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World

Paul Whelan’s Life in a Russian Prison Awaiting a Hostage Swap

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024NEIL MacFARQUHARComments Off on Paul Whelan’s Life in a Russian Prison Awaiting a Hostage Swap

The former U.S. Marine describes the moment of his arrest and the long years waiting for his release.

World

WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Russian Detainment Reaches 6 Months

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023Anushka PatilComments Off on WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Russian Detainment Reaches 6 Months

Evan Gershkovich’s father says “the feeling of helplessness is quite horrific,” but the family clings to hope.

World

Evan Gershkovich’s Family Appeals to the U.N. in Securing His Release

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023Anushka PatilComments Off on Evan Gershkovich’s Family Appeals to the U.N. in Securing His Release

The Wall Street Journal reporter’s parents and sister visited the U.N. just days before world leaders arrive for the annual General Assembly.

World

Biden Says the U.S. Is Open to a Prisoner Swap to Free Evan Gershkovich

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023Gabriela Sá PessoaComments Off on Biden Says the U.S. Is Open to a Prisoner Swap to Free Evan Gershkovich

The president confirmed that a ‘process is underway’ during a news conference in Finland.

World

U.S. Confirms Talks With Russia on Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap

July 7, 2023July 7, 2023Anushka PatilComments Off on U.S. Confirms Talks With Russia on Evan Gershkovich Prisoner Swap

The Biden administration and the family of the Wall Street Journal reporter take note of his reaching 100 days in jail.

World

Russia Says It Is In Touch Over Possible Prisoner Swap After U.S. Official Meets Evan Gershkovich

July 3, 2023July 4, 2023Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Edward WongComments Off on Russia Says It Is In Touch Over Possible Prisoner Swap After U.S. Official Meets Evan Gershkovich

The comment is an apparent reference to the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held on accusations of espionage that the United States and his employer vehemently reject.

World

Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

May 15, 2023May 17, 2023DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that the man, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.

World

Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023DANIEL VICTORComments Off on Former U.S. Embassy Employee Is Being Held in Moscow, Russian State News Says

The State Department had no immediate comment on the report that an American, identified as Robert Shonov, had been arrested and charged with conspiracy.

Headlines

Netanyahu Broadly Criticized at Home and Abroad After New Gaza Plan

August 8, 2025Adam Rasgon

Trump to Host Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for ‘Peace Signing’

August 8, 2025IVAN NECHEPURENKO

Russian Strikes Kill 3 in Ukraine, Which May Be Left Out of Peace Talks

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Marc Santora and Liubov Sholudko

As Gaza Hunger Crisis Worsens, Israel Lets in Little Aid

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025VIVIAN YEE

Israel Says It’s Preparing to Take Control of Gaza City. What Does That Mean?

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Ephrat Livni

Israel Says It’s Preparing to Take Control of Gaza City. What Does That Mean?

August 8, 2025Ephrat Livni

Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025ANATOLY KURMANAEV

The U.S. Says Britain Is Chilling Free Speech. Many Britons Point the Finger Back.

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025MARK LANDLER

A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

August 8, 2025Emma Bubola and Lucía Cholakian Herrera

A Starfish, a President, and a Deep-Sea Frenzy in Argentina

August 8, 2025Emma Bubola and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
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