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Opinion by Frida Ghitis (CNN) — The images are a cinematic and chilling message to the world but one that is not quite what Russian President Vladimir Putin may have intended. A young woman in a white jacket, yet another prisoner in Russia, is seen led by a masked security officer. The prisoner is Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old US-Russian dual citizen, appearing to be blindfolded with her own

CNN Opinion by Frida Ghitis (CNN) — The images are a cinematic and chilling message to the world but one that is not quite what Russian President Vladimir Putin may have intended. A young woman in a white jacket, yet another prisoner in Russia, is seen led by a masked security officer. The prisoner is Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old US-Russian dual citizen, appearing to be blindfolded with her

Opinion by Fareed Zakaria, CNN (CNN) — October 7 was a day that changed the world. A brutal surprise attack by Hamas in Israel was followed by a massive and deadly war of retaliation in Gaza. The US — a major security player in the Middle East, with its own allies and enemies in the

Analysis by Chris Lau and Veronica Lin, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — With Hong Kong’s sky-high cost of living, residents like Andy Tsui have been looking for alternative ways to have more fun and spend less. And he’s found one. Recent weekends have seen him shopping at glitzy malls, singing at swanky karaoke joints and

Analysis by Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Western defense companies have been riding high since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago, and a proliferation of geopolitical threats is likely to keep the industry booming despite doubts about further US military aid for Kyiv. Since February 23, 2022, the day before

Analysis by Matthew Chance, CNN Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Moscow (CNN) — Two years ago, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I was among the many long-time observers of the Kremlin who got it wrong. Few could fathom why Vladimir Putin, Russia’s calculating leader, would embark on such a risky military adventure, especially

Opinion by Rebecca Mathews (CNN) — Having struggled with infertility, I’ve spent nearly all of the past 10 years focusing solely on creating life. Our two children were conceived in Alabama through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), the science of creating, freezing and attempting to implant embryos in my womb. And although IVF is very much a

By Fareed Zakaria, CNN (CNN) — Looking at the crises proliferating around the world, it is clear that we are in an age of geopolitical tension that resembles the Cold War — a time of constant, continual threats to international order. But this time, the West is treating each of these threats as one-offs to be

Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Republican presidential primary is usually the most important contest of the nominating season. The state’s propensity for picking the eventual GOP nominee is unmatched by any other early-voting state. Since 1980, the only Republican to win the nomination without winning South Carolina was Mitt Romney

Opinion by Timothy Karr (CNN) — Last Friday, 20 technology platforms agreed to better label and curtail AI-generated disinformation that’s being spread online to deceive voters during a busy election year. They pledged to provide “swift and proportionate responses” to deceptive AI content about the election, including sharing more information about “ways citizens can protect themselves from being

Opinion by Roy Schwartz (CNN) — This month marks the 60th anniversary of G.I. Joe, first deployed into action in February 1964. Like any good soldier, the all-American toy has always adapted to his terrain, reflecting a changing America. From early Cold War flag-waving to Reagan-era global adventurism to post-9/11 ambivalence, the iconic action figure has

Opinion by Kara Alaimo (CNN) — Nikki Haley has made Saturday’s primary in her home state of South Carolina a cornerstone of her ongoing, embattled campaign to be the GOP presidential nominee after losing Iowa and New Hampshire. She almost certainly won’t win the primary and her national prospects look grim, unless one of the many court cases

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf and Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump has a lead in the Republican presidential primary, but the process is far from over. The next step is South Carolina’s primary, which takes place on Saturday, February 24. Here’s what to know: Who is running in the South Carolina

Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Retail investors are optimistic about the stock market again

Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. The digital media revolution is over. Its two leaders, Vice Media and BuzzFeed , are in a frenetic retreat, surrendering much

CNN By Lauren Fox, Melanie Zanona and Haley Talbot, CNN A number of congressional Republicans running in 2024 are swiftly distancing themselves from a controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling seen as infringing on IVF, the latest obstacle for GOP candidates in the post-Roe era. From House to Senate races, new candidates and incumbents alike are

Opinion by Noah Berlatsky (CNN) — Heist films are all about how much fun it is to break the law — which means that they often, to one extent or another, critique the law. At their least pointed, as in the Ocean’s franchise, heist films suggest that capitalism is a big scam, so you might as

Opinion by Bob Kolasky (CNN) — The news Thursday morning of the AT&T service outage — affecting tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of customers — was yet another reminder of the importance of critical infrastructure resilience. Statements from the company do not point to any nefarious activity but the Federal Communications Commission is investigating, and

By Peter Bergen, CNN (CNN) — Two years into the Ukraine war, the tide has shifted, and Russian forces have some momentum, according to retired US General David Petraeus. But he said the Russians have suffered staggering casualties and Ukraine can still hold its own in fighting off Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion if it

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — A court decision prompting some Alabama fertility clinics to curtail IVF treatments shows how top Republicans are still struggling to navigate a post-Roe v. Wade world. Candidates, including presidential contender Nikki Haley, are scrambling for coherent responses to last week’s state Supreme Court decision that declared embryos are children