In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide
In Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV will meet the patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church to show amity between two of the world’s largest Christian groups.Read More
Property Tied to Ukraine’s Lead Negotiator Is Searched in Corruption Case
The scrutiny of Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, could disrupt U.S.-led peace talks and further rattle Ukrainian politics.Read More
Shoppers Head Into the Holidays With Spending Plans Intact
Prices are higher, and the job market is weakening, but many people plan to spend heartily this season.Read More
National Guard Soldier Dies After Being Shot in Washington
Another Guard member was in critical condition. The suspect is an Afghan man who once served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces, officials said.Read More
Death Toll Rises to 128 in Hong Kong High-Rise Fire
Hope of finding survivors has dwindled, with many residents of the densely packed Wang Fuk Court apartment towers still unaccounted for.Read More
Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees
President Trump claimed there were “a lot of problems with Afghans,” without providing evidence, as his administration announced that it was implementing new immigration guidelines.Read More
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America
Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces.Read More
Recent Afghan Arrivals Fear Their Futures in the U.S. Are Now in Jeopardy
Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of immigrants after the shooting of two National Guard troops.Read More
Black Friday Deals Can Put People in Debt. Here’s How to Manage It.
The convenience of one-click purchases and “buy now, pay later” loans is making it easier for people to shop — and shop and shop — during the holidays.Read More
Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?
Three in four Americans ages 45 to 60 say they expect to overspend for the holidays. They’re “sort of like the glue within the consumer spectrum.”Read More