Houthis Threaten to Widen Iran War by Blocking Israeli Shipping in Red Sea
The Yemeni militia group, which is backed by Iran, said it would impose a partial blockade in the waterway, a move that would further strang…
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Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel
For Tehran, retaliating for strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon shows that it will stand by its regional allies and block attempts to shift…
What to Know About Mahshahr, the Iranian Petrochemical Complex That Israel Targeted
The facility makes materials that Iran says are for civilian uses, but that Israel argues are also deployed in military applications.
Resuming War Is a Short-Term Political Boon for Netanyahu, but Grim Choices Await
If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to atta…
Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys
Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains t…
No Calm for Tehran’s Residents as Iran-Israel Fighting Resumes
As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again…
Armenia’s Prime Minister Declares Victory in Race Shadowed by Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that Pr…
Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees
Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.
A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.
One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.
Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who met on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, h…