Western sanctions on Russian gem stones have taken a heavy toll on an Indian town dependent on exporting polished diamonds.
China's Housing Glut Collides With Its Shrinking Population
Many cities are stuck with empty homes that they will likely never fill, adding to the country’s economic woes.
Israel Sends Troops Into Lebanon, Escalating Fight Against Hezbollah
The first big incursion in two decades fans fears of a wider regional war.
U.S. Positions Military Forces in Middle East to Deter Iranian Attack
The Pentagon’s move comes as Israel ramps up its strikes against Hezbollah and prepares for a limited ground operation in Lebanon.
Israeli Special Forces Launch Raids Into Lebanon Ahead of Possible Ground Incursion
The small, targeted raids are aimed at gathering intelligence ahead of a possible ground incursion that could come as soon as this week.
Nasrallah's Killing Leaves Hezbollah Diminished---With a Void at the Top
The Lebanese militant group’s next leader will confront the most challenging moment in the organization’s four-decade history.
Far-Right Freedom Party Wins Historic Support in Austria
The election result reflects a trend across Europe, where an influx of migrants has led to political fragmentation in some countries.
Hezbollah Misjudged Israel's Weakness and Iran's Might
A succession of Israeli strikes have reset the military calculus in the Middle East, but it remains just as dangerous.
How Israel Killed Hezbollah's Leader in Underground Bunker
Israel’s air force hit an underground bunker where Hassan Nasrallah and other senior leaders had gathered with more than 80 tons of bombs.
Canadian Grain Terminal Workers Reach Tentative Deal Ending Strike
The work stoppage affected six terminals at Port of Vancouver that are critical for exports of canola, wheat, barley and other grains from Canada’s prairies.
Russia and China Defy the West Deep in the Arctic
A Norwegian archipelago is emerging as a front line in Russia and China’s attempts to dominate trade routes and expand their military presence in the Arctic region, at the expense of the West.
Israel Targeted Hassan Nasrallah, the Fierce Islamist Behind Hezbollah's Rise
The militant group’s leader is revered and reviled in the Middle East.
Moody's Lowers Israel's Rating Citing Geopolitical Risks
Israel’s long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings were lowered to Baa1 from A2 and assigned a negative outlook as the intensity of the country’s fighting with Hezbollah has increased in recent days.
Israel Says It Shot Down Missile Fired From Yemen
The third attack in two weeks aimed at Israel’s central area signaled the risk of a widening conflict as fighting in Gaza and Lebanon continues.
Japan's Next Leader, Shigeru Ishiba, Pushes to Remake Military Alliance With U.S.
Japan’s next leader will be a former defense minister who wants to reshape what he sees as an unequal alliance with the U.S., presaging possible tensions with Washington.
How Israel's Spies Got Blindsided by Hamas but Still Hit Hezbollah Hard
After dismissing signs of the looming Oct. 7 attacks, Israel now has the enemy it prepared for.
As Exxon Pumps Guyana's Oil, China Is Winning Battle for Influence
Chinese companies are investing heavily in the sparsely populated South American country, home to the largest oil find in a generation.
U.S. 'Unimpressed' With Ukraine's Victory Plan Ahead of Biden-Zelensky Meeting
The Biden administration is concerned that the Ukrainian leader’s plan is little more than a repackaged request for more weapons and the lifting of restrictions on long-range missiles, U.S. officials said.
An Isolated Netanyahu Resists Pressure to End Conflicts
Efforts to isolate and punish Israel for its conduct in Gaza are nowhere more evident than at the United Nations, where world leaders are gathering this week.
Zelensky Appeals for More Pressure on Russia in U.N. Speech
Ukraine’s president is visiting the U.S. to lobby for greater support against Russia’s invasion.
Commerzbank CEO to Step Down, Finance Chief Bettina Orlopp Named Successor
The changes come as the German bank continues a battle with UniCredit over its future.
Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls. Now the Market Is Thriving.
Landlords in Buenos Aires are rushing to put properties back on the market, and many renters are getting better deals after the country’s new president scrapped rental laws, along with most government price controls.
China Central Bank Takes More Steps to Boost Flagging Economy
The People’s Bank of China took more steps to boost its flagging economy, after a slew of downbeat indicators recently sparked concerns that Beijing’s official annual growth target of around 5% might be out of reach.
Israel Calls On Civilians Near Hezbollah Targets to Evacuate as Strikes Intensify
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon in what it said was a pre-emptive strike targeting Hezbollah’s military infrastructure.
The Sports Star and Tabloid Fixture Staring Down Pakistan's Army
From jail, former Prime Minister Imran Khan still makes decisions big and small for the party he built. He tells the Journal he’s battling for democracy.
Russia and U.S. Religious Conservatives See Common Foe in Africa: Gay Rights
Unlikely coalition provides moral support for local activists pushing laws criminalizing homosexuality; death penalty in Uganda.
Israel and Hezbollah Ramp Up Cross-Border Attacks as War Moves Closer
The militant group said it targeted an airbase and a developer of Israel’s Iron Dome system, while dozens of Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanon.
Israel's Ultimatum to Hezbollah: Back Off or Go to War
A strategy shift includes escalating attacks aimed at forcing the militant group from the Lebanon-Israel border.
France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward
The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.
Death Toll From Israeli Strike on Hezbollah Military Leaders Rises
The militant group said 16 of its members were killed in Friday’s attack in Beirut, which Lebanon’s health minister said left a total of 31 people dead.
Russian Strikes on Power Grid Push Ukraine's Businesses to Breaking Point
Economists are cutting growth forecasts for Ukraine as companies struggle to hang on.
The Mysterious Trail of Hezbollah's Exploding Pagers
The attack on the militant group has prompted several investigations into the supply chain behind the devices that detonated this week.
Hezbollah Hunts for Security Gaps, Moles as It Reels From Brutal Week
Hezbollah was scrambling to recover from a week of blows delivered by Israel, including airstrikes and exploding electronic devices.
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.
U.S. Officials Conclude Middle East Peace Deal Out of Reach During Biden's Term
The Biden administration is still pushing talks, but it is no longer expecting a breakthrough.
Brazil Fines Musk for Skirting X Ban
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Elon Musk’s X to pay a fine of almost $1 million a day until he stops users from accessing the banned platform in the country.
Norges Bank Holds Key Rate, First Cut Seen at Beginning of 2025
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5%, a level that is expected to remain unchanged until the end of the year as a weak krone continues to threaten efforts to bring inflation down.
Putin Is Under Pressure to Call Up More Troops for War of Attrition
The Russian president earlier this year rebuffed Defense Ministry officials who had tried to convince him they needed more soldiers.
How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon's Streets and Malls
Pagers and walkie-talkies detonated as members of the militant group ate lunch, attended funerals and went about daily life.
Suspected Trump Gunman Touted Potential 'Taiwan Foreign Legion'
In a self-published book, social-media posts and interviews, Ryan Routh described Taiwan as a vulnerable democracy that deserves stronger support from the U.S.
New Details in Hezbollah Pager Attack Point to Supply-Chain Breach by Israel
A picture began to emerge of a highly complex attack carried out by Israel, after thousands of pagers carried by members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exploded around the same time.
The Missing Girls: How China's One-Child Policy Tore Families Apart
A now-ended adoption program created the perception that Chinese girls weren’t valued. Once hidden in a grocery bag, an adoptee found there was more to her own story.
How Did Thousands of Pagers Used by Hezbollah Explode at the Same Time?
The unprecedented attack comes after Israeli officials warned about escalating tensions on the Lebanese border.
Venezuela Detains Three Americans After Promising to End the Practice
Nicolás Maduro’s regime claims the prisoners were working on behalf of U.S. intelligence services, while Washington denies the accusation.
U.S. Warns Israel Against Escalating Fight With Hezbollah
Israel’s defense minister says only military action can bring Israelis back to their homes on the Lebanese border.
Authorities Say Trump Is Safe After Gun Shots Nearby
The former president was in Florida when the shooting occurred.
Republicans Planned to Campaign on the Economy. Trump and Vance Are Talking About Cats and Taylor Swift.
The GOP running mates defend unfounded pet-eating rumors and criticize the pop star who endorsed Harris.
The Fanatic Amateur Investors Behind Palantir
Neither a consumer brand nor a meme stock, Palantir Technologies has developed a fervid following among amateur investors—and it is joining the S&P 500 stock index later this month.
For Years, Chinese Workers Could Retire at 50. Now, China Can't Afford It.
To bolster the country’s pension system, Beijing moved to raise the retirement age for men to 63 from 60, and for some women to 55 from 50.
Fiction: 'Small Rain' by Garth Greenwell
Plus Tony Tulathimutte’s “Rejection” and Paolo Iacovelli’s “The King of Video Poker.”
Will I Have to Vote for Donald Trump?
I’ve left the Democratic Party, but I don’t like the alternative. Here’s how Harris can win me over.
'Billionaire Island' Review: Seafood Drama on Netflix
A series follows the cutthroat corporate intrigue surrounding a Norwegian family’s salmon business.
'The Rising' Review: How to Rebuild From Rubble
Larry Silverstein recounts his role in a significant chapter in New York City history: rebuilding the World Trade Center.
Keurig Dr Pepper Said Its K-Cups Could Be Recycled. Not So, Says SEC
Keurig Dr Pepper has agreed to pay a civil penalty to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges over claims made by the beverage company that its single-serve pods, or K-Cups, could be “effectively” recycled.
How Harris and Trump Will Try to Win the Debate
In their first face-to-face encounter, the two candidates will try to draw contrasts with each other before a closely divided electorate.
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.3% higher and silver rose 1.7%, with both metals up three of the past four sessions.
Washington Gridlock Creates a Wireless Spectrum Gap
Congress needs to restore the FCC’s auction authority or the U.S. will lose its technological advantage.
Why Trump's Conviction Can't Stand
It rests on an intent to violate a state law that is pre-empted by the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Brazilians Take to Streets to Protest Ban on Elon Musk's X
Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro rallied in the heart of São Paulo Saturday to protest the Supreme Court’s ban on Elon Musk’s X platform.
Pope Tours Asia, Georgia School Shooting: Photos of the Week
Ohtani bobblehead, New York Fashion Week, and more images from around the world, selected by The Wall Street Journal photo editors.
'Shark Tank'InvestorRohan Oza Sells Beverly Hills Home for About $21 Million
The CAVU Venture Partners co-founder had listed the six-bedroom contemporary compound for nearly $25 million in May.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Trump Can Make America Healthy Again
Chronic diseases have reached crisis proportions, and Kamala Harris seems uninterested in the issue.
A $70 Million Teardown Smashes Fort Lauderdale's Home Price Record
The buyer plans to demolish the newly renovated home and a build a smaller house in its place.
Turkey's Central Bank Could Cut Rates This Year
It looks more likely that the Turkish central bank will move to cut interest rates this year after annual inflation dropped sharply again in August, says Bartosz Sawicki of fintech firm Conotoxia.
'Outposts of Diplomacy' Review: Territorial History
As the embassy developed as an institution, it began to be used to link nations with sometimes virulently opposed beliefs.
Volkswagen Mulls German Plant Closures to Cut Costs
Automaker is considering such moves amid fierce competition from European and Chinese rivals.
Far Right Gets Historic Win in Eastern German Elections
Ballots in two states deliver the first far-right victory in Germany since the end of World War II—and a fresh embarrassment for Olaf Scholz’s government.
Judges Say You Can't Build That
Two case studies in why the U.S. desperately needs permitting reform.
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