September 29, 2024
Nepal Flooding and Landslides Kill at Least 170 People
The mountainous country is experiencing more extreme weather driven by climate change, including melting glaciers that add to the frequency and severity of flooding.
Netanyahu, Ignoring Allies and Defying Critics, Basks in a Rare Triumph
Israel’s strike on Hassan Nasrallah was the culmination of several startling moves that suggest the Israeli prime minister feels unconstrained by foreign criticism.
Live Updates: Israel Keeps Up Strikes Against Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it had hit dozens of Hezbollah targets, a day after strikes near the capital killed dozens. The cross-border conflict entered a new phase when Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the group, on Friday.
Middle Eastern War Defies a Fragmented Global Order
Decentralized authority around the world has made it harder for leading superpowers to bring about peace in the Mideast.
Why Studying at an English-Speaking University Now Costs Extra in Montreal
Quebec says a new policy to charge some students higher tuition at top universities in Montreal is needed to preserve the province’s French identity.
Iran Projects Caution After Israeli Strikes Against Hezbollah
Leaders in Tehran suggested it would be the Lebanese militia that would strike back at Israel after the killing of Hassan Nasrallah and bombings in Beirut.
Death of Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s Leader, Pushes Mideast Conflict Into New Territory
His death is a blow to Hezbollah, the militia force and Iranian proxy he led. Whether it will cripple the group, or fuel another cycle of retribution, remains to be seen.
As Austrians Vote, Far Right Awaits Its Biggest Success
The Freedom Party has made itself the country’s most popular party, with calls to bar asylum seekers. It is poised to come out on top in parliamentary elections for the first time.