What Evan Gershkovich Might Face Inside Russia’s Notorious Prisons
Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country’s infamous prisons.
July 2024
Conflict in Western Congo Leaves Thousands Dead and Displaced
Overshadowed by fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dispute in the west between two ethnic groups has resulted in thousands of civilians killed and more…
Middle East Crisis: Houthis Claim Responsibility for Drone Attack That Evaded Israeli Defense Systems
The drone crashed into a building near the U.S. Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv, killing at least one person. Israel’s military said the drone had likely come from Yemen,…
Live Updates: Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights and Hits Businesses
Airlines, banks and broadcasters were among the companies around the world reporting disruptions, citing technical issues.
A Border Crossing Shuttered for Months Traps the Sick and Wounded in Gaza
The Rafah crossing to Egypt has been closed since Israel captured it in early May, blocking the only route out of the territory for thousands of Palestinians who desperately need…
Russian Court to Deliver Verdict on Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter
The case against him has been repeatedly denounced by his employer, The Wall Street Journal, and the United States, but a verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange.
Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet.
The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S.
Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon Rainforest?
The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.
Pressure Builds on Netanyahu as Visit to Washington Nears
A planned speech to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear the serious divisions he faces back home.
In Argentina, Milei’s Devotion to Judaism Influences His Politics
Javier Milei has developed a public devotion to Judaism unusual for a leader of a predominantly Roman Catholic country.