Israel’s defense minister has declared the start of a “new phase” of the war as Israel…
War and unrest
Ukraine gets a new chief diplomat as the war with Russia enters a critical phase
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s parliament approved the appointment of a new foreign minister Thursday, two lawmakers…
Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on
FORT WORTH, Texas — Delta Air Lines said Wednesday it will extend its suspension of flights…
Crossing between a government and opposition-held area in Syria closes after violence
IDLIB, Syria — A key crossing inside Syria between an area held by the government and…
Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost…
Russia tightens security in Kursk region, where Ukraine launched an incursion as fighting persists
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia on Saturday announced what it called a counterterrorism operation to increase security…
Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament
SOMA, Gambia — When Metta, a mother of six from rural Gambia, heard that lawmakers were…
Bedwetting, nightmares and shaking. War in Gaza takes a mental health toll, especially on children
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Nabila Hamada gave birth to twin boys in Gaza early in…