New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.
Month: May 2025
A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight
Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.
Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late?
Prince Harry’s desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rupture that could undermine the monarchy’s attempts to model unity.
Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf?
His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.
Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe
European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.
Trump’s No. 1 Fan in Greenland: A Bricklayer Turned Political Player
Jorgen Boassen’s idolization of all things Trump, which has won him friends in Washington and sometimes hostile attention at home, has given him an unlikely […]
Live Updates: India and Pakistan Announce Cease-Fire
The truce came after several days of the countries’ most expansive fighting in decades. But there were reports of some continuing violence.
World Catholics See the First American Pope as Hardly American
Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.
Pope Leo XIV Outlines Path for Catholic Church That Follows in Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including a “loving care for […]
European Leaders Visit Kyiv in a Show of Solidarity for Ukraine
They renewed the push for an unconditional 30-day cease-fire that Russia has rebuffed.