Studying overseas, a former “little pink” started questioning her patriotic education.
Taiwan's President Begins Hawaii Stopover Despite China's Protests
Lai Ching-te faces the challenge of strengthening ties as U.S. begins transition in Washington.
At Israel's Northern Border, Caution and Fear Despite Hezbollah Truce
Many residents remain wary of returning to their homes near the border with Lebanon after this week’s cease-fire.
Rebel Forces in Syria Enter Aleppo in Surprise Offensive
Syria’s antigovernment forces claimed a stunning advance into Aleppo, in a setback for the government in Damascus and its allies Russia and Iran.
China's Local Governments Hold Back Wages in Desperate Scrape for Cash
Beijing’s recent attempt to address the trillions in hidden debt held by local governments only scratches the surface.
Hezbollah Fighters Retreat North After Truce, Past Lebanese Civilians Heading Home
How the militants’ withdrawal unfolds is a key test of the truce deal, which also requires Israeli forces to leave Lebanon.
China Targets Senior Admiral in New Round of Defense Purges
The investigation into Adm. Miao Hua, a protégé of leader Xi Jinping, follows a spate of disciplinary cases that have targeted senior military officials.
More Oil for Fewer Migrants: Trump Is Urged to Make Deal With Venezuela
Lobbying efforts push for negotiations with strongman Nicolás Maduro instead of seeking regime change.
U.S. Moves Forward With $680 Million Arms Sale to Israel
The package of bombs and weapons-guidance kits comes as a cease-fire is reached in Lebanon.
China Is Bombarding Tech Talent With Job Offers. The West Is Freaking Out.
Chinese companies are trying to poach engineers in high-tech Western industries by offering to triple their salaries as Beijing seeks to catch up with Silicon Valley in the battle for tech supremacy.
Why Mexico Will Find It Tough to Heed Trump's Calls to Tame the Cartels
Mexican officials fear relations will suffer as Donald Trump takes aim at the growing power of fentanyl-smuggling gangs.
Trump Ally Holds Up Promotion of Army General Involved in Afghanistan Evacuation
Pentagon fears the delay could foreshadow other moves against officers under Trump.
Mystery Drones Spotted at U.S. Air Bases in England
The U.K. sent military personnel to help jam and track the drones after sightings.
Israel Pounds Beirut, Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon Ahead of Expected Cease-Fire
In southern Lebanon, Israel said its forces reached the Litani River, a significant marker in the war. Israel has demanded Hezbollah pull its forces back north of the river.
Europe Can't Make Ukraine Enough Weapons---So It's Paying Kyiv to Do It
The “Danish Model” of funding arms production cuts costs, delays and corruption, according to supporters of the approach.
DHL Cargo Plane Crashes in Lithuania, Killing One
A DHL cargo plane flying from Germany to Lithuania crashed near Vilnius airport, according to an airport spokesperson.
Ukraine Clings to Shrinking Sliver of Russia, Expecting Trump to Push for Peace Talks
Moscow’s forces have launched a massive counteroffensive to retake land in the Kursk region, a potential bargaining chip for Kyiv.
Chuck Woolery, Host of 'Love Connection,' Dies at 83
The genial TV host turned right-wing podcaster was an outspoken critic of the government’s pandemic response.
Israel Says Rabbi Found Dead in U.A.E. Was Murdered
Israel said the abduction and killing of Rabbi Zvi Kogan was a “criminal antisemitic terrorist attack.”
War Between Hezbollah and Israel Drags Beirut Back Into Despair
Lebanon’s capital city is returning to a cycle of violence and destruction just as it was beginning to stabilize after years of chaos.
U.N. Reaches $300 Billion Climate Financing Deal as Trump Looms
The U.S. and other wealthy countries have agreed to triple their annual climate financing by 2035, but the incoming administration is expected to repudiate deal.
Jewish Community Leader Missing in U.A.E., Raising Fears of Terrorism
Israel’s Mossad spy agency opens a probe into the disappearance of an Israeli citizen who is a Chabad rabbi in Abu Dhabi
Canada's Plan for U.S. Trade Talks: Throw Mexico Under the Bus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested his country could cut a deal with the U.S. without Mexico.
To Challenge China, India Needs to Get Out of the Way of Its Factory Owners
India has a fresh chance to become a manufacturing powerhouse with the election of Donald Trump, who has promised to levy sky-high import tariffs on Chinese goods.
Ukraine Is Firing Western-Made Ballistic Missiles---and Starting to Build Its Own
Yet Kyiv’s missile program lacks capacity and funding, which could limit its effectiveness.
Iran Faces Fresh International Pressure Over Nuclear Activities
The U.N. atomic agency has voted to censure Tehran, opening the way for punitive steps against it.
Brazilian Police Accuse Former President Bolsonaro of Plotting Coup
The sweeping charges against the ex-leader and 36 of his allies come after police uncover a plan to assassinate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Senior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Official Says
It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Hair-Raising Stakes of Flying Into Beirut's Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport has operated almost without interruption since Israel began targeting Hezbollah personnel and weapons nearby with regular airstrikes south of Beirut.
China Is Building 30,000 Miles of High-Speed Rail---That It Might Not Need
The train system is one of the biggest public works in history, and it’s becoming a giant money pit.
Chinese-Registered Ship Is Held in Baltic Sea Sabotage Investigation
A Chinese ship that sailed over two severed data cables in the Baltic Sea around the time they were cut has been stopped by the Danish navy as part of an international investigation into what police say is a possible act of sabotage.
In Brazil, Xi Jinping Cultivates a Friend as He Braces for Trump
Working with a “like-minded” Lula, China aims to check America’s global dominance and keep trade going.
North Korea Sent a Mystery Man to Lead Its Troops Fighting Ukraine
In a country that fetes its military elites like celebrities, Col. Gen. Kim Yong Bok was rarely seen in public. Until he was chosen to lead Pyongyang’s troops sent to aid Russia.
He Rose to Riches in Hong Kong. Now He's a Symbol of China's Crackdown.
Media baron Jimmy Lai, who protested for democracy, faces possible life sentence.
Trump Isn't at the G-20 Summit but He's Dominating the Debate
Foreign leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro seem doubtful that President Biden’s trade, climate and security policies will endure.
Can Trump's Hardball Tactics on China Ease America's Fentanyl Crisis?
The president-elect says he will punish China if it doesn’t choke off the flow of ingredients, but Beijing could balk if relations between the countries sour.
Strikes Hit Beirut and Israel as U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire Deal
Five people were killed in the Lebanese capital and one in northern Israel.
Milei Looks for Trump's Help to 'Make Argentina Great Again'
The Argentine leader hopes the U.S. president-elect will help unlock billions of dollars in new loans to finance the capitalist makeover of his country.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Stir Fears of Sectarian Strife
Lebanon’s religious fault lines are straining as Israel’s war with the Hezbollah militant group grinds on.
Gymnastics Coach Bela Karolyi Dies at 82
Bela Karolyi rose to fame with Nadia Comaneci and a string of American stars, but he was also accused of contributing to a culture of abuse through his coaching methods.
China's Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes
In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested maritime claims—with two massive ships leading the charge.
Xi Tells Biden China Is Ready to Work With Incoming Administration
The two leaders’ final sit-down, at a summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump’s tariff threats.
Host of the COP29 Climate Talks Is Raining on His Own Parade
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has been praising fossil fuel and taking shots at geopolitical rivals, casting a cloud over the climate summit.
Killer Robots Are About to Fill Ukrainian Skies
Kyiv’s drone suppliers are ramping up production of computer-guided drones that are cheap to produce and can’t be electronically jammed.
Ted Olson, a Towering Figure of the Conservative Legal Movement, Dies at 84
Olson played a pivotal role in striking down affirmative action and securing George W. Bush’s 2000 victory, but called fighting for same-sex marriage ‘the highlight of my life.’
The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine
The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.
Iran Told U.S. It Wasn't Trying to Kill Trump
The written communication last month came after the Biden administration warned Tehran against attempts on Trump’s life.
Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Lebanon in Widening War Campaign
Israel is sending troops into villages farther from its border, in what some former senior security officials worry could turn into a war of attrition.
How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America
Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.
How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind
The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreat
The Former Oil Executive Who Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse case.
Trump Promised Policies Complicate Emerging Markets Trade
Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital, said he has trimmed exposure to emerging-market debt, citing the strengthening dollar. “That’s the terror for us,” Schurmeier said.
Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.
The U.S. Warned Israel to Increase Gaza Aid. The Results Are In Dispute.
The Biden administration says Israel has taken steps to improve humanitarian situation, but aid groups say conditions are dire.
Amsterdam Struggles to Quell Unrest Days After Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
The violent assaults have set off a charged debate over antisemitism in the Netherlands and the country’s success in integrating immigrants.
ICC Orders Probe of Chief Prosecutor Khan After Sexual-Misconduct Reports
The probe comes as the court weighs Karim Khan’s request to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
China Displays New Stealth Fighter in Race to Match U.S.
The public debut of new weapons at a Chinese airshow comes as concerns grow in Washington over Beijing’s expanding military power.
Palestinian Factions Edge Toward Plan for Postwar Gaza Recovery
Hamas and Fatah, bitter rivals, aim to create an apolitical committee acceptable to Israel to oversee aid distribution and rebuilding.
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines Says a Plane Was Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince, the country’s main hub, is temporarily closed.
Mexico to Court Private Investment in Power Sector to Support Green Energy
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is open to more private investment in the electricity sector as her government seeks to meet increased energy needs with a focus on renewables while recovering state dominance over the industry.
Inside Ukraine's Quest to Keep the Lights On as Winter Descends
Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.
Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister
The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses
The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.
Why North Korean Soldiers Are Prepared to Die in Russia
Nearly all would raise their hands to go, ex-military defectors explain, owing to regime loyalty, promise of higher status and a glimpse of the outside world.
A Xi Enforcer Is Revving Up China's Spy Machine---and Alarming the West
The intelligence agency accused of steering cyberattacks on the U.S. has grown more powerful with a trusted protégé of the Chinese leader at the helm.
Ukrainian Soldiers Say Trump's Peace Push Could Come With a Huge Cost
A rapid conclusion to the war now would likely leave Kyiv with the rough end of the deal.
Elon Musk Made Appearance on Trump-Zelensky Call
The billionaire owner of SpaceX was on the call briefly and his involvement wasn’t planned, according to those familiar with the conversation.
Israel Sending Rescue Planes After Israelis Attacked in Amsterdam
Street violence following a soccer game in Amsterdam saw Israeli fans chased down and beaten.
Tycoon Drives India's Push Against China's Solar-Energy Dominance
Gautam Adani, the founder of one of India’s biggest business conglomerates, lies at the intersection of the country’s clean energy challenge to China.
German Government Crisis Leaves Europe Headless Ahead of Trump's Return
With both France and Germany led by minority governments, the continent’s key powers are likely to be consumed by domestic politics as challenges pile up.
Pakistan Authorities Tighten Grip on Power With Controversial Legal Changes
Critics of the government have accused it of taking the country in an increasingly authoritarian direction in a bid to fend off any challenge from Imran Khan.
Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing
The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.
Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How.
Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line.
Germany's Fractious Government Collapses
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.
Russian Drone Jockeys Hunt Front-Line Shop Clerks and Repairmen in Ukraine
Drone attacks in the city of Kherson have made any time outdoors, even for a grocery run or a cigarette break, potentially deadly.
Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Alleged Incendiary-Device Plot
Lithuania says an operation to send explosives by mail shouldn’t go unanswered
In Challenge to New President, Mexico's High Court Reviews Judicial Overhaul
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.
Israel's Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant
Move follows months of disagreement over the handling of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon
Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Dies at 95
His chain of warehouse-style stores used cavernous interiors, low prices to lure customers.
A Commander's Defection Sparks Revenge Killings, Rapes and a New Exodus in Sudan
The paramilitary-turned-rebel Rapid Support Forces have raided villages and towns in Gezira state, displacing more than 135,000 people.
Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players
Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.
China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year
Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.
The Nerdy Gamers Who Became Ukraine's Deadliest Drone Pilots
Tech-savvy soldiers target Russian tanks and infantry, holding back their advance. A few pounds of explosives make the inexpensive aerial devices lethal.
U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran
The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.
Iran Tells Region 'Strong and Complex' Attack Coming on Israel
Tehran has warned diplomats that it is planning to use more powerful warheads and other weapons.
China Faces Dilemma With North Korean Troops Pouring Into Russia
As thousands of North Korean troops deploy to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, China is left particularly uncomfortable by the swift militarization of ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Israel Says Commandos Capture Hezbollah Operative in Rare Raid by Sea
The abduction involved Israel’s version of the Navy SEALs working deep in Lebanese territory.
Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'
Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.
U.K.'s Tories Turn to a Black, Right-Wing Culture Warrior to Revive Party
Kemi Badenoch became the first Black woman to lead the U.K.’s Conservative Party, following its disastrous performance in a recent general election.
China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood
Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.
As Flooding Death Toll Surpasses 200, Spain Braces for More Rain
While the eastern part of Spain reels from historic floods, the southwest is bracing for torrential rainfall.
Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack
A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.
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