European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Germany and France’s top diplomats went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, and part of a flurry of Western outreach.
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More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.
Live Updates: South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff
Police officers and investigators tried to bring President Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning about his declaration of martial law last month.
Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely
Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear increasingly deadlocked, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.
Montenegro Shooting Kills 12, Including 2 Children, Officials Say
The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead.
Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies
The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.
Israeli Threat to UNRWA Looms Over Gaza
The U.N. agency known as UNRWA has been the backbone of aid to Gaza. Now, Israel is moving to ban it over accusations that it shielded Hamas militants.