World
What the UN Security Council Does — and How the Veto Works
The Security Council is the UN's most powerful body, where any one of five permanent members can block a major decision on its own with the veto.
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Margaret Ellison
Margaret Ellison is the editor-in-chief of Tilias News. She leads the newsroom's coverage of world affairs and oversees editorial standards across every section, with a focus on clear, sourced reporting that respects the reader's time.
Climate
The Greenhouse Effect, Explained
How a thin blanket of gases keeps Earth warm enough to live on — and why adding more of them is changing the climate.
World
Refugee, Migrant, Asylum Seeker: What the Terms Actually Mean
These three words are often used interchangeably, but in international law they mean different things — and the difference affects people's protection.
Climate
How Solar Panels Turn Sunlight Into Electricity
Inside the photovoltaic effect: how a slab of treated silicon converts light into usable electric current, with no moving parts.
World
How a Country Becomes a Member of the European Union
Joining the EU is a long, structured process built around democratic standards and adopting the bloc's entire body of law, chapter by chapter.
Climate
Carbon Offsets: What They Are, and Why They’re Controversial
Buying a credit to cancel out emissions sounds simple — but the value of an offset depends on claims that are hard to verify.
