Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest. Read More
Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules Read More »
The World Food Program delivery, containing food for 25,000 people, was the first since Oct. 7 to go directly from Israel into the northern Gaza Strip, where many people are at risk of starvation.The World Food Program delivery, containing food for 25,000 people, was the first since Oct. 7 to go directly from Israel into
Israel Allows Aid Directly Into North Gaza, Raising Hopes for More Read More »
Yandex’s co-founder, Arkady Volozh, received rare sanctions relief after condemning Russia’s war and severing ties to the country.Yandex’s co-founder, Arkady Volozh, received rare sanctions relief after condemning Russia’s war and severing ties to the country. Read More
E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List Read More »
The Russian leader struck a softer tone in an interview with state television than in last month’s state-of-the-nation address. He is aiming to project stability before this weekend’s vote.The Russian leader struck a softer tone in an interview with state television than in last month’s state-of-the-nation address. He is aiming to project stability before this
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Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, and his former partner are expected to face trial over mutual accusations of violence. His resignation prolongs years of tumult in the school’s highest ranks.Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, and his former partner are expected to face trial over mutual accusations of violence. His resignation prolongs
Top French University Faces Yet Another Crisis as Leader Resigns Read More »
Six trucks reached a part of Gaza where the humanitarian crisis is especially dire, using a route that had not been used for aid delivery since the war began.Six trucks reached a part of Gaza where the humanitarian crisis is especially dire, using a route that had not been used for aid delivery since the
Middle East Crisis: Israel Allows U.N. Trucks to Take Food Directly Into Northern Gaza Read More »
Telecommunications infrastructure has been devastated in the territory, largely preventing Palestinians from calling for help, coordinating the delivery of aid and communicating with family abroad.Telecommunications infrastructure has been devastated in the territory, largely preventing Palestinians from calling for help, coordinating the delivery of aid and communicating with family abroad. Read More
Repairing Gaza’s Phone Network Is a Perilous and Important Task Read More »
Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy.Mainstream parties are changing laws to protect government institutions. Critics say the changes risk undermining democracy. Read More
In Fighting the Far Right, Is Germany Undermining Its Democracy? Read More »
Once dependent on Europe for trade, Russia has been forging new routes that will allow it to skirt Western restrictions. A planned railway through Iran could be key for those ambitions.Once dependent on Europe for trade, Russia has been forging new routes that will allow it to skirt Western restrictions. A planned railway through Iran
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The maritime package of more than 200 tons of food is a welcome milestone, but not nearly enough to prevent famine, said relief officials, who called on Israel to allow more aid delivery by land.The maritime package of more than 200 tons of food is a welcome milestone, but not nearly enough to prevent famine,
First Aid Ship Heads to Gaza, but Far More Is Needed Read More »