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.
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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.
The Mozambique Song, and Rapper, Inspiring a Youth Uprising
“Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election.
Ukraine Forces a Halt to Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe
A transnational pipeline was shut down on Wednesday after Kyiv refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory.
Ivory Coast Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.
Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes
Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent.