With Fireworks and Parades, Syrians Celebrate Anniversary of al-Assad’s Fall December 9, 2025 ♥8 A year ago, rebels overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, ending decades... Read more
Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus December 9, 2025 ♥8 Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have... Read more
Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Trade War With No End in Sight December 9, 2025 ♥10 After deadly cross-border military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments... Read more
Another Front in the War in Ukraine: Who Gets to Claim a Famed Artist? December 9, 2025 ♥8 Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been... Read more
In Thailand and Cambodia, Taking Shelter (Again) as Fighting Reignites December 9, 2025 ♥9 Hundreds of thousands of people fled a deadly border conflict,... Read more
Thai Jets Bomb Cambodia as at Least 5 Die in New Wave of Fighting December 8, 2025 ♥6 Each side accused the other of firing first. The hostilities... Read more
How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China December 8, 2025 ♥10 The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries... Read more
Europe’s Leaders Vow to Support Ukraine as Talks to End War Falter December 8, 2025 ♥4 The destiny of Ukraine “is the destiny of Europe,” the... Read more
The U.S. Gave Mexico a List of Russian Spies. Mexico Let Them Stay. December 8, 2025 ♥5 Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies... Read more
Coup Attempt Rocks Benin, but Government Says It’s Over December 8, 2025 ♥3 A spokesman said 14 members of the military had been... Read more