After Hajj Deaths, Egypt Suspends 16 Companies
The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make…
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Middle East Crisis: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza City; Casualties Are Reported
The Israeli military said fighter jets had targeted “Hamas military infrastructure” at two sites. Gazan authorities reported multiple dead and…
Sheinbaum’s American Experience Offers Clues to Her Approach to U.S. Relations
The next Mexican president’s years of living in California provide insight into how she will handle key issues in Mexico-Washington…
Drag Takes Off in the Philippines, a Bastion of Christianity
For many performers, drag is not only a cultural phenomenon, but also a political statement promoting social justice and gay…
U.S.D.A. Avocado Inspectors Will Start Returning to Mexican Packing Plants
The inspections in Michoacán, the Mexican state responsible for most avocado exports to the U.S., were suspended last weekend because…
Putin Came to Asia to Disrupt, and He Succeeded
His embrace of North Korea and deal making with Vietnam injected more potential threats into a region already strained by…
Why Turkey Is Euro 2024’s Second Home Team
A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking…
Pope’s Anti-Gay Slur Lays Bare Church’s Contradictions
The pope used homophobic slang and cautioned prelates about admitting gay men into seminaries. But ordination has also long been…
Putin Shows He Can Antagonize the U.S. Far Afield From Ukraine
His support for North Korea’s military ambitions showed he can inflict pain on the U.S. and its NATO allies in…
Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank
Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel’s control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international…