2024
Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza Kill at Least 20, Aid Workers Say
Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.
Canada Tightens Immigration Policy And Leaves Thousands in Limbo
Canada has long had one of the world’s most open immigration policies. Now, faced with a growing popular backlash, it’s changing the rules.
China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks
The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.
Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Here’s What International Law Says.
Explaining the issues of sovereignty, self-defense and humanitarian safeguards.
How South Korea’s Dogs Became Members of the Family
They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone.
Rise of the Dragons: Fire-Breathing Drones Duel in Ukraine
Drones are getting another new twist: Soldiers attach canisters to them to create weapons capable of spitting out molten metal that burns at 4,400 degrees.
North Korea Accuses the South of Sending Drones Over Pyongyang
Pyongyang threatened military action if the provocations continued, while the South advised its angry neighbor not to act “rashly.”
Ukrainian Journalist Viktoria Roshchina Dies in Russian Captivity, Ukraine Says
Viktoria Roshchina, a 27-year-old reporter, had been detained by the Russian authorities after reporting from occupied territories in Ukraine.
Who Are Nihon Hidankyo and the Hibakusha of Japan?
Those who lived through the nuclear attacks of 1945 have dedicated their lives to recounting their experiences of loss and the physical and emotional toll.
Live Updates: Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to Japanese Group of Atomic Bomb Survivors
Nihon Hidankyo is a grass-roots movement of survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The group’s efforts have helped establish a “nuclear taboo,” the Nobel committee said.