Reportage
Destination Tijuana
The Mexican border city of Tijuana was once considered a stopover for migrants attempting to reach the U.S. Yet it has increasingly become a destination in its own right, offering a different kind of American dream.
Feeding the Flames
An in-depth New Lines investigation exposes how Turkey’s wildfire crisis is driven not just by climate change, but by government forestry policy, unchecked development and opaque legal frameworks.
For the Uyghur Diaspora, the Taste of Home Brings Both Joy and Sorrow
Jewher Ilham is a 31-year-old Uyghur residing in the U.S., and the dishes she grew up eating continue to remind her of home. But her relationship with these flavors changed after her father was arrested back in China and later sentenced to life in prison on charges of “separatism.”
The Chinese Men Seeking Pakistani Christian Wives
Chinese men, who outnumber women of their generation, have been looking for brides abroad, including among Pakistan’s Christians. Treading the line between arranged marriage and human trafficking, these weddings have been facing increased scrutiny, but have persisted as ties between the countries deepen.
Zohran Mamdani’s Stunning Upset Redefines New York Politics
In the final weeks of Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, it became clear the 33-year-old democratic socialist was poised for victory. Yet when he defied the poll leads of rival Andrew Cuomo and won just 90 minutes after voting closed, he stunned New York — and U.S. — politics.
Syria’s Christians Are Facing New Fears
Syria’s Christians have been left fearful for the future and indignant over the government’s muted response following Sunday’s deadly bombing in a Damascus church.
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Tracks the History of the Cold War
A journey on the Tazara train from Tanzania to Zambia reveals the present and past of this iconic railway, along with the history of Chinese influence in the region.