Month: May 2025
As South Korea Gets Ready to Vote, Women Don’t Like the Choices
Women took the lead in the protests against South Korea’s last president. But the men running to replace him are saying little about the discrimination [Read More…]
Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say
Two more children were missing, while her husband and one other child were injured in the strike on Friday, the officials said. Israel said it [Read More…]
Russia Bombards Ukraine With One of Largest Air Assaults of the War
The attack involved nearly 370 missiles and drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.
Hotel and Ticket Sites Now Show the Full Price, but Hidden Fees Still Lurk
Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.
In the Shadow of a Tainted Election Steal, Maduro Asks Venezuelans to Vote Again
Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won without [Read More…]
Venezuela Is Holding an Election in Essequibo, a Region of Neighboring Guyana
In Sunday’s election, President Nicolás Maduro has called to elect a governor of Essequibo — a region that actually belongs to neighboring Guyana.
North Korea Arrests 3 Over Failed Ship Launch That Angered Kim Jong-un
Three shipyard officials were arrested, including the chief engineer, state media said. The North Korean leader was watching as the launch of a navy destroyer [Read More…]
Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny
A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.
Why Vietnam Ignored Its Own Laws to Fast-Track a Trump Family Golf Complex
As President Trump blurs the lines between politics and business — and threatens steep tariffs on trade partners — governments feel compelled to favor Trump-related [Read More…]
How an Iconic Blouse Became the Center of a Political Tussle in Romania
Nationalists in Romania have adopted an item of clothing traditionally worn by villagers, particularly women. Liberals say it’s an appropriation of a cultural identity that [Read More…]
