Iran Eases Some Internet Restrictions, as Wider Blackout Passes 50th Day
Critics say Iran may be creating a “tiered internet” model, where access is limited to the politically and economically privileged.
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In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around th…
Gen Z Protests Around the World: Success or Epic Fail?
Over the past year or so, young people have rallied across continents to oust old-guard governments. What’s happened since?
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Iran War Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Largely Closed as Iran Says Parties Are Far From Final Deal
Iran reversed course on reopening the strategic waterway, warning it would block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of ships from Iranian …
Bulgarian Voters, Worn Down by Corruption, Back New Coalition
With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.
What to Know About the Bulgarian Election
The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by othe…
Hezbollah is Willing to Cooperate With a Cease-Fire with Israel. For Now.
The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable peace with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of long-standing de…
U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms
The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the …
Gunman Kills at Least 6 in Kyiv, Taking Hostages in Grocery
It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.
Ships in Strait of Hormuz Turn Back as 2 Are Said to Be Hit
The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there.