A Rush to Save Ancient Artifacts in Gaza Highlights All That Has Been Lost
A bombing delay enabled rescue of some objects, but archaeologists fear the wider loss of antiquities from the many cultures living there over thousands of years.Read More
U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.Read More
What Would Recognizing a Palestinian State Mean?
The announcements by Australia, Britain and Canada reflect frustration with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, experts say.Read More
In Assault on Free Speech, Trump Targets Speech He Hates
The president’s complaints about negative coverage undermine the rationales offered by his own officials.Read More
Israel Keeps Border Crossing to Jordan Closed After Attack
The Allenby Bridge border crossing is the main gateway for Palestinians to leave the Israeli-occupied West Bank.Read More
Britain, Australia and Canada Recognize a Palestinian State
The announcements came on the eve of the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly.Read More
The H-1B Visa: Why Is Trump Adding a $100,000 Fee?
President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday adding a $100,000 fee to visas for skilled foreign workers. Immigration hard-liners have criticized the program for replacing American workers.Read More
Charlie Kirk Memorial to Draw an Outpouring From the Right
President Trump, JD Vance and other high-profile guests are among the more than 100,000 expected at the service, held at an N.F.L. stadium and an adjoining arena near Phoenix on Sunday.Read More
Oil Sanctions Have Made Russia’s Shadow Fleet Swell
Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences.Read More
Ukraine Counterattacks, Scoring Rare, if Modest, Success in Northeast
The gains could help counter Moscow’s narrative that Russian advances are unstoppable and that Kyiv should settle for a peace deal, even if it means giving up territory.Read More