Thousands of migrants from Venezuela and other countries are stranded in southern Mexico, forbidden to travel or work, but lacking the papers or money to […]
Month: May 2025
After 100 Years, Britain’s Two-Party Political System May Be Crumbling
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., is presenting a serious challenge to the governing Labour Party and to the opposition Conservatives.
Poised to Expand Gaza Offensive, Israel Calls Up Thousands of Reserve Soldiers
The mobilization could indicate that Israel is preparing to shift its tactics in its fight against Hamas.
Oil Prices Are Falling. Here’s Where That Could Spell Trouble.
For countries that depend heavily on oil revenue, dropping prices are worrisome.
Ukraine Rejects Russian Call for a Three-Day Cease-Fire
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the proposal a “theatrical show” and said such a short truce would not bolster negotiations for a lasting peace.
Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias
After this week’s bloodshed, Druse leaders in Ashrafieh Sahnaya agreed to integrate militia fighters into government forces. But some residents remain wary.
Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate
Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel.
These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope
As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.
As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key
Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader […]
The Frightening Precedents for Trump’s ‘Legal Abyss’
The ‘dual-state theory’ explains how authoritarians bend the law to their will.