World News

China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan

2:14am April 01, 2025

China launched major military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, simulating attacks and maritime blockades, in what Beijing called a warning after Taiwan's president labeled China a hostile foreign force.

World News

The window to rescue people after Myanmar's earthquake is closing

5:05pm March 31, 2025

by Michael Sullivan

Seventy-two hours after Friday's devastating earthquake in war-torn Myanmar, time may be running out before the focus of the relief effort shifts from rescue to recovery.

Queue Listen Now

World News

Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barring her from French presidential race

4:02pm March 31, 2025

by Rebecca Rosman

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen banned from running in 2027 presidential election over embezzlement charges

Queue Listen Now

Mobile medical units, clean water needed in Myanmar quake zone, aid official says

3:56pm March 31, 2025

by Patrick Jarenwattananon

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Mohamed Riyas, acting country director for Myanmar at the International Rescue Committee, about relief efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake.

Queue Listen Now

World News

French far-right leader Le Pen barred from running for political office for 5 years

10:54am March 31, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with journalist Sylvain Bourmeau about the guilty verdict issued against French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is now barred from running for political office for five years.

Queue Listen Now

Charity-seekers from all over Pakistan flock to Karachi at Ramadan to collect alms

8:54am March 31, 2025

The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan's biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.

Queue Listen Now

Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, poses for a por

Queue Listen Now

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk

5:00am March 31, 2025

by A Martínez

The Tesla brand is in trouble, according to branding consultant Allen Adamson, who says the car company is facing headwinds due to a lack of innovation and the political activity of CEO Elon Musk.

Queue Listen Now

World News

China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan

The window to rescue people after Myanmar's earthquake is closing

Marine Le Pen convicted of embezzlement, barring her from French presidential race

Mobile medical units, clean water needed in Myanmar quake zone, aid official says

French far-right leader Le Pen barred from running for political office for 5 years

Charity-seekers from all over Pakistan flock to Karachi at Ramadan to collect alms

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

French court bars far-right leader Marine Le Pen from public office for embezzlement

What happened when Syria's conservative new leaders tried to shut 60 Damascus bars

Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk