Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Under Pressure to Address Cease-Fire Calls in His Speech to Congress
Families of hostages in Gaza and many others in Israel and abroad will be watching the Israeli prime minister’s address…
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Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?
Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The…
Typhoon Gaemi Approaches Taiwan as Hundreds of Flights Are Canceled
Typhoon Gaemi, nearing the island with Category 4 winds, was expected to make landfall Wednesday night after killing at least…
Paris, City of Light and Shadows, Is Redrawn for the Olympics
The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, Paris…
Nepal Plane Crash Kills 18 People After Takeoff
The pilot of the Saurya Airlines flight, which was departing from Kathmandu, was the only survivor, officials said.
Ukrainians Are Turning to ‘Death Doulas’ Amid War With Russia
The work of those who guide people coping with acute grief has grown in importance in war-torn Ukraine, where death…
Fatah and Hamas Sign Unity Deal in China, but Deep Divisions Remain
In a move brokered by China, Fatah and Hamas endorsed a unified government for the West Bank and Gaza, but…
An Unbending Leader’s Crackdown Rains Carnage on Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s deadly response to student-led protests has grown into the biggest challenge ever to her dominance.
Netanyahu Seeks Support in U.S. Visit, but Will Find a Nation Distracted
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is to meet President Biden and address Congress this week, swapping one political maelstrom…
Israel Orders New Evacuation in Gaza as Aid Workers Say Bombing Kills Dozens
Israeli forces said they struck dozens of sites in Khan Younis where Hamas operated and fired rockets, and they shrank…