Overindebtedness, overbuilding and overcapacity are causing problems at home and abroad.
The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice
A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.
China's Xi Nods to 'External Uncertainties' in New Year's Speech
Weeks before Trump takes office, Xi is seeking to shore up confidence that the economy can withstand threats.
Zakir Hussain, Grammy-Winning Indian Tabla Player, Dies at 73
His collaborators included Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Herbie Hancock, Béla Fleck and Van Morrison.
Treasury Department Says Systems Hacked by China-Backed Actor
Treasury was informed on Dec. 8 by a third-party software service provider that a threat actor remotely accessed certain workstations and unclassified documents, according to a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
'Mayday, Mayday': The Final Six Minutes Before the Deadly South Korean Plane Crash
The Jeju Air flight’s final chaotic moments now sit at the heart of a South Korean investigation into one of the worst aviation disasters in years.
Syria Looks to Pick Up the Pieces of Its Shattered Economy
The country’s inexperienced leaders are trying to figure out how to revive an economy decimated by sanctions and years of conflict.
Jimmy Carter, Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies at 100
His single term in the White House was marked by the Iran hostage crisis and economic problems but was followed by decades of humanitarian work and the Nobel Peace Prize.
The Elusive Crime Boss Linked to Billion-Dollar 'Pig Butchering' Scams
The Chinese mobster known as Broken Tooth has played a central role in the emergence of a virulent new form of cyber fraud.
China Has Limited Firepower to Counter U.S. Tariffs
While Beijing has already brandished the ways it could hit back at Trump levies, such retaliation risks boomeranging..
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan's Leader Over 'Tragic Incident'
The Russian leader’s phone call stopped short of acknowledging responsibility for the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane.
For Survivors of a Ravaged Kibbutz, the Journey Home Is Only Just Beginning
Torn between their traumatic past and trying to build a future, the Kibbutz Be’eri community is debating how best to move forward.
The Progressive Moment in Global Politics Is Over
Weak economic growth and record immigration are driving gains by the right, especially populists—and the trend is set to continue.
Germany Opened Its Doors to Migrants. Now It's Struggling to Cope.
Even before the Christmas market attack, the nation was straining under the influx. But the economy needs new workers.
Probe Points to Russian Air Defenses Causing Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
The plane was diverted from Russia and had its GPS jammed before crashing in Kazakhstan, killing 38.
Dick Parsons, Emergency Fixer for Troubled Companies, Dies at 76
He led Time Warner, Citigroup and the Los Angeles Clippers through difficult periods.
Peter Teeley, Who Coined the Term 'Voodoo Economics,' Dies at 84
He gave George H.W. Bush the phrase to level against Ronald Reagan—and ended up with a phrase that remains a go-to political criticism.
Deadly Ambush, Protests Challenge Syrian Leaders' New Power
After a period of celebration over the fall of the Assad regime, old sectarian and political divisions have reasserted themselves.
Israel's Military Victories Bring Diplomatic Setbacks
Despite criticism over conduct of Gaza war, some see new opportunities.
Dozens Feared Dead in Crash After Passenger Flight Diverts From Russia
Flight was operating in an area where Moscow’s air defenses have battled Ukrainian drones in recent weeks.
Inside the Plan to Halt U.S.-Bound Migrants at the Treacherous Darién Gap
The U.S. “border is actually here,” Panama’s president says, describing the jungle route many migrants take on their way to America. He is making a push to tackle border security and mass migration.
How a Young Mayor Turned Her Town Into a Hub for 'Pig Butchering' Scammers
WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.
Dutch Court Sentences Five in Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans
The sentences ranged from community service to six months in prison in connection with a spasm of violence in Amsterdam last month.
Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast
Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.
The 'Invisible Wall' Amplifying China's Population Doom Loop
A two-tier system that has long made workers leave children behind in villages is cutting into birthrates.
Syria's New Rebel Leaders Have Control of the Country. Now What?
The new Islamist-led government promises moderation, but officials aren’t committing to such issues as women’s rights or free elections.
Israel's Enemy in Yemen Proves Hard for U.S. to Deter
The Iranian-backed rebels have kept up a steady drumbeat of attacks in the Red Sea on commercial shipping despite a U.S. campaign to stop them.
Xi Digs In With Top-Down Economic Plan Even as China Drowns in Debt
As Beijing braces for a new showdown over trade, Xi Jinping is digging in on economic policies aimed at making China the world’s most powerful country.
Trump Threatens to Take Control of Panama Canal
In an angry rebuke, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says “every square meter” of the waterway belongs to Panamanians.
U.S. Navy Shoots Down Own Plane as Fresh Strikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected from their jet fighter over the Red Sea after it was caught in “an apparent case of friendly-fire,” U.S. Central Command said.
The Safaris and Carbon-Credit Projects Threatening the Serengeti's Maasai
Tanzania’s government is evicting tens of thousands of traditional herders from breathtaking natural habitats.
Rickey Henderson, Baseball's All-Time Stolen Base Leader, Dies at Age 65
The Hall-of-Fame outfielder stole 1,406 bases in his 25-year major league career and was one of the most colorful characters ever to play the game.
The Global Hunt for Putin's 'Sleeper Agents'
A quiet suburban mom, a hard-drinking war correspondent and an Arctic researcher were hiding in plain sight, championed by the Kremlin’s No. 1 fan of spy fiction.
Currency Tailspin Forces Brazil's Leader to Do the Unthinkable: Cut Spending
Brazil’s currency plunged to its lowest level in 30 years after breakneck spending on pensions and social services.
Several Wounded After Car Rams German Christmas Market
The incident was being treated as an attack, according to officials. The suspected driver of the vehicle was detained.
China Tells Chief Economists: Be Positive, or Else
Experts at leading brokerages say they are hewing closer to the official government line in response to signs of tighter monitoring.
Israel vs. Turkey: The Intensifying Middle-East Power Struggle
Turkey and Israel are the main strategic beneficiaries of the collapse of the Syrian regime, but now they are on a collision course of their own.
Canada's Trudeau Preparing Cabinet Shuffle
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to unveil a revamped cabinet Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Dominique Pelicot Jailed for 20 Years Over Rape of His Wife
A French court convicted the former husband of Gisele Pelicot and dozens of other men of raping her after he drugged her unconscious.
Unable to Criticize Putin, Russian Oligarchs Turn Ire on Central Banker
Russia’s business elites have found a scapegoat for the country’s economic woes: the central bank.
El Salvador Made Bitcoin an Official Currency. Now It's Backtracking for IMF Loan
The agency is showing flexibility by allowing the bitcoin program to proceed in a limited way.
Milei Says Trump Backs Argentina's Free-Market Makeover
Javier Milei is coming off a strong first year in office after implementing painful spending cuts to bring down the world’s highest inflation rate.
Bangladesh's New Dawn Is Darkened by Settling of Old Scores
When the prime minister was toppled in August in a student-led uprising, it was supposed to be a fresh start for the young country. Instead, the wounds left by her rule have prompted revenge.
Canada Reveals Border-Security Plan to Avert Trump's Tariff Pledge
Officials are expected to spend up to $900 million on drones, helicopters, and new agents.
Israel Pushes Case to Control Security in Syrian Buffer Zone, Gaza
Defense Minister Katz joins Prime Minister Netanyahu on a trip to the strategic Mt. Hermon peak in Syria.
U.S. Fears Military Buildup by Turkey Signals Preparations for Incursion Into Syria
Kurdish officials are urging Donald Trump to press Ankara to head off an invasion.
Assad's Fall Upends the Middle East's Largest Drug Empire
The regime’s trade in captagon, a methamphetamine-like drug, helped sustain its rule and fueled war and addiction across the region.
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Resigns From Cabinet
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she was quitting the Liberal government cabinet, citing conflict with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the direction of fiscal policy.
Syria's Christians Prepare for Holiday With Hope---and Fear
Islamist rebels now in control in Damascus have pledged full rights and equality to religious and ethnic minorities. Many Christians say time will tell.
Hezbollah Chief Says Assad's Fall Severed Key Supply Line From Iran
The loss of the route through Syria is a blow to the Lebanese militia and its most important ally, Tehran.
India's Novel Attempts at Battling Deadly Air Pollution Are Falling Short
Residents see antismog guns and drones as “Band-Aid” solutions for a serious air-pollution problem.
Washington in Direct Talks With the Former Al-Qaeda Faction That Toppled Assad
U.S., allies are pressing for a swift transition in Syria to avert a descent into chaos.
Venezuela Never Had So Many Political Prisoners. 21 of Them Are Teens.
The adolescents are among the estimated 2,200 people the regime said it arrested in July during protests over the country’s disputed presidential election.
South Korea Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial-Law Decision
The prime minister is set to assume presidential powers on an interim basis. The constitutional court will now review the vote, which could take months.
Russia Begins Packing Up Military Equipment in Syria, Satellite Images Show
The air base at Khmeimim and the naval installation at Tartus had become synonymous with Russia’s intervention in Syria.
Leaders of Rich Nations Are Deeply Unpopular. That Spells Trouble Ahead.
If you are in charge of a slow-growing democracy, it’s not looking good right now. Almost no leader of an industrialized country has a net-positive approval rating.
Tracking Putin's Most Feared Secret Agency---From Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond
The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression since the Stalin era.
Hamas Concedes on Israeli Troops in Gaza, Raising Hopes for Hostage Deal
Hamas has yielded to two of Israel’s key demands for a cease-fire deal in Gaza, Arab mediators said, raising hopes of an agreement within days despite the repeated collapse of previous talks.
Syria's Factions Explained in a Map
The rebel groups and foreign powers contending to shape the country’s future.
Suicide Bomb in Afghanistan Kills Taliban Minister Wanted by the U.S.
The Taliban accuse Islamic State of killing Khalil Haqqani in a suicide bombing.
Syria's Post-Assad Vacuum Has Become a Shooting Range for Great Powers
The U.S., Turkey and Israel are all pursuing long-held ambitions in the country after Assad’s ouster weakened Iranian and Russian influence.
South Korea's Martial-Law Chaos Deepens, With a Suicide Attempt and Raids
The legal scrutiny over the country’s leader and his cabinet over last week’s martial-law decree has accelerated.
The Global War Machine Supplying Colombian Mercenaries to Fight in Sudan
A company with links to the United Arab Emirates has deployed contractors to support the rebel Rapid Support Forces.
Inside Assad's Ransacked Palace: Anxiety Pills, Graffiti and Shredded Posters
A tour of the Syrian dictator’s former home, office and underground bunker affords a look into his last days.
In China's Rapidly Aging Cities, Young People Flee and Few Babies Are Born
Fushun, where roughly a third of the population is 60 or above, offers a snapshot of nation’s future
Canada Would Retaliate in Event of 25% U.S. Tariff, Trudeau Says
The prime minister said Ottawa would impose its own set of tariffs should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his pledge.
Syrians Search Notorious Prison for Thousands of Missing
The regime’s downfall has given hope to families of Syrians who disappeared in recent decades.
Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Chemical-Weapons Systems
Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.
Inside Ukraine's Battle for the Skies as Russian Bombardments Hit Records
Moscow fired four times as many drones and missiles this fall as it did the previous year, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.
The 11-Day Blitz by Syrian Rebels That Ended 50 Years of Assad Rule
Bashar al-Assad called for help from Russia, Iran and his own military in his last hours as Syria’s leader, learning he had run out of allies and loyalty.
Israeli Troops Occupy Syria Buffer Zone in Defensive Step
The move in the Golan Heights comes as Israel fears rebel groups could encroach on its border.
Assad's Rule Collapses in Syria, Raising Concerns of a Vacuum
The Assad family dictatorship that ruled Syria for more than 50 years melts away, and outside powers maneuver for influence.
South Korea's Former Defense Minister Detained Over Martial-Law Involvement
Prosecutors arrested Kim Yong-hyun, escalating the legal fallout for central players who briefly instituted martial law this past week.
Syria's Assad Finds Himself Alone as Enemies Close In
With rebels closing in on Damascus, President Bashar al-Assad sought help from his backers in Russia and Iran, and came away empty-handed.
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens 'Saigon Moment' for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.
S.Korean President Apologizes---And Vows to 'Never' Declare Martial Order Again
Yoon Suk Yeol said his imposition of emergency powers was made out of desperation.
U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels
The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.
Inside the Sprawling Military Zone Israel Uses to Control Gaza From Within
The Netzarim corridor and other zones help Israel keep control of Gaza indefinitely, raising concerns about occupation.
What to Know About the Civil War in Syria
Rebel forces battling Syria’s Iran- and Russian-backed regime captured the city of Aleppo, a shift in power in the civil war that has been going on for more than a decade.
Ronald Weiss, the 'Wayne Gretzky of Vasectomies,' Dies at 68
In a career that spanned three decades, he performed the procedure nearly 60,000 times and helped make male birth control palatable to men.
Syria's Civil War Puts Israel in a Bind: 'Devil We Know' or Islamist Rebels
Middle East watchers say the best hope for Israel is that two of its enemies weaken but don’t destroy each other.
Biden, in Angola, Can't Escape Questions About His Son's Pardon
The president’s three-day visit was meant to be a capstone on the administration’s efforts to strengthen ties with the oil-rich nation and highlight U.S. investment to push back on China’s influence in the region.
Israeli Airstrike Likely Tied to Deaths of Six Hostages in Gaza, Military Says
February strike shows potential risks of military operations for remaining captives.
Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98
Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation
French Government Faces Key No-Confidence Vote Amid Budget Standoff
The vote could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier just three months into his term.
South Korea Moves to Impeach President Who Declared Martial Law
Opposition parties are fewer than 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority required to remove Yoon Suk Yeol from office.
Canada's Trudeau Says He Addressed Trade Irritants With Trump
In his first public comments about his dinner last week with President-elect Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he addressed trade issues related to steel, aluminum, energy and softwood.
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.
Zelensky Signals He's Open to Negotiating a Peace Deal
In a shift, the Ukrainian president indicates he would accept a cease-fire with Russia if his country obtains NATO membership.
How a Syrian Rebel Went From an American Jail to Seizing Aleppo
Once affiliated with Islamic State and al Qaeda, rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani professes religious tolerance. Many have doubts.
Airstrikes Pound Rebel-Held Aleppo, a Strategic Prize in Syrian Civil War
The strikes come as President Bashar al-Assad’s government moved to repel rebels who took control of the city in a recent lightning offensive.
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Israel says 97 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 35.
Taiwan's Lai Signals Hope for Continued U.S. Support Under Trump
During his visit to the U.S., Taiwan’s president appeared to respond to some of the criticisms Trump has directed at the country.
China Tensions Prompt U.S. Navy Race to Reload Missiles at Sea
A U.S. destroyer can fire dozens of cruise missiles within minutes, but reloading back in port can take two months. In a war against China, that could be a fatal weakness.
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