Tuesday, November 18, 2025 7:29 PM ET
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Bolivia banned child marriage. Lawmakers say the work is not over. -- Views on whether girls should marry before age 18 have radically shifted in Bolivia. But the cultural norms and attitudes that drive the practice remain.1 hour ago
Why Japan's new warning on Taiwan has Beijing outraged -- Japan and China are facing off in an angry spat over the status of Taiwan – part of China for Beijing, an independent and friendly state for Tokyo.1 day ago
In Gaza, a music teacher sings above the din of war -- Gazan music teacher Ahmed Abu Amsha uses melodies both to help his students forget the war around them, and to memorialize the conflict.1 day ago
Aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela -- The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford on Sunday raises questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal next.2 days ago
Immigration enforcement has begun in Charlotte, federal officials said -- Agents were seen making arrests on Saturday. Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the move aims to ensure public safety, while local officials say they cause unnecessary fear.3 days ago
Israel's heavy-handed raids, arrests in Syria dim hopes for new era -- The ouster last year of President Bashar al-Assad raised hopes of a diplomatic reset with Israel, whom many on Syria's Golan Heights saw as a pragmatic neighbor. Instead, they've faced mysterious Israeli detentions and expanded occupation.4 days ago
In Chile's presidential vote Sunday, far-right candidate leads pack -- Worries about crime, blamed on immigrants, are likely to put a far-right candidate ahead of his rivals in Chile's presidential elections Sunday.4 days ago
Trump sees a 'con' in climate change. Xi sees cash. -- While President Trump decries climate change as a "con," China's Xi Jinping is going all-in on green tech. The latter approach is providing some hope as the COP30 climate conference gathers in Brazil.5 days ago
In Nigeria, a 'soccer sister' steers teen boys away from gangs -- Former soccer player Hidaa Ahmad Ghaddar is fighting gang violence in her hometown, Kano, Nigeria, by getting boys off the streets and onto the pitch.5 days ago
In Russia's weapons rollout, a challenge to the global nuclear balance -- Russia has been conspicuously bringing new types of missiles, torpedoes, and submarines online. Experts say the fanfare is all about Donald Trump's "Golden Dome."6 days ago
In the fields and in the streets, Ukrainians fight to stay motivated -- Ukraine has kept Russia at bay through more than 3 1/2 years of war. But stepped-up Russian strikes against cities and relentless advances in battle are proving a challenge for exhausted civilians and soldiers alike.6 days ago
A grassroots initiative opens digital pathways for nomadic Kashmiri children -- Since mid-2024, urban young people across India have been connecting tribal Bakarwal kids to training in digital animation, coding, and web design.6 days ago
Trump says Nigeria's Christians are persecuted. The reality is more complex. -- Donald Trump frames militant insurgencies in Nigeria as targeted campaigns against the country's Christians. The true situation is more complex.8 days ago