As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out
European officials say Moscow’s escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.
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Hardening views on migrants push Europe toward Trump-like tactics
New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from “safe countries” and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say.
Continue ReadingSome Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.
Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home.
Continue ReadingSome Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.
Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home.
Continue ReadingCats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says
A study of nearly 500 domestic cats uncovered similarities between cancer gene mutations in felines and humans.
Continue ReadingTo repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.
Continue ReadingIn rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field
In an inter-peninsula match-up between women’s teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.
Continue ReadingPentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
Poland was set to receive forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.
Continue ReadingInside a cargo ship braving gunfire to escape the Strait of Hormuz
After a month stranded, a ship’s Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.
Continue ReadingUkrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia’s capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
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