Tag: United States
Israel’s Naftali Bennett Backs Hard Line on Iran, Softer Tone With U.S.
In an interview before meeting with President Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he opposed U.S. efforts to restore a nuclear deal with Iran and ruled out peace talks with the Palestinians.
Videos Show Rush to Burn, Destroy U.S. Equipment as Kabul Fell
The New York Times verified videos and photos taken by U.S. contractors of garbage bins full of destroyed equipment and staff burning documents as workers fled the U.S. embassy.
The U.S. Is Getting a Crash Course in Scientific Uncertainty
As the pandemic takes an unexpected direction, Americans again must reckon with twists in scientific understanding of the virus.
How The US is Getting a Crash Course in Scientific Uncertainty Due to the Pandemic
As the pandemic takes an unexpected direction, Americans again must reckon with twists in scientific understanding of the virus.
Chaos Persists at Kabul Airport as Taliban Discuss New Government
The militants have engaged the former officials Hamid Karzai and Abdullah Abdullah, as well as Moscow, to seek help in building an “inclusive” government while cementing their rule.
U.S. Ready to Make Airlines Provide Planes to Speed Afghan Evacuation
Military officials are poised to activate the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. The defense secretary must still approve the decision, which would provide 20 planes to evacuation efforts.
A Century After the Titanic Sank, a Film Tries to Rescue 6 Survivors’ Stories
“The Six,” a new documentary, attempts to track down the fate of Chinese sailors who survived the Titanic but were scattered by Western immigration laws.
Afghanistan Faces Economic Shock as Sanctions Replace Foreign Aid
The Taliban will be under pressure to keep a fragile economy afloat.
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Infection May Wane, C.D.C. Studies Find
Federal health officials said the new data justified a campaign of booster shots. But some scientists disagreed, saying not every American needs another dose.