Bullied by China at Sea, With the Broken Bones to Prove It
A violent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat tests Hanoi’s muted but resolute approach to China’s aggression in the South China Sea.
For First Time in Decades, Japan Votes in a Knife-Edge Election
The Japanese electorate seemed poised to punish the Liberal Democrats, even if it does not go so far as to hand power to the opposition.
How Years of Government Failure Led to Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades
After a recent dam disaster, Nigerian officials blamed God, climate change and poor people. But experts had warned the dam was at risk well before it collapsed. The officials did…
The Curious Case of a Temple Sweet: How Food Increasingly Divides India
A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.
Israeli Attack Puts Iranians on Edge: ‘The Vibe Is Not Normal’
A sense of uncertainty prevailed in Iran after an Israeli retaliatory strike. Explosions kept some awake, while others hoped life would go back to normal.
Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.
Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.
Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?
Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk…
In Deciding Whether to Retaliate, Iran Faces a Dilemma
If Iran strikes back at Israel, it risks further escalation at a time when its economy is struggling and its military is vulnerable. If it doesn’t, it risks looking weak.
Watch: Rare footage of a cartel gun battle near US-Mexico border
Rare footage of an intense cartel gun battle was captured by a Texas Department of Public Safety aircraft (DPS) on Wednesday. The shootout was between fighting factions of the Gulf…
These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.
The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs a game, and the Yankees win four straight, 5-4.