The Himalayan region supplies most of India’s apples. But when heavy rains left a major highway blocked for weeks, farmers couldn’t get them to markets.
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Kashmir’s Apple Harvest Rots After Landslide Blocks Road
The Himalayan region supplies most of India’s apples. But when heavy rains left a major highway blocked for weeks, farmers couldn’t get them to markets.
Large Hole Swallows Road in Bangkok After a Subway Tunnel Collapses
A burst pipe in an unfinished extension of Bangkok’s subway system opened a hole more than 60 feet deep in a road near a hospital and royal palaces.
Drivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle for the Streets in Canada’s Largest City
Cyclists in Toronto are resisting a law that would have the city rip out miles of bike lanes, setting back efforts toward safer streets.
Even as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change
Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of pedestrians waiting to cross the street.
Even as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change
Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of pedestrians waiting to cross the street.
ICE Agents and State Troopers Team Up in Nashville Operation
In early May, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted alongside Tennessee State Highway Patrol troopers in areas of Nashville, partnering up for a weeklong operation that turned routine traffic stops into immigration arrests.
North Korea and Russia Build First Cross-Border Road Bridge
The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Vietnam’s Drivers, Facing Steep Fines, Are Minding the Rules of the Road
Steep new fines — more than many people make in a month — have made the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi less freewheeling than they used to be.
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.