Women’s health suffers, bearing the brunt of household labor – DW – 12/18/2025

We’ve heard it all before: Women do more in the home. They spend more time cooking, cleaning, planning, and caring for children. Science shows that this is not just about women being too sensitive or tired. In fact, more than 20 years of research shows that women’s disproportionate share of domestic and mental labor has measurable … Read more

Japan raises its UN presence to counter China’s influence – DW – 12/18/2025

A record number of Japanese nationals are working for United Nations agencies around the world. This growth is the outcome of a five-year plan to install experts in key positions in the sprawling international organization and to counter what Tokyo perceives as China using the UN to exert greater influence over other nations.   While the experts, … Read more

Benin coup attempt exposes Nigeria’s waning power – DW – 12/18/2025

A small group of soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television station on a Sunday morning in early December and announced that President Patrice Talon had been “removed from office as president of the republic.”   The mutineers cited the poor handling of the deteriorating security situation in northern Benin “coupled with the disregard and neglect of … Read more