The flow of goods in Manzhouli, China’s main border crossing with Russia, underscores increasingly close ties between the two countries,…
Zelensky Faces Criticism in Ukraine Over Effort to Rein In Corruption Agencies
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian agencies leading efforts against corruption. Critics say it was an overstepping…
Aid Groups Blame Israel’s Siege of Gaza for ‘Mass Starvation’
More than 100 organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders, add to growing calls for aid restrictions to…
Officials in Iran Suspect Sabotage in Wave of Fires and Explosions
For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a…
As Trump Quits UNESCO, China Expands Influence
Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.
A New Golf Course and Old Grudges Await Trump in Scotland
Many Scots refuse to make peace with President Trump or his golf resorts, even after he deepened his investment in…
Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks, but Peace Remains Elusive
Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold another round of negotiations on Wednesday in Istanbul, but the two warring countries…
Zelensky’s Government Takes Aim at Corruption Fighters
Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption…
Bangladesh Mourns After Deadly Plane Crash During School Lunch Break
Nearly all of the 31 killed when a Bangladeshi fighter jet crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated in…
Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza City and Raids W.H.O. Offices
Strikes in the central part of the territory targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that…