Islamists Gain in Jordan, Reflecting Public Anger Over Gaza War
The political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood won a sizable share of seats in Parliament, though not enough to challenge the government’s pro-Western tilt.
September 11, 2024
Donald Sheppard, British D-Day Veteran, Dies at 104
He helped liberate Bergen-Belsen, the Nazi concentration camp where Anne Frank had died.
Violence Resurges in Manipur, Indian State Locked in Bloody Conflict for 16 Months
Ethnic tensions have turned Manipur into an open war zone. Struggling to contain the unrest, the authorities have reimposed a curfew and internet blackout.
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Mount Fresh Raids in Two West Bank Cities
The Israeli military raided the occupied West Bank city of Tubas overnight, carrying out an airstrike that the Palestinian Authority’s Health Ministry said had killed five Palestinians.
Iran’s New President Visits Iraq, Tending to an Old Alliance
In a region in turmoil, Tehran’s ties to its neighbor are more important than ever.
Blinken Visits Kyiv During Precarious Moment in Ukraine War and U.S. Politics
The U.S. secretary of state and his British counterpart, David Lammy, arrived in Kyiv on a trip aimed at showing solidarity for Ukraine as the American presidential elections loom.
Death Toll in Vietnam From Typhoon Yagi Rises to 143
Days after the storm made landfall, northern Vietnam was being battered by incessant rain. A landslide buried a whole village in a mountainous province.
Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate
The chamber’s approval clears away the last major hindrance to the sweeping proposals championed by the president, which have prompted nationwide strikes.