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Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.
Iran War Live Updates: Tehran Says It Is Reviewing U.S. Proposal as Trump Makes New Threats
An Iranian official said his government was looking at an American plan to end the war, hours after President Trump threatened to resume str…
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Remains at Sea as Leaders Clash Over Its Docking
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius.
In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory
Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.
World Cup or Bust: Going Into Debt, Sleeping 10 to a Room, and Layovers for Days
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.
Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his hom…
In Talks With Iran, China Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz
China’s top diplomat also warned against the restarting of hostilities as he met with Iran’s foreign minister. The U.S. has urged China …
Courting Anxious Allies, Japan Pitches Stability and Strength in Asia
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United …
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kra…