An Australian facility with Japanese backing is the most promising option for a rare earths refining hub outside China. But Beijing’s influence still looms large. Go to Source Author: Rebecca …
Delhi car blast reveals limits of Modi’s new war doctrine, analysts say
In May, India’s government said it would treat any terrorist attack as an “act of war.” But a recent car bombing in Delhi has tested that new line. Go to …
The U.S. plays spoiler at the G20 as global inequality spikes
In advance of the G20, South Africa’s president commissioned a report on the state of economic inequality around the world. Its findings were grim. Go to Source Author: Ishaan Tharoor
Under Trump, U.S. human rights reports will flag abortion, gender care
In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries’ abuses by emphasizing entitlements “given to us by God.” Go to Source Author: Adam Taylor, Hannah Natanson
Iran cancels new nuclear inspections it agreed to after bombing campaign
The termination of the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency follows U.S.- and European-led charges that access has been denied. Go to Source Author: Karen DeYoung
Ukraine and Europeans rebuke U.S. plan as ‘capitulation’ to Russia
Kyiv’s European partners said they should be involved in proposals for the security of Ukraine and Europe, indicating they hadn’t even been briefed on the plan. Go to Source Author: …
Ukraine and Europeans rebuke U.S. plan as ‘capitulation’ to Russia
Kyiv’s European partners said they should be involved in proposals for the security of Ukraine and Europe, indicating they hadn’t even been briefed on the plan. Go to Source Author: …
Republican overseeing Alamo renovation ousted after ‘woke’ social media post
Kate Rogers was leading an $550 million renovation of the Alamo. She resigned after Texas Republicans began criticizing a social media post and her college dissertation. Read full story Author: …
Homicides have fallen sharply in these five cities — and across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, a decline that spans both red states and blue states. Read full story Author: Reis Thebault, …
Republican overseeing Alamo renovation ousted after ‘woke’ social media post
Kate Rogers was leading an $550 million renovation of the Alamo. She resigned after Texas Republicans began criticizing a social media post and her college dissertation. Read full story Author: …
Homicides have fallen sharply in these five cities — and across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, a decline that spans both red states and blue states. Read full story Author: Reis Thebault, …
Homicides have fallen sharply in these five cities — and across the U.S.
Homicides are down nearly 20 percent this year in 52 of America’s largest cities, a decline that spans both red states and blue states. Read full story Author: Reis Thebault, …
Larry Summers steps back from teaching as Harvard looks into Epstein ties
Documents released by Congress show the former treasury secretary kept in contact with Epstein after he pleaded guilty to solicitation of prostitution in 2008. Read full story Author: Praveena Somasundaram
Israeli strikes kill at least 32 people in Gaza despite ceasefire
The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month. Go to Source Author: Hazem Balousha, Abbie Cheeseman
Israeli strikes kill at least 32 people in Gaza despite ceasefire
The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month. Go to Source Author: Hazem Balousha, Abbie Cheeseman
Inside a thriving Chinatown neighborhood in the heart of West Africa
Chinese migrants have created a lively community in the Malian capital of Bamako but the advance of Islamist militants has them questioning their futures. Go to Source Author: Rachel Chason
Albania is fighting corruption. The accused are fighting back.
To join the E.U., candidate countries such as Albania are prosecuting once-powerful politicians, showing that no one is above the law. Defendants see a witch hunt. Go to Source Author: …
U.S. pushes new Ukraine peace plan as Trump’s Army secretary visits Kyiv
The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment. Go to Source Author: Adam Taylor, …
Israeli strikes kill at least 25 people in Gaza despite ceasefire
The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month. Go to Source Author: Hazem Balousha
Since Khashoggi’s killing, here’s how U.S.-Saudi relations have changed
After Mohammed bin Salman’s last White House visit, U.S.-Saudi ties were strained by the slaying of Jamal Khashoggi. They’ve rebounded in Trump’s second term. Go to Source Author: Tobi Raji