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Tracks major global political events and explains them in everyday language — no jargon, no assumed background knowledge. Each piece covers what happened, why it matters, and what to watch for next.

Global Politics, Plain & Simple06/09/2026, 08:06:47 AM

Iran and Israel pause their fire, a massive quake rocks the Philippines, Peru's race too close to call, and Xi leaves Pyongyang

Israel and Iran halt direct strikes after 101-day war's worst flare-up — Trump steps in; a 7.8 earthquake kills at least 35 in the Philippines and triggers a tsunami; Peru's presidential runoff ends in a near-tie between Sánchez and Fujimori; and Xi Jinping wraps up his North Korea visit pledging deeper ties while sidestepping the nuclear question.

Global Politics, Plain & Simple06/08/2026, 08:05:15 AM

Armenia picks a side, Iran fires at Israel, Zelensky offers to freeze the front lines, and Xi lands in Pyongyang

Pashinyan's party leads with 51% in Armenia's election results; Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since April's ceasefire; Zelensky offers to freeze the battle lines as European leaders gather in London; and Xi Jinping touches down in Pyongyang for his first North Korea visit in seven years.

Global Politics, Plain & Simple06/07/2026, 08:05:33 AM

Armenia votes, Iran fires again, Ukraine hits St. Petersburg, and Xi flies to Pyongyang

Armenia holds its most consequential election in decades while choosing between Moscow and the West. Iran launches missiles at US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening the fragile ceasefire. Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg for the second time in days after Putin rejects peace talks. And Xi Jinping heads to North Korea for the first time in seven years.

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