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The funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's second Supreme Leader—who was killed on the first day of the US and Israeli attack in Tehran along with a group of family members and top-tier regime officials—has been scheduled for July 4, 2026 (13 Saratan 1405), after months of delay. Amidst this, the potential absence of Mojtaba Khamenei, as the successor and third Supreme Leader, could be the biggest media and governance challenge of this ceremony.

The United States has taken a historic step in reclassifying marijuana, but what does this actually mean for federal law, research, and the global drug policy conversation?

After more than a decade and a half in power, Viktor Orbán's era has concluded. What does this mean for Hungary, the European Union, and democratic governance in the region?

In a significant diplomatic development, Lebanese and Israeli officials have engaged in rare direct negotiations as both sides work to maintain a fragile ceasefire agreement.

Rising fuel costs are creating a cascading effect on humanitarian operations worldwide, forcing aid organizations to make difficult choices about where and how to deliver assistance.

The strategic waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes is once again at the center of geopolitical tensions, with implications for global energy security.

As restrictions on education continue to affect millions of Afghan students, particularly girls, the long-term consequences for the country's development become increasingly clear.

As Afghanistan enters another year under Taliban rule, regional powers are recalibrating their diplomatic approaches, balancing security concerns with economic interests.

The Afghan diaspora, spanning decades of migration waves, carries with it stories of loss, adaptation, and the complex relationship between identity and homeland.

A senior humanitarian worker shares insights from the ground in Kabul, discussing the challenges of delivering aid, working with current authorities, and maintaining hope.

Water scarcity and competing demands make water rights one of the most complex and consequential issues in Central Asia. Here's what you need to know.

An Afghan journalist reflects on the state of media in the country, the challenges facing reporters, and why independent journalism matters more than ever.

From bolani to kabuli pulao, Kabul's street food tells the story of a city's culture, resilience, and daily life. Join us for a visual and culinary journey.