Iranians managed to gain some unreliable connection to the internet on Friday after a near-total blackout that lasted four days.
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Trump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally
The outreach to Belarus’s autocratic leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, comes as the country has released at least 14 political prisoners.
Israel-Iran Conflict: Live Updates: Israel and Iran Trade New Strikes on 9th Day of War
President Trump said there was little he could do to stop the Israeli attacks. A European diplomatic effort to rein in the hostilities ended without […]
Ukraine Warns Teenagers the Enemy Is Inside Their Phones
Ukraine’s security service is holding classes at high schools to alert teenagers of Russian efforts to recruit them.
As Iran and Israel Battle, the Rest of the Mideast Fears What’s Next
The fight between two well-armed regional powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern worsened by the prospect of U.S. involvement.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also […]
BTS Is Back Together. Does It Still Rule K-Pop?
Suga is the last member of the wildly popular band to complete his national service. After more than two years apart, the challenge is to […]
How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
UK Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool
As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.
Europe Attempts to Provide an Off-Ramp to Iran in Geneva Talks
Top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany met with Iran’s foreign minister in a last-ditch effort to avoid escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.