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A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance. Read More

Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest.Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest. Read More

Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators. Read More

The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran. Read More

From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts.From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts. Read More

The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump

The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East. Read More

The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia. Read More

The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia. Read More

The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help. Read More