The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as the sway of Iran […]
Month: June 2025
Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter […]
Violence Erupts Between Israeli Settlers and Military in West Bank
Hard-right activists clashed with troops and set fire to a security site following a growing wave of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe
Health warnings were issued to tens of millions of Europeans as temperatures climbed well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, or more than 40 degrees Celsius.
Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour
Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.
Political Rivalry in Zambia Extends to Funeral of Former President Edgar Lungu
The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by hostility
Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld
The Sinaloa Cartel, the world’s most-feared fentanyl trafficker, is reeling from an internal war and a U.S.-Mexican crackdown. Its fate could upend global criminal networks.
Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld
The Sinaloa Cartel, the world’s most-feared fentanyl trafficker, is reeling from an internal war and a U.S.-Mexican crackdown. Its fate could upend global criminal networks.
The War Within the Sinaloa Cartel Explained
One of the world’s most powerful criminal syndicates is facing a government crackdown and internal war after the son of a drug lord betrayed his […]
Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China
China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in […]