Who Is Massad Boulos, the Lebanese American Tycoon and Trump Adviser?
President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Mr. Boulos, the businessman and father-in-law of Mr. Trump’s daughter, as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
December 2024
France’s Prime Minister Pushes Through Budget Bill; Opposition Parties Call for No-Confidence Vote
A collapse of the government could further unnerve financial markets, since it would put a quick passage of the budget at risk.
An Arctic Hamlet is Sinking Into the Thawing Permafrost
Canada is losing its permafrost to climate change. The Indigenous residents of Tuktoyaktuk know they’ll have to move but don’t agree on when.
Who Are HTS, the Rebels Leading the Syria Offensive?
The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.
Syrian Opposition Demands Assad Commit to Transition of Power
In just a few days, a patchwork of rebel forces has seized control of a broad stretch of land in the west and northwest of Syria.
Scholz Pledges $680 Million in Aid From Germany to Ukraine During Visit
Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv on Monday. Amid fears that U.S. support could dry up, Ukrainian officials had criticized him for a recent phone call with President Vladimir V. Putin.
What Can the World’s Top Court Do About Climate Change?
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest judicial body, is beginning landmark hearings on global warming. Here’s a guide.
Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.
Biden Visits Angola to Promote Lobito Corridor and Counter China
When President Biden visits Angola on Monday, he will promote a rail project meant to show America’s commitment to the continent and to counter Chinese influence.
Israel Builds Bases in Central Gaza, a Sign It May Be There to Stay
In recent months, soldiers have demolished more than 600 buildings to create a buffer area and expanded a network of bases, a New York Times analysis of satellite imagery and…