Friday, January 23, 2026 1:10 AM ET
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At Davos, a loss of trust was evident. Can NATO survive Greenland dispute? -- Disagreements over Donald Trump's claim to Greenland have eroded mutual trust within NATO and weakened the Western alliance, perhaps fatally.9 hours ago
As China's retirement age rises, 'perceptions of unfairness' grow -- To support its rapidly aging population and preserve its pension system, China is raising its retirement age for the first time in 70 years. At the same time, demand for broader pension reform is growing.1 day ago
Nigeria had no shelter for returned male migrants. So, he built one. -- Osita Osemene's organization works to restore the dignity of returned migrants from Nigeria and elsewhere.1 day ago
To keep Trump out of Greenland, Europe asks itself: 'How far can we really go?' -- Europe is at a crossroads. The tools it has to dissuade Donald Trump from acquiring Greenland are strong, slow to roll out, and potentially self-damaging.2 days ago
Their glaciers shrinking, Central Asian nations find a way to share water wealth -- Five Central Asian nations once bickered over the water from regional glaciers. Now, with climate change looming, they appear set to share use.2 days ago
Ukrainians want justice for Russian abuses. But they sense an era of impunity. -- Ukraine is investigating hundreds of thousands of cases of Russian war crimes and crimes against humanity – despite a backdrop of growing impunity in the international arena.2 days ago
Investigation begins in Spain after fatal high-speed rail crash -- Two high-speed trains collided in Spain, killing at least 40 people and shaking a nation at the forefront of rail transport.1 day ago
Their power grid under attack, Ukrainians struggle with a long, cold winter -- Russian attacks are hitting Ukrainian energy infrastructure hard, leaving residents without power and heat in one of the coldest winters of the war to date.6 days ago
In Iran, witness accounts of atrocities counter regime claims of calm -- A brutal Iranian crackdown has appeared to quash most protests, and officials are seeking to portray a sense of "national solidarity." But images and witness accounts of shocking "atrocities" are accumulating and painting a different picture.6 days ago
Musk reins in Grok from making provocative images. Is it a victory for Europe? -- AI chatbot Grok's generation of provocative "deepfake" images of women and children has highlighted how differently Europe and the U.S. view online regulation.7 days ago
New Gaza governing committee meets, a step forward for fragile ceasefire -- Formation of the apolitical Palestinian committee, which met for the first time in Cairo, follows months of low-level conflict and unfulfilled pledges that have threatened the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. In Gaza, it was greeted with skepticism and hope.7 days ago
In Iran, shah's 1979 fall echoes in today's protests -- The historic protests in Iran have become increasingly deadly. They're also showing more parallels with another uprising nearly 50 years ago.7 days ago
Gulf powers fall out over Yemen. At stake is cooperation over Gaza and Syria. -- A spat over Yemen has quickly spiraled into what is being called a diplomatic "divorce" between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, both of which are vying to lead the Middle East into a new era of stability and cooperation.8 days ago