Bangladesh Protests Inequality of Opportunity
Demonstrations set off by the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs revealed broader resentment about the uneven distribution of wealth and opportunity.
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Israeli Strike on Port of Hudaydah in Yemen Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say
Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.
Bangladesh Sharply Cuts Quota System That Sparked Protest
A court ruling has sharply reduced a quota system for filling government jobs, after protests over the issue turned violent and were brutally suppressed.
Canadian Politicians Are in No Hurry to Fight Foreign Interference in Elections
China and India have been accused of exploiting the opaque nomination contests of Canadian political parties to meddle in elections.
Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’
Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.
Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia
The strike was in retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person.
Houthi Drone Strike Highlights Dilemmas for Israel
Israel has few options to retaliate for the attack in Tel Aviv, which made clear the weakness of its air defense system against unmanned aircraft and heightened concerns about the…
Divisive Far-Right Politician in Ukraine Is Fatally Shot
Iryna Farion, a former lawmaker, was known for controversial campaigns to discredit Russian-speaking Ukrainians.
Did Police in Kenya Catch a Serial Killer or Coerce a Confession?
After at least 10 sacks with body parts were found in a dump, a suspect was said to admit to 42 murders. But some doubt the case, and people with…
How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election
The Biden administration helped prod the Venezuelan government to hold elections on July 28. Now, it is watching to see if the vote will be free and fair.