Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:08 PM ET
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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.1 day 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.1 day 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.2 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.2 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."3 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.3 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.3 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.5 days ago
Should a war hero be deported? The complex dilemma around one convicted vet. -- When noncitizen veterans make bad choices after their time in the military, they serve prison sentences and then face deportation. Is that fair?6 days ago
To navigate Gaza peace process, Hamas seeks help from former rivals -- As Hamas maneuvers in advance of post-war governance arrangements in Gaza, the Islamist group is seeking common ground with former rivals.8 days ago
'Now, it's getting huge.' How the NFL is making (lots of) fans overseas. -- The Indianapolis Colts play the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Berlin. Fans have flown in from as far away as Brazil, showing how big U.S. football is now.8 days ago
South Africa aspired to be a nonracial democracy. Can it revive that goal? -- Thirty years after it scrapped racial segregation, South Africa seeks to recover a founding story that inspired ideas of liberation and freedom.8 days ago
How an ancient Athenian threat illustrates Trump's worldview -- "The strong do as they can, and the weak suffer what they must." Ancient Athens' foreign policy dictum finds an echo in President Trump's behavior.9 days ago