Having dedicated a decade to climate action, I am now more convinced than ever that empowering women represents one of the most effective strategies for catalyzing genuine change. Across diverse settings—from corporate boardrooms to academic institutions, diplomatic negotiations to local communities, and even public demonstrations—women are increasingly stepping forward to demand urgent action and champion […]
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White House Under Fire for Displaying Autopen Image Instead of Biden Portrait in New Presidential Gallery
The White House has drawn criticism following the inauguration of a new grand presidential gallery, which showcases portraits of all former Presidents in chronological order, with one notable absence. Instead of a portrait depicting President Joe Biden, who concluded his four-year tenure as Commander-in-Chief in January, the space is occupied by an image of an […]
Saudi Arabia Issues a Warning to Trump
In New York City on Tuesday, leaders from various Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations met in an atmosphere of significant apprehension. This gathering, which also involved other Arab and Muslim leaders, occurred days after an unprecedented —a shocking escalation that undermined their trust in U.S. security assurances underpinning regional stability. Subsequent to the assault, Saudi […]
The UN’s Pivotal AI Moment
Historically, almost every nation globally has now reached a consensus that artificial intelligence holds too much significance to remain unregulated. At a time when international collaboration seems fractured, 193 countries have opted for joint action. Later this week, the United Nations is set to introduce two newly endorsed entities: an autonomous scientific body tasked with […]
Global Trade Policy Diverges from Trump’s Tariff Stance
During last week’s formal events in London, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer celebrated the trade deal they reached in May, presenting it as a renewed foundation for the “special relationship” between Washington and London. What they will not emphasize is that, beyond this specific agreement, the two nations are progressing in opposite […]
Why Patients Are Overwhelming Emergency Rooms
Emergency rooms represent the sole remaining accessible entry points to American healthcare. As an emergency medicine doctor in one of the country’s largest cities, I personally witness how insurance claim denials delay diagnoses, cause unnecessary suffering, and escalate expenses by diverting routine medical attention to the most costly environment: the emergency department. Patients seek our […]
Ben Stiller Set Out to Film His Parents, Only to Realize the Project Was Also About Him
In ‘Nothing Is Lost: Stiller and Meara,’ Stiller explores the professional and personal relationship of his parents, who were once the nation’s premier married comedy duo.
TIME Initiates Search for the World’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2026
For 2026, TIME magazine is set to release its second annual ranking of the World’s Top GreenTech Companies. This initiative, produced in collaboration with Statista, a prominent international provider of market and consumer data and rankings, will appear concurrently with TIME’s third annual ranking of America’s leading GreenTech Companies. These esteemed lists are intended to […]
TIME’s Second TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum Gathers Leaders to Advance a Sustainable World
Today marks the commencement of TIME’s second yearly TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum in New York City. The event will showcase discussions with prominent climate figures, emphasizing solutions and inspiring initiatives for a more sustainable and robust future. The TIME100 Climate Leadership Forum unites influential individuals from the TIME and TIME100 Climate networks, as well as […]
Several Wounded in Dallas ICE Building Shooting
Local news outlets are reporting that a shooting at a Dallas facility has left three individuals with critical injuries. WFAA, the local ABC affiliate, reports that police found the suspected shooter dead on the roof of a building in the vicinity after responding to the incident at approximately 7:30 am local time. CNN reports that […]
Trump-Epstein Statue Popping Up Near U.S. Capitol Continues Protest Trend
A new statue depicting former President Donald Trump and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been installed near the U.S. Capitol on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Erected by an unidentified group, the statue features Trump and Epstein—who famously socialized together decades ago—clasped hands. A plaque beneath the bronze figures states: “In […]
Adapting to Extreme Heat in South Asia
The past year marked the warmest period Earth has ever recorded. High temperatures show few signs of decreasing, with 2025 starting as the hottest on record. According to fresh research from Climate Central and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, climate change has impacted 195 nations and regions. For instance, Munshiganj in Southwest Bangladesh […]
Trump’s Anti-‘Narcoterrorist’ Offensive Faces Certain Failure
On Friday, President Donald Trump authorized a military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat. The operation, which reportedly killed three individuals Trump labeled “male narcoterrorists,” marks the third U.S. strike this month targeting suspected Venezuelan drug vessels. The article argues these attacks are not only potentially unlawful and unconstitutional—as Congress did not explicitly authorize […]
Green Growth Agenda Accelerates Ten Years After SDG Adoption
A decade after the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted, the aspiration to improve lives globally while coexisting with our planet faces unprecedented challenges. Their establishment marked a significant moment of global solidarity, which stands in stark contrast to today’s more fragmented world. However, despite the current political divisions, the narrative of green growth and […]
AI’s Impact: Reshaping Government and Corporate Solutions to Worldwide Issues
During the week of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, TIME convened a panel discussion focusing on the transformative power of in tackling global issues. TIME’s Executive Editor, Nikhil Kumar, questioned Justina Gallegos, previously a deputy director at the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, about the government’s role. […]
The Alien: Earth Finale Leaves Key Questions Unresolved, Opening the Door for a Potential Second Season
Please be aware: This article contains spoilers for the finale. After a preceding episode concluded with Joe (Alex Lawther) choosing his Prodigy guard allies over Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and her Xenomorph companion, the concluding episode of showrunner Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth TV series seemingly inaugurated a new societal structure on Neverland island. Titled “The Real […]
Trump, at UN, Presses Europe to Stop Immigration, Asserts His Vision, Saying: ‘Your Countries Are Being Ruined’
During his first address to the United Nations General Assembly in his second term, President Trump criticized the UN as ineffective, offering only “empty words.” He also cautioned European leaders about what he described as an existential threat to their nations. Addressing a room of global leaders, Trump stated, “Your countries are being ruined,” and […]
Trump Designates ‘Antifa’ a Terror Group; Executive Order Details Its Definition
President Donald Trump formally classified “Antifa” as a domestic terror organization within a new order signed Monday evening. This directive from the Trump Administration offers its most extensive definition of a , providing clues as to how it intends to prosecute individuals connected to the organization. “Antifa is a militaristic, anarchist venture that openly advocates […]
Trump’s Latest UN General Assembly Address Marks a Significant Departure from His First
This piece is featured in The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Subscribe to receive similar articles directly in your inbox. In 2017, when President Donald Trump initially took to the distinguished diplomatic platform of the Hall, he was a relatively new and unexpected President. He seemed visibly nervous as he commenced his address to a […]
Trump Labels Climate Change a ‘Con Job’ and ‘Scam’ in Address to U.N. General Assembly
In his address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump referred to climate change as the “greatest con job ever perpetuated” and a “scam.” During an extensive critique of the long-established scientific consensus, President Trump’s remarks included the phrase “made by stupid people,” and he cautioned other countries against enacting green policies. Addressing an assembly of over […]













