NY Times
2026, Jun 23
How Mark Rutte of NATO Manages an Unpredictable Trump
Secretary General Mark Rutte is headed to Washington. His style has at times frustrated the very European leaders who need him to...
2026, Jun 23
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a...
2026, Jun 23
Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of...
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees...
2026, Jun 23
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s President, Struggles to Uphold Trump’s Narrative of...
President Trump says Venezuela, under U.S. oversight, has “never made the money” it is making now. But new oil revenue isn’t helping...
2026, Jun 23
At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound
Jordan’s first qualification for the World Cup also means a World Cup berth for Palestinians, millions of whom live in the country.
2026, Jun 23
Pakistan to Cut 18% Period Tax on Menstrual Products, But...
In Pakistan, only 12 percent of women and girls use safe, commercially-made menstrual products. Activists hailed a government plan to cut a...
2026, Jun 22
Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers
Ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say,...
2026, Jun 22
Police Officer Killed in Shootout in Montreal
On Monday, a police officer was killed during a shootout. A civilian was killed and another police officer was wounded, the police...
2026, Jun 22
Iran Team Leaves Locker Room Note: The ‘Spirit of Iran...
After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran’s best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans...
2026, Jun 22
Britons React to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Resignation Announcement
After Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he is resigning from his position, Britons shared their thoughts about a change of leadership.
