Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.
Tag: Politics and Government
Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case
Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation.
Greenland’s Not the Only Place in the Arctic Where a Fight for Control Is Brewing
For decades, an Arctic archipelago called Svalbard has served as a rare refuge of international cooperation. Those days are over.
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.
Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.
Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as a Member of Canada’s Parliament
Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland ended her time in politics on Friday.
How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country
Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.
Iran Convulsed in Second Night of Nationwide Protests
Large marches against the government occurred despite an internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown.
Mohammed Harbi, Who Rewrote Algeria’s History, Dies at 92
He was an official in the revolutionary government, then, after the country won independence from France, was imprisoned and eventually wrote from exile.