34 countries restrict cross-border data flows, in some cases making it difficult for digital firms to perform simple operations at the core of their business.
The U.S.-China tariff fight could spell bed news for the competitiveness of American firms reliant on Chinese industrial goods.
Herders and sedentary farmers are facing off in Nigeria's Middle Belt region. Could violence spiral out of control into a broader ethnic conflict?
As Nicaragua's government continues a violent crackdown on protesters, the U.S. is wrestling with a complicated history in the country as it weighs its formal response.
It looks increasingly likely that Kim Jong Un was never serious about surrendering his nuclear program as a part of negotiations with the U.S.
Venezuela's embattled president is launching a new national currency in the hopes of turning around his country's bad economic fortunes.
Uganda's government cracks down violently against opposition demonstrators, politicians and the press. Will the U.S. rethink its military support?
Are the countries of Central America's 'northern triangle' about to turn a corner on government corruption?
After once-in-a-century floods, the southern Indian city of Kerala is starting to reckon with how to adapt to what could be increasingly severe weather in the future.
Iran's economic fortunes hang in the balance as U.S. sanctions continue to make their impact felt.
The U.S. is reassigning $200 million away from Syrian reconstruction efforts, saying Saudi Arabia and the Emirates will pick up the bill. Not everyone is convinced that's a wise move.
High-profile attacks in Afghanistan this week by the Islamic State and Taliban suggest the security situation in the country is poised to get a lot worse in the coming months and years.
With rescue boats unable to dock in Italy, EU countries are negotiating asylum resettlements on a case-by-case basis, a system campaigners say is unsustainable.
Iran's foreign minister throws cold water on the prospect of talks with U.S. officials on the sidelines of next month's U.N. General Assembly.
North Korea pens an angry letter to the U.S., complaining about continued harsh U.S. rhetoric directed at the regime after the Singapore summit.
The U.N. nominates former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to serve as its next human rights chief.
Most Americans think global warming is happening – they also think they can dodge its direct effects.
The world just crossed a major energy milestone by producing one terawatt of renewable energy, largely from solar and wind power.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro survives an alleged assassination attempt using an armed drone. Experts say the incident exposes the weaknesses of his security apparatus.
The U.S. scolds Russia over (more) alleged North Korean sanctions violations – this time for allowing in more North Korean laborers.
In Malaysia, touts a new US plan for more transparent foreign investment – a contrast with China's One Belt One Road initiative.
Just 13 percent of the world's oceans are untouched by intense human impact like ocean acidification, pollution run-off, shipping, fishing or oil extraction.