World

Gaza Cease-Fire Begins, Israel Says, as Thousands Return to the North

The Israeli military’s announcement of a pause in fighting brought a mass movement of people heading home to Gaza City and its surroundings.The Israeli military’s announcement of a pause in fighting brought a mass movement of people heading home to Gaza City and its surroundings. Read More

Gaza Cease-Fire Begins, Israel Says, as Thousands Return to the North Read More »

Venezuela’s Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation’s Riches to Avoid Conflict

Venezuela’s autocrat had proposed allocating his country’s oil wealth and other natural resources to the U.S. and ending deals with American adversaries to appease President Trump.Venezuela’s autocrat had proposed allocating his country’s oil wealth and other natural resources to the U.S. and ending deals with American adversaries to appease President Trump. Read More

Venezuela’s Maduro Offered the U.S. His Nation’s Riches to Avoid Conflict Read More »

Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients

Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals Read More »

France’s Domestic Instability Has Weakened Its Diplomatic Clout

President Emmanuel Macron’s inability to find a government that can pass a new budget is hobbling his efforts to influence Europe’s agenda.President Emmanuel Macron’s inability to find a government that can pass a new budget is hobbling his efforts to influence Europe’s agenda. Read More

France’s Domestic Instability Has Weakened Its Diplomatic Clout Read More »

Mexico’s President Is Popular. So Is Her Professional Lookalike.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman president, has recent approval ratings as high as 79 percent. An actress with a startling resemblance, Tamara Henaine, is taking advantage of the moment.Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first woman president, has recent approval ratings as high as 79 percent. An actress with a startling resemblance, Tamara Henaine, is taking advantage of

Mexico’s President Is Popular. So Is Her Professional Lookalike. Read More »

As Winter Nears, Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Cause Blackouts

Every fall since the war started in 2022, Russia has targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in an effort to weaken Ukrainians’ will to continue fighting.Every fall since the war started in 2022, Russia has targeted electricity and heating infrastructure in an effort to weaken Ukrainians’ will to continue fighting. Read More

As Winter Nears, Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Energy Grid Cause Blackouts Read More »