NYTIMES (Asli Aydintasbas) - Turkey and the Kurds Show a Way Forward
A recent Turkish law moving toward an end to the conflict with the P.K.K. could be a model for other militant groups.
NYTIMES (Nanna Heitmann and Abdi Latif Dahir) - A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
DAILYCALLER (Rebeka Zeljko) - Zohran Mamdani Blames Eric Adams After NYC Immigrant Map Excludes Key Groups
'This is cultural erasure.'
DAILYCALLER (Spencer Lombardo) - Mamdani’s Immigrant Map Somehow Misses Three Groups That Defined NYC History
'our food is good enough for their fundraisers'
NPR (Jane Arraf) - After Assad's fall, Syria's Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.
Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.
NYTIMES (Asli Aydintasbas) - Syria Must Protect Its Minorities
Without protection for the Kurds and other ethnic minorities, Syria will never be stable.
AI:The Syrian government and Kurdish-led militias have reached a deal to merge forces, a move that underscores the desperate need for minority protections to achieve regional stability. Without robust safeguards for the Kurds and other ethnic groups within the country, any semblance of peace remains elusive amidst the ongoing chaos in the Levant.Open
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Inside Lesedi Village, South Africa | WORLD OF TRAVEL
Lindsey and Kolyn visit Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg, South Africa, where guests can experience the traditions of several groups from among the mosaic of the country's heritage. World of Travel is a globally acclaimed TV series that takes audiences on an extraordinary voyage through the past, present, and future of remarkable destinations. Guided by Rising co-host Lindsey Granger, visionary film director Kolyn Boyd, and their curious toddler, Kynsley, this series explores vibrant cultures, uncovers untold histories, and envisions the future of our world—one destination at a time.