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Vilified by the Assad regime, these Nobel-nominated first responders operated only in rebel areas. Now their founder is in the new government and they're extending their reach to all of Syria.

In his forthcoming book, The Party's Interests Come First, American University professor Joseph Torigian writes about Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun, a noted Chinese politician himself.

Some federal agencies, like the Department of Veterans Affairs, are largely exempt from President Trump's hiring freeze. But they're hitting a new roadblock in bringing new staff on.

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.

6-course collaboration dinner with Chef Mike Arquines. Originally from the Bay Area, he graduated from the Art Institute in San Diego with a bachelors degree in Culinary Arts/Management. Chef has worked in and around San Diego before traveling to further hone his skills, working in some of the finest kitchens around the country, including Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago and Le Bernardin in New York City, before founding The LAB: Dining Sessions in 2011. In 2013, Chef Mike co-founded Mostra Coffee, an award-winning specialty coffee roaster. The company won Roast Magazine’s “Micro Roaster of the Year” in 2020 and was named one of the Top 100 small businesses in America by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2024. Visit: https://www.opentable.com/r/matsu-oceanside?corrid=f9a3f7f1-57e0-4e6a-b94a-e84e19b0ecc2&p=2&sd=2024-11-27T19%3A00%3A00 Matsu on Instagram and Facebook

Some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of a "national stronghold" for the species.

NPR's Juana Summers talks to Antoine Renard, of the U.N. World Food Programme, about the increasing risk of famine in Gaza as Israel's aid blockade continues.

A federal appeals court said it would not intervene — at least for now — to thwart the Trump administration's plans for the near-total dismantlement of Voice of America.

From derogatory insult to a symbol of empowerment, the changing meaning of the word "queer" is explored, and "Queer" actor Drew Droege reflects on his journey of embracing it and its cultural impact.

We are thrilled to bring you our annual fundraiser, “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”. This evening event will celebrate the San Diego Diplomacy Council’s storied past, evolving present, and hopeful future. We hope you will join us on our mission to connect people and improve the world. Each year, the San Diego Diplomacy Council holds one event to raise funds in support of our mission. In a world where conflict continues to run rampant, diplomacy plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections and mutual understanding. By supporting our annual fundraiser, your are contributing to initiatives that build global peace, facilitate cross-cultural exchange, and empower the next generation of global leaders. Help us do the work, and create a more unified and inclusive future. We are honored to be hosting high school students from Kiribati in San Diego, who will be joining us at this event. As a nation with a young population and uncertain future, Kiribati is investing in its young leaders, ensuring they have tools and opportunities to rise above their uncertain prospects. As we celebrate 45 years of the San Diego Diplomacy Council and look toward the next 45 and beyond, we want to be intentional about what it means to build a sustainable legacy. Not just for our organization, but for global leaders everywhere. Visit: “The Next 45: Building a Sustainable Legacy”, presented by the San Diego Diplomacy Council San Diego Diplomacy Council on Instagram and Facebook