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Donald Trump’s threats to take control of the Panama Canal are sparking debate over how much benefit Panamanians see from local ownership of the waterway.

The work of the Soilless Farm Lab is especially important in Nigeria, as urbanization has reduced the amount of arable land.

New York City will enlist parents in a community to contact other parents whose kids often skip school and then link them to services. The premise: Parents really do love their children.

A new Hyundai plant hints at how foreign carmakers may look to expand U.S. operations to soften President Trump’s tariffs, and how local economies may adapt.

In Malawi, one aid group seeks to upend ideas about international assistance by giving individuals a one-time cash payment, without conditions.

From hosting a pro golf tournament this past weekend to joining the cryptocurrency industry, Trump family businesses are in full swing alongside Donald Trump’s presidency – raising concerns among ethics watchdogs.

Syria’s new leadership is trying to rebuild its army from the ruins of sectarianism and foreign intervention. The fledgling force has little of material value, but the need for a shift in mindset is most important.

After 18 months of war, uncertainty is everywhere in Israel. The economy shows signs of recovery, but citizens lack confidence.

Breaking one of hockey’s biggest records – all-time goals scored – took more than talent for Alexander Ovechkin. He also exudes humility and a love of the game.

Progress roundup: three equity questions on job performance grades, the worthiness of women as landowners, and Indigenous people’s quality of life.

Cyberattacks increasingly threaten the public and private sectors alike. The Trump administration is considering tougher action against nations that sponsor hacking.

Saturday’s protests were a show of force and solidarity for those opposed to President Donald Trump’s policies. But it may take more than rallies to change things.

The Israeli military’s announcement of the Morag Corridor followed White House confirmation that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would meet Monday with President Donald Trump, their second meeting at the White House since Mr. Trump took office in January.

Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” was among nearly 400 volumes removed from the Naval Academy’s library after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office ordered the school to get rid of those promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Months after a failed martial law attempt rattled South Korea, a top court has unanimously decided to remove the president from office.

An era of free trade ends, as President Donald Trump slaps tariffs on imported goods. What does the varied history of trade policy suggest we should expect?

Extreme poverty is now below 1%, a remarkable feat in the world’s most populous nation, achieved by tapping people’s potential.

President Donald Trump may be igniting a global trade war with big new tariffs. Here’s what it may mean for consumers and the economy.

As the Trump administration claims broad authority to deport “alien enemies” and others, questions arise about whether immigrants have rights in court.

The popular show about a boy’s troubled life comes as teens on a TikTok forum discover the joys of books, bookstores, and a safe space to gather.

In this “Letter from a bomb shelter” (really just a dusty storage space under a Tel Aviv apartment building), correspondent Dina Kraft tells of a community that has formed over the course of the Israel-Hamas war, and of the young lives growing with it.

Longtime allies spurned by Donald Trump such as Canada and European nations are developing a renewed sense of common purpose and national pride.

“The Friend” is about animals, and humans, and grief, and understanding. The Monitor’s critic says the film, based on an award-winning book, is “for dog lovers, and for people who love intelligent movies about dog lovers.”