The 7.7.-magnitude quake caused havoc across a swath of Southeast Asia. At least three deaths were reported in Bangkok.
Month: March 2025
In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.
For Some Autocrats, Even Rigged Elections Can Be Too Much of a Threat
Protests are raging in Turkey after the arrest of the country’s most prominent opposition politician.
Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says
In an interview, the leader of Pope Francis’s medical team called it “a miracle” that the 88-year-old pontiff left the hospital, but said he needs […]
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.
Rattled by Trump, America’s Allies Shift to Defense Mode
The new auto tariffs are straining relations with U.S. allies and deepening doubts about America’s reliability as a partner.
European Leaders Try to Hammer Out Ukraine Support Plans
Over 30 officials gathered in Paris for the meeting. But who is willing to do what in this coalition is still unclear.
South Sudan’s Vice President Machar Arrested, Party Says
The United Nations warned that the detention of Vice President Riek Machar threatens to push the world’s youngest country back into civil war.
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks
For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.
How Russia’s Tactics Give Them an Advantage in U.S.-led Peace Talks
Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the advantage in talks with a deal-hungry United States, experts said.