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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    Natural Disasters
    Why Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted CaliforniaWhy Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted California
    Natural Disasters

    The storm has caused significant flooding, power outages, and rock and mudslides in the Southwest, with more to potentially come.

    By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
    World Politics
    Why a progressive’s victory in Guatemala mattersWhy a progressive’s victory in Guatemala matters
    World Politics

    Anti-corruption presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo has heralded a new era for Guatemala.

    By Nicole Narea and Ellen Ioanes
    Immigration
    NYC is struggling to help asylum seekers. Here’s why.NYC is struggling to help asylum seekers. Here’s why.
    Immigration

    Mayor Eric Adams said this week that caring for migrants will cost the city $12 billion.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Niger’s coup and the international community’s opposition, explainedNiger’s coup and the international community’s opposition, explained
    World Politics

    President Mohamed Bazoum has refused to resign despite July’s military takeover.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    India
    How Manipur violence is challenging India’s politicsHow Manipur violence is challenging India’s politics
    India

    Modi and the BJP face a no-confidence motion due to brutal conflict.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Abortion
    In Texas, a temporary win for abortion rightsIn Texas, a temporary win for abortion rights
    Abortion

    Vague health exceptions to extreme abortion bans aren’t just a Texas problem.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    European Union
    The extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next yearThe extra step you’ll need to take before flying to Europe next year
    European Union

    The EU has a new travel authorization program, ETIAS, set to roll out in 2024 that will affect travelers across the globe.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The saga of China’s missing-then-fired foreign ministerThe saga of China’s missing-then-fired foreign minister
    World Politics

    We still don’t really know what happened to Qin Gang.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Israel
    Israel’s protests over sweeping judicial reforms, explainedIsrael’s protests over sweeping judicial reforms, explained
    Israel

    Air Force pilots and Israel’s biggest trade union threatened strikes over the legislation.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Thailand’s democracy could still move forward — even without PitaThailand’s democracy could still move forward — even without Pita
    World Politics

    Thai politics could still change despite the best efforts of the military and the monarchy.

    By Ellen Ioanes