Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-ru…
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‘Better Chemistry’: Has the Trump-Zelensky Relationship Thawed?
President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Se…
Asia’s Tourist Hot Spots Are Missing a Staple: Europeans
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and I…
The Iran War Is Making Noodles Costlier 4,500 Miles Away
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Moment
Narendra Modi caved to the demands of India’s young people — a nod to their real power.
Broiling Weather Threatens Further Spread of Fires in France and Spain
The record wildfires, which have destroyed more than 200 homes and prompted large evacuations, could intensify with the arrival of a new hea…
As Communities Unite Against Europe’s Wildfires, Politicians Trade Blows
Spain’s center-left accused conservatives of underfunding the disaster response, while critics of France’s government decried delays.
In France, Some of Europe’s Aerospace Leaders Are in the Path of the Fire
The area around Bordeaux has many plants that work with sophisticated technologies and hazardous materials.
U.S. Consulate in Toronto Is Struck Again by Gunfire
The police said that it was too early to say if the episode was linked to a shooting that targeted the diplomatic post in March.
In France’s Evacuation Zones, Some Residents Stay to Help Save Homes
With firefighters stretched thin, volunteers put themselves at risk, using water tanks, hoses and tractors to hold back flames from villages…
India’s Young Protesters Take the Win but Want More Than ‘Damage Control’
The ‘Cockroach’ movement dispersed, saying its demands had been met, but there are larger issues about the country’s education system …
Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks
The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.