The group was to turn over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, and after they are identified, Israel’s military said, Palestinian prisoners originally set to […]
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U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees
A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to […]
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national […]
Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say
The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some […]
South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline
South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition
Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.
In Former East Germany, the Hard-Right AfD Party Finds Most of Its Support
The former East Germany still votes virtually as a separate country — and increasingly for a party that has been linked to neo-Nazis.
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.
Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.
There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield […]