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Top regional leaders attend the burial of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar.
Top regional leaders attend the burial of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar.

Iran Vows ‘Revenge’ on Israel as Haniyeh Buried in Qatar

Muslim-majority nations fear that the Hamas political leader’s death could hinder cease-fire efforts.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia, is welcomed by U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was imprisoned in Russia, is welcomed by U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of July 27: Venezuela votes, a Hamas leader is killed, and the United States and Russia conduct a prisoner swap.

A demonstrator holds up a Venezuelan flag during a protest against the disputed results of the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 29.
A demonstrator holds up a Venezuelan flag during a protest against the disputed results of the presidential election in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 29.

Don’t Call What’s Happening in Venezuela a Civil War

Citizens are rising up against an oppressive government, not against one another.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) meets with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the Pentagon in Washington on June 25.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) meets with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the Pentagon in Washington on June 25.

Why Americans and Israelis Don’t See Eye to Eye on Iran

The lack of a formal security pact with the United States encourages Israel to gamble and risk escalation.

Donald Trump stands in front of two screens with charts and points at the lower one which begins with the words "illegal immigration."
Donald Trump stands in front of two screens with charts and points at the lower one which begins with the words "illegal immigration."

The New Nativism’s Surprising Origin Story

Anti-immigrant politics as championed by Donald Trump have their roots in California.

U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump arrives at his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.
U.S. Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump arrives at his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

U.S. Allies Brace for Trump’s Trade Threats

Countries in Europe and Asia are preparing for tariffs, but their options are limited.

Prisoners released from Russia pose on a plane heading to the United States.
Prisoners released from Russia pose on a plane heading to the United States.

Gershkovich, Whelan Freed in Large-Scale Russian Prisoner Swap

But experts warn that the historic exchange does not necessarily signal a breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, right, shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany.

How Kamala Harris Helped Secure the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange

The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González wave alleged voting records during a rally in front of the United Nations headquarters in Caracas on July 30.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González wave alleged voting records during a rally in front of the United Nations headquarters in Caracas on July 30.

Venezuela’s Post-Election Moment of Truth

Amid a disputed vote, Maduro is intensifying his crackdown on dissent. He’s losing key supporters in the process.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over the border area of northern Israel with south Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.
An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over the border area of northern Israel with south Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.

Historic Prisoner Swap Is a Boon for Biden’s Legacy

The release of Americans and others detained in Russia underscores the power of diplomacy—and the importance of allies.

Iranians attend a funeral ceremony held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 1 in Tehran.
Iranians attend a funeral ceremony held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 1 in Tehran.

Is Israel Making Itself Safer?

An assassination in Tehran could restore deterrence—or escalate into a deadly regional war.

Soldiers of a Russian military convoy and their U.S. counterparts exchange greetings near a town in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province, close to the border with Turkey, on Oct. 8, 2022.
Soldiers of a Russian military convoy and their U.S. counterparts exchange greetings near a town in Syria's northeastern Hasakah province, close to the border with Turkey, on Oct. 8, 2022.

Why the West Shouldn’t Celebrate Russia’s Withdrawal From Syria

Increased Iranian and Hezbollah presence in Syria poses new challenges for all players—including Israel and the U.S.

People hold up a Palestinian flag and a portrait of assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a rally in Tehran.
People hold up a Palestinian flag and a portrait of assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a rally in Tehran.
A vote sign is seen in a polling location as voters check in to cast ballots in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21.
A vote sign is seen in a polling location as voters check in to cast ballots in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21.

Foreign Interference in U.S. Election Heats Up

Russia and Iran aim to sow discord in the 2024 presidential race, officials warn.

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