Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing
Tehran is under pressure to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but analysts said it is balancing multiple factors as it weighs a response.
August 12, 2024
Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing
Tehran is under pressure to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but analysts said it is balancing multiple factors as it weighs a response.
Russia, Facing Ukrainian Incursion, Maintains Pressure in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are pummeling Ukrainian positions along the front lines, Ukrainian military officials said, as an incursion onto Russian soil by Ukraine continues.
Middle East Crisis: Israel on Guard for Retaliation as Diplomats Push for End to War
The U.S. and Arab mediators were preparing to present a “final” proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Israel remained on alert for a response to the killings of two…
U.K. Riots Pose Critical Test for Keir Starmer
Even after restoring order, the new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost of living crisis that underlie the unrest.
A Nazi Villa So Tainted Berlin Can’t Give It Away
The former estate of Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda minister, is too expensive to keep and perilous to sell. No one knows quite what to do with it.
Wildfire With 80-Foot Flames Spreads Near Athens
The blaze broke out in a town near the Greek capital on Sunday, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations.
The Filipinos Living in the Shadow of China’s Military Might
More than 200 civilian settlers on a contested island in the South China Sea find themselves on the frontier of a possible conflict with China.