After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans. Most soldiers are stuck in indefinite deployments.
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How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania
Nationalists in Romania have adopted an item of clothing traditionally worn by villagers, particularly women. Liberals say it’s an appropriation of a cultural identity that belongs to everyone.
Teachers Protest in Mexico City Shuts Down Airport
Flights were briefly halted, delaying travel for thousands, as security forces swarmed into passenger terminals in an effort to assert order.
Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure
Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the country’s authoritarian leader last year.
U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Sudan Over Use of Chemical Weapons
The State Department’s announcement comes months after U.S. officials found evidence that Sudan’s military had used chemical weapons against its paramilitary rival.
Who Is Julius Malema, the South African Politician in the White House Video?
President Trump surprised a South African delegation with a video montage of apartheid-era chants from Mr. Malema.
In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China
Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.
Gaza Aid Deliveries Begin After Days of Delays
The U.N. said about 90 truckloads of supplies had begun to arrive at warehouses and other sites in the devastated territory. It was the first significant influx after a two-month Israeli blockade.
UK Net Migration Almost Halved in 2024, Data Shows
Net migration dropped by 50 percent in 2024, data showed Thursday. So why was the prime minister warning of an “island of strangers” earlier this month?
Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland
Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.