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People wave Palestinian and Yemeni flags as they chant anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans in Yemen.
People wave Palestinian and Yemeni flags as they chant anti-Israel and anti-U.S. slogans in Yemen.

U.S. Redesignates Houthis as a Terrorist Organization

Legal caveats will allow humanitarian aid to continue entering Yemen.

Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te cheers with his delegation onstage.
Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te cheers with his delegation onstage.

What Is Taiwan’s New President Going to Do About China?

Polling data indicates the public is split over the future of the island and the threat of annexation.

Two people a near a fallen tree in a flooded area.
Two people a near a fallen tree in a flooded area.

The Only Way to Make Climate Progress

Green technology and capital is concentrated in rich countries. Here’s how to address the north-south divide.

Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin looks on as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sworn in at the presidential palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 11.
Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin looks on as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is sworn in at the presidential palace in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Jan. 11.

Bangladesh’s Prospects Just Got a Little Dimmer

The country’s recent elections were a disservice to its citizens.

A People’s Liberation Army delegate wearing a dark green formal uniform with red and gold epaulettes sleeps while sitting in a chair at the Great Hall of the People. Other people in attendance at the congressional session sit in the rows of seats around him.
A People’s Liberation Army delegate wearing a dark green formal uniform with red and gold epaulettes sleeps while sitting in a chair at the Great Hall of the People. Other people in attendance at the congressional session sit in the rows of seats around him.

Washington Is Exaggerating China’s Military Budgets

Pentagon and congressional hawks are overestimating their rival.

Dozens of Sudanese refugees wearing colorful clothes gather under two large trees in a desert landscape against a cloud-sprinkled blue sky.
Dozens of Sudanese refugees wearing colorful clothes gather under two large trees in a desert landscape against a cloud-sprinkled blue sky.

The West Needs to Show It Values All Human Life

Accusations of double standards sting because they have a point.

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Israel’s International Assassination Campaign Won’t Be Easy

One major Hamas leader in Lebanon is already dead. But getting to others in Turkey and Qatar will be much harder.

Palestinians carry flags and banners as they gather at Nelson Mandela Square in Ramallah, West Bank, to demonstrate in support of the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty Images
Palestinians carry flags and banners as they gather at Nelson Mandela Square in Ramallah, West Bank, to demonstrate in support of the genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Issam Rimawi/Anadolu via Getty Images

Why the Global South Supports Pretoria’s ICJ Genocide Case

Namibia and Bangladesh are the most vocal of many countries backing South Africa’s legal challenge to Israel.

A building damaged by an Iranian missile strike is seen in Kurdistan.
A building damaged by an Iranian missile strike is seen in Kurdistan.

Iran Targets Alleged Israeli Spy Headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan

Kurdistan’s prime minister called Tehran’s actions a “crime against the Kurdish people.”

Confetti falls as Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te speaks to supporters at a victory rally in Taipei.
Confetti falls as Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te speaks to supporters at a victory rally in Taipei.

Taiwan’s New President Won’t Placate China

Still, Beijing’s reaction to Lai Ching-te’s victory has been surprisingly muted—for now.

The logo of Nippon Steel Corp. is seen at an office building at the company’s head office in Tokyo.
The logo of Nippon Steel Corp. is seen at an office building at the company’s head office in Tokyo.

Should Biden Block the Japanese Takeover Bid for U.S. Steel?

Critics cite national security, but political concerns might be the real issue.

People take part in a protest in the streets of the Yemeni Red Sea city of Hudeida, to condemn the overnight U.S. and British forces strikes on Houthi rebel-held cities, on Jan. 12.
People take part in a protest in the streets of the Yemeni Red Sea city of Hudeida, to condemn the overnight U.S. and British forces strikes on Houthi rebel-held cities, on Jan. 12.

Why Saudi Arabia Is Staying on the Sidelines in the Red Sea Conflict

After years of war with the Houthis, Riyadh is seeking to ensure its security above all else—but peace talks are precarious, and the plan could backfire.

Local newspapers featuring Taiwan's presidential election results on the front pages.
Local newspapers featuring Taiwan's presidential election results on the front pages.

Taiwan Learned You Can’t Fight Fake News by Making It Illegal

Taipei has switched strategies in its fight against Chinese disinformation. This article has an audio recording

A Sudanese family sit on a cart after reaching Adre from the border of Sudan heading to the Adre camp, where around 200,000 people are currently taking refuge on September 19, 2023 in Adre, Chad.
A Sudanese family sit on a cart after reaching Adre from the border of Sudan heading to the Adre camp, where around 200,000 people are currently taking refuge on September 19, 2023 in Adre, Chad.

Why Is the World Seeing More Conflicts Than Usual?

Comfort Ero explains why leaders seem more inclined toward war than dialogue.

Customers look at products on display outside a train station in the Akihabara district of Tokyo.
Customers look at products on display outside a train station in the Akihabara district of Tokyo.

Japan Finally Got Inflation. Nobody Is Happy About It.

After 25 years of deflation, the public is mad about price rises.

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