Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes
It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, and some officials said the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.
October 2024
Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian
The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.
Spain Flash Floods: Scenes From the Deluge
Flash flooding across Spain killed more than 95 people after torrential rain left towns and villages submerged and turned streets into rivers.
North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile
The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.
The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.
After Flash Floods in Spain, Rescuers and Residents Face a Grim Scene
At least 95 people have died, and others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.
U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas
William Burns, the C.I.A. director, is making a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.
Top U.S. Officials Head to Middle East to Try to Jumpstart Cease-Fire Talks
William Burns, the C.I.A. director, is making a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.
What It Is Like in Spain After Flash Flooding
At least 95 people have died, and others are still missing, though how many remains unclear. Rescuers feared finding more bodies, the defense minister said.
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.