Middle East Crisis: Israel’s Claim of Control Over Border Zone Risks Raising Tensions With Egypt
The two countries have butted heads over Israel’s military offensive in Rafah. Egypt has warned that if Israeli forces occupied…
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Ukraine Warns of Deepening Russian Threat in the North
Analysts say an offensive in the Kharkiv or Sumy regions could stretch Ukrainian troops to the breaking point and allow…
Mexicans Are on the Verge of Electing Their First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum is the front-runner in Mexico’s presidential race, but she is wrestling with the image that she could be…
‘Not Everything Was Bad’: Saluting the Mercedes of Eastern Europe and a Communist Past
A festival of classic cars from the communist era brings out some nostalgia in eastern Germany for pre-unification days, although…
Singapore Airlines Flight Fell 178 Feet in Under 5 Seconds
A man died and more than 70 other people were injured last week when a flight to Singapore from London…
South Korean Marine’s Death Becomes Impeachment Threat for President
President Yoon Suk Yeol has been accused of intervening in a probe into an accidental death during a peacetime search…
What Does the ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Military Offensive in Rafah Mean?
There is a substantial consensus among legal experts that Israel cannot continue its current Rafah offensive without violating the court’s…
Hong Kong to Rule on Democrats in Largest National Security Trial
Forty-seven pro-democracy activists face prison time for holding a primary election as Beijing cracks down on even peaceful political opposition.
Blinken Hints U.S. May Accept Ukrainian Strikes in Russia With American Arms
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made his remarks after some European leaders called on President Biden to lift the…
Israeli Military Operations in Gaza to Continue Through 2024, Official Says
The assessment, at odds with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that the country is “on the brink of victory,” came…