Delve into the rich tapestry of arts, entertainment, and societal trends. From film reviews to cultural commentary, this category celebrates the diverse expressions of human creativity.
A view of the destroyed Shujaiya neighborhood on the outskirts of Gaza City, from an Israeli military outpost in northern Gaza, on Wednesday. Daniel Estrin/NPR hide caption toggle caption Daniel Estrin/NPR NORTHERN GAZA STRIP — It is utterly quiet in a place once known as one of the most densely populated in the world. The … Read more
Hamas militants carry a white bag believed to contain a body, after retrieving it from a tunnel during a search for the remains of hostages in Hamad City, Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Jehad Alshrafi/AP hide caption toggle caption Jehad Alshrafi/AP JERUSALEM — Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza began on … Read more
NPR’s Scott Simon speaks with Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlet, about recovery efforts after Hurricane Melissa struck last week. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Jamaica is racing to reopen its tourism industry after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island last week. The Category 5 storm caused widespread damage at some of the country’s most popular destinations. … Read more
In this photo provided by the Malacanang Presidential Communications Office, damaged homes are shown beside Mananga Bridge in Talisay, Cebu Province, central Philippines on Friday Nov. 7, 2025 after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated the province and claimed lives. Malacanang Presidential Communications Office/AP hide caption toggle caption Malacanang Presidential Communications Office/AP MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Fung-wong, … Read more
Israeli soldiers arrested Mohammed Ibrahim in February for allegedly throwing stones in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. An Israeli military court is weighing the fate of the Florida teenager. Muna Ibrahim hide caption toggle caption Muna Ibrahim AL-MAZRAA A-SHARQIYA, Israeli-occupied West Bank — Last February, Mohammed Ibrahim — then 15 — was awoken and pulled from … Read more
Robert Sánchez dropped out of school as a teenager and like many others in the region became a fisherman like his father, according to friends and relatives. Peter Hamlin/AP Illustration hide caption toggle caption Peter Hamlin/AP Illustration GÜIRIA, Venezuela — One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another … Read more
India’s new heroine is a come-back-kid who led her cricket team to world victory. She’s also a target for Hindu extremists because she wears her Christianity on her sleeve SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: In India, cricket is religion, and Indians are now celebrating a comeback kid who paved the way for the country’s women’s team to … Read more
Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, speaking via live video conference at the Christians United for Israel’s summit in 2018. Recent polling shows a sharp drop in support for Israel among young conservatives. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty hide caption toggle caption SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Red-state America has been a big fan of Israel, according … Read more
Police officers and military personnel stand guard at the gate of a school where explosions reportedly occurred, in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday. Dita Alangkara/AP hide caption toggle caption Dita Alangkara/AP JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities said they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack that shook a mosque at a high … Read more
Uganda-born son of Indian immigrants turned NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing global attention — especially from progressives eyeing his playbook. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Zohran Mamdani’s rise to New York City mayor is making waves far beyond the five boroughs of the city. Born in Uganda to a family of Indian descent, Mamdani’s win is … Read more