Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians
Several days of airstrikes have hit water and energy plants in Kuwait, a nation that relies on desalination for 90 percent of its drinking w…
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Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote
If the full Senate confirms him as expected, Mr. Clayton will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte,…
Three World Leaders. Three Incredibly Bad Decisions.
The quick-fix fantasies of the world’s strongmen.
U.S. Attorney Chosen by Judges Challenges Trump’s Power to Fire Him
In the first lawsuit of its kind, Roger Rogoff argues that the Trump administration cannot fire him as U.S. attorney without first winning S…
Trump Pushes Chinese Election Threat, but Files Show Russia’s Heavy Hand
Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influenc…
A Mother’s Crusade to Rid South Africa of African Immigrants
As immigration surges in the country, activists are going to extreme lengths to expel foreign nationals, often taking the law into their own…
3 Arguments Fueling Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in South Africa
As the nation convulses with protests and violence, data and research suggest that some of the biggest arguments against foreigners don’t …
Monkeys Understand Shapes in Almost the Same Way as Humans
Our geometric intuition, long considered something that sets us apart, seems to be shared with other primates.
Meet Jimothy, the ‘Silly and Round’ Creature Taking Over Instagram Feeds
The stout raccoon, which has a spinal condition, is “an example to all of us that you don’t have to be perfect to be loved,” a Seattle…
India’s Young Protesters Are Bloodied but Unbowed
A day after police forcibly broke up demonstrations, thousands returned to the protest site in New Delhi to keep pushing for action over the…
Hegseth and Caine Will Appear Before Senators to Seek More Money for Iran War
The Pentagon seeks an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
Netanyahu Ad Uses a Questionable Tactic Against Bereaved Rival
A.I.-generated images showing Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli leader’s top challenger in upcoming elections, played on anti-Arab sentiments and…