What’s at stake in Uganda’s presidential election?
Yoweri Museveni’s main challenger is musician Bobi Wine. Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent,…
What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?
Yangon, Myanmar – Voters in parts of Myanmar are heading to the polls on Sunday for an election that critics view as a bid by the country’s generals to legitimise…
What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?
Inside Story Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades. Chile has joined South America’s shift to the right, electing Jose Antonio Kast, a hardline conservative, as president. He…
What’s in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein?
The Take US Congress votes to release more Department of Justice files on the Epstein case. The battle over the files in the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…
What’s the shadowy organisation taking Gaza Palestinians to South Africa?
On Thursday morning, a chartered plane carrying 153 Palestinians from war-torn Gaza – many without the required travel documents – landed at an airport near Johannesburg, leaving South African officials…
What’s behind Pakistan’s latest crackdown on religious party TLP?
Islamabad, Pakistan – The provincial government of Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, is seeking federal approval to ban the far-right religious party Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) amid a violent crackdown on…
What’s next for released Palestinian prisoners?
Thousands of Palestinian prisoners – most of them detained without charge – have been released from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Reunions saw a mix of…
What’s wrong with Vegas? Lifetime gambler Pauly C has the skinny…from $13 for a crappy slice to the tone-deaf casino bosses who nickel and dime customers
Don’t tell Vegas Pauly C about the shocking decline in Sin City tourism – he knows firsthand the skyrocketing prices for everything from mediocre buffets and water bottles to parking…
What’s behind widespread unrest in Indonesia?
Violence spreads after police vehicle kills delivery driver on motorcycle. Violence has broken out on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver was run over and killed by…
What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?
Pakistan has been reeling from flooding triggered by torrential rains, with more than 400 people killed since August 14. On Wednesday, Karachi was inundated following a heavy downpour, paralysing the…















