Although our cartoonists draw about a wide range of issues, some subjects get a lot of ink. On this page, you can find the collections we have created about these subjects, grouping together some of our favorite cartoons that provide different perspectives and global coverage.
Another financial crisis?
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the troubles facing Credit Suisse could endanger the entire financial system.
Xi Jinping forever
China's Xi Jinpingstarts a historic third term in power.
Our oceans
Will our oceans be without fish by 2048, only to be filled up with thrash?
One year of war in Ukraine
24 February 2023 marks the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
World Day of Social Justice
20 February is World Day of Social Justice, an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections.
Syria needs help
The part of Syria that was hid by the devastating earthquake is in dire need of help, but aid is slow to come as Assad is blocking supplies and rescue workers and the world’s focus seems to be more on Turkey.
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
A huge earthquake has killed more than 4,300 people in Turkey and Syria.
Artificial intelligence
With programs like ChatGTP for text and Dall-E or Midjourney for visuals, some people fear AI might soon equal or even take over humanity's creativity.
Tanks to Ukraine!
Germany and the US have pledged tanks to aid Kyiv's fight against the invasion.
Tanks to Ukraine?
Ukrainian officials have been calling on Western allies to supply them with the modern German-made tanks for months but Germany has held back from sending them or allowing other NATO countries to do so.
Israel bans Palestinian flag
Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s new hard-right national security minister, has ordered police to remove any Palestinian flag flown in public.
Attack on Brazilian democracy
Supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed Brazil's Congress and top court.
China’s Covid crisis
China scrapped its strict zero-Covid policy in December and has seen a rapid surge of infections and deaths.
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI passed away on December 31, 2022.
2023
Our cartoonists share their hopes and fears for the coming year.