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The International Court of Justice convenes at The Hague prior to a verdict announcement on Israel.
The International Court of Justice convenes at The Hague prior to a verdict announcement on Israel.

ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Acts of Genocide in Gaza

The high court approved six provisional measures to address the crisis but declined to order a cease-fire.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, Russia.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Jan. 20: Modi consecrates a Hindu temple, the International Court of Justice issues a decision, and a new malaria vaccine makes its debut.

Two people watch the sunset in Jerusalem.
Two people watch the sunset in Jerusalem.

A Middle East Paradox

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has never been more dire—or riper for resolution.

Protesters raise placards and wave national flags during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Protesters raise placards and wave national flags during a demonstration in front of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Boeing workers are pictured exiting a gate below an image of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Renton, Washington.
Boeing workers are pictured exiting a gate below an image of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Renton, Washington.

Is Boeing too Big to Fail?

Safety issues plague the company, but the world needs more planes.

AfD demonstrators holding German flags gather at the main station in Berlin to attend the "demonstration for the future of Germany" called by the far-right AfD in Berlin on May 27, 2018.
AfD demonstrators holding German flags gather at the main station in Berlin to attend the "demonstration for the future of Germany" called by the far-right AfD in Berlin on May 27, 2018.

Germany’s Far-Right Party Is Worse Than the Rest of Europe’s

The Alternative for Germany is more popular than ever—and more dangerous.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin participate in a ceremony to launch a new industrial development policy at the Planalto Palace in Brasília on Jan. 22.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin participate in a ceremony to launch a new industrial development policy at the Planalto Palace in Brasília on Jan. 22.

Lula Tries His Hand at Industrial Policy

Brazil has a history of state economic intervention that underdelivers. Will this time be different?

Israel’s legal advisor attends a meeting at the International Court of Justice.
Israel’s legal advisor attends a meeting at the International Court of Justice.

Israel Releases Classified Documents Ahead of ICJ Ruling

The material aims to rebut South Africa’s accusation of genocidal intent in Gaza.

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges supporters at the conclusion of a campaign rally at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges supporters at the conclusion of a campaign rally at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Europe Braces for Trump 2.0

European officials are scrambling to ensure the transatlantic relationship can survive the U.S. election.

A Chinese journalist wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest labeled "PRESS" speaks into a microphone while broadcasting for CCTV. In the background are fields and trees, and beyond that is the Gaza Strip, where columns of smoke from bombed buildings rise against a blue sky.
A Chinese journalist wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest labeled "PRESS" speaks into a microphone while broadcasting for CCTV. In the background are fields and trees, and beyond that is the Gaza Strip, where columns of smoke from bombed buildings rise against a blue sky.

China’s Problem With the Genocide Case Against Israel

Beijing backs the Palestinians in Gaza but faces its own genocide accusations at home.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the AI Safety Summit in England.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the AI Safety Summit in England.

What if Regulation Makes the AI Monopoly Worse?

In an industry already primed for concentration, creative alternatives for safeguarding the public interest are needed.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro waves a Venezuelan flag during a rally.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro waves a Venezuelan flag during a rally.

The White House’s Big Gamble on Venezuela

In lifting tough sanctions on Maduro, Biden will test whether sanctions can work as a diplomatic tool.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is toured around Expo 2020 Dubai by the UAE's deputy prime minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (C-R), in the gulf emirate of Dubai on December 8, 2021.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is toured around Expo 2020 Dubai by the UAE's deputy prime minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (C-R), in the gulf emirate of Dubai on December 8, 2021.

The Hidden Rivalry of Saudi Arabia and the UAE

The two countries look like allies—but are increasingly regional competitors.

Smoke billows over Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
Smoke billows over Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

U.N. Shelter in Gaza Hit by Israeli Shells Amid Fighting

Meanwhile, Israel denied reports that a possible 30-day cease-fire with Hamas was being negotiated.

A billboard is seen ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in Jaipur, India, on Jan. 24.
A billboard is seen ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in Jaipur, India, on Jan. 24.

India Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Macron

Hosting the French president as an honorary guest on Republic Day offers an opportunity to showcase the successful bilateral relationship.

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