Over 260 people were released from prisons in El Salvador and Venezuela. Now they face the challenge of coming home.
Month: July 2025
Israel Issues Evacuation Order for New Area in Gaza
The attack occurred after the Israeli military had told Palestinians to leave an area where many have sought refuge and warned that it may expand […]
China Exit Ban on Wells Fargo Executive Stokes Foreign Business Anxiety
The case comes around the same time a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, adding to growing unease even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.
Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind
The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.
Even as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change
Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of […]
The K-Pop Band Big Ocean Is Making Waves With Sign Language
Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.
At Least 28 Dead After Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
The boat, carrying 48 passengers and five crew members, was on a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay when a sudden storm caused it to […]
Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval
Sectarian-tinged clashes left hundreds dead and attracted Israeli military intervention. A U.S. envoy said Israel and Syria had agreed to a truce.
South Korea Pulls Report Into Jeju Air Crash After Victims’ Families Protest
Relatives of the Jeju Air disaster victims objected to the report in a stormy scene at a news conference, complaining that it blamed the pilots […]
Russia Makes Gains in Ukraine in Summer Offensive
The most important factors may be far from the battlefield.