Mohammad Rasoulof Had to Escape Iran to Finish His Most Daring Film Yet
In the early months of 2024, a few weeks into the shooting of his new film, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” Mohammad Rasoulof learned that his lawyers received a…
Ukraine Fires Long-Range Storm Shadow Missiles Into Russia
Ukraine fired a number of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia’s Kursk region on Wednesday, a day after firing American long-range missiles into the country, according to Pentagon and…
Israel and Iran Seemed on the Brink of a Bigger War. What’s Holding Them Back?
It has been nearly a month since Israel sent more than 100 jets and drones to strike Iranian military bases, and the world is still waiting to see how Iran…
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump’s return
Getty Images In a matter of days US President Joe Biden’s administration and Russia have made separate – but significant – moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war…
Gaetz Ethics Report Blocked, and the Trial That’s Horrified France
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How Forced Labor and Hysterectomies Are Darkly Linked in India
My colleagues and I have spent months investigating the sugar industry in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. We’ve documented illegal underage marriage, brutal working conditions and a pattern of…
Why Mexico Isn’t Panicking About Another Trump Presidency
On his path to the presidency, President-elect Donald J. Trump consistently made Mexico a target. He threatened extreme tariffs on the country’s exports to the United States and vowed to…
Canada Prepares for Immigration Surge After Trump Vows Mass Deportation
At 5,525 miles, it is the longest border between any two countries. And that border — separating the United States and Canada — seems set to become a flashpoint between…
Abused Workers in India’s Sugar Industry Face Worse Fates if They Quit
When his daughter turned 12, Gighe Dutta decided this would be the year that he and his wife quit cutting sugar cane in the fields of western India. The work…
Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms
Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.