Beluga Whales Are Rescued From Ukrainian War Zone to New Home in Spain
A pair of whales were extricated from the besieged city of Kharkiv and taken to an aquarium in Spain with…
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When the Only Escape From War in Gaza Is to Buy a Way Out
For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen…
Seafaring Nomads Settle Down Without Quite Embracing Life on Land
Indonesia’s Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits,…
Middle East Crisis: Little Aid Reaching Gazans Even as Israel Reduces Fighting, Officials Say
More than eight months into the war, chaos and damage in Gaza mean there has been little benefit from the…
Putin and Kim Jong-un Sign Pact in North Korea
A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia’s leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising…
In North Macedonia, Disputes Over History Extend to Statues
North Macedonia has claimed historical figures as part of a drive to build a national identity. That has ruffled the…
Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism
The former House speaker joined a congressional delegation that met with the Tibetan spiritual leader at his home in India….
U.S. Pier for Gaza Aid Is Failing, and Could Be Dismantled Early
Officials hope a looming deadline will pressure Israel to open more land routes into the territory, which is facing extreme…
Putin Will Head to North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim
President Vladimir V. Putin’s military needs have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen ties with the authoritarian government of Kim Jong-un,…
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Envoy Holds Talks on Israel-Hezbollah Tensions in Bid to Avert Wider War
A full-scale war could devastate both Israel and Lebanon, where the Hezbollah militia is a far better trained and equipped…