
March 15, 2025

Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.

As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful.

Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again
Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks.

Haiti’s Biggest Hospital, Dependent on U.S.A.I.D., Goes Up in Smoke
A fire set by gangs at the country’s largest public hospital underscores long-simmering problems in Haiti, which is heavily dependent on international aid.

Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing.