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America’s military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the I…

The former prime minister spent years stripping wealth – and guardrails – from Hungary. Now, the new government is restoring them as best it can.

While President Donald Trump breaks through American political guardrails, Europe has generally stuck to its standards or rebounded from extremism.

This week saw two massive moments in space and in underground engineering, showing that Americans not only still think big but also recover from failures…

An Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a “disgrace.”

A Republican law aimed at cutting waste in the food stamp program means states are making changes to comply – but it could cost some people their benefits.

The federal government wants U.S. colleges to publicly respond to a list of questions about sensitive issues in higher education by year’s end.

The Syrian government’s recent decision to raise fuel costs, after an earlier increase in electricity prices, led to protests that upset a string of gover…

A New Mexico community college is a leader in training for wind technicians, servicing the turbines that are adding wind energy to the electric grid.

Voters overwhelmingly reject a strict neutrality in the face of foreign threats in Europe, testing Switzerland’s ability to be a peacemaking arbiter.

The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change.

Self-taught artist Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar holds the world record for the longest calligraphy scroll – 165 meters (about 180 yards) – which he created i…

The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics.

Miss Louise lived in a big stone Tudor, covered with ivy. Inside that house was a library – and a lifelong gift.

Nearly seven months after being attacked, an emboldened Iran is seeking to end the war on its terms. That means forcing U.S. bases out, lifting sanctions,…

A new presidential Military Spouse Commission had its first meeting this week. Many service-member families are eager for more support.

The controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on a holdout juror and the difference between juror independence an…

A new school year is beginning in Gaza, with many students returning to in-person learning for the first time in three years.

Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Ira…

In a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism.

Can Europe’s values-first approach to AI face up to the economic challenge posed by the progress- and profit-centric models favored in the U.S. and China?

A tech-driven bicycle renaissance is forcing cities and towns to grapple with merging high-speed vehicles into traffic grids and commuter grinds.

Global debt has hit a record, with wealthier countries leading the way. But one way out is to note the new models for debt management – such as discipline…

America’s partners are becoming more assertive and are looking to build ties with other countries in response to President Trump’s transactional approach.

As a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers. But questions about where his party is headed – and how candi…

As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaga…

At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s threats from the day before and defended…

Colleges could lose access to federal student loans if their graduates don’t make more money than someone without the degree.

Paul Theroux’s latest cultural travelogue includes an exploration of his ancestral connections to the northern nation.

Despite the wreckage of war, many more Palestinian children have returned to school in the territory, a testament to their innocence, curiosity, and desir…

In elections past, Brazil focused on mobilizing its youth vote. But the attention has shifted to voters older than age 70 this year.

Much of the world’s biodiversity is at risk, yet natural ecosystems are foundational to every national economy. A new report by the Paulson Institute, the…

The latest shooting related to immigration enforcement is renewing concerns about ICE vehicle stops.

President Trump says the U.S. armed forces want to store ammunition and drones at his proposed 250-foot arch in Washington, but analysts say there's no mi…

President Trump used his speech at the United Nations to say he believed the Iran war was coming to a resolution “one way or the other.”

The Chinese and U.S. leaders are coming together for the second of four face-to-face meetings planned for this year, part of a broader effort to steady ti…

Informal votes at the United Nations indicate a woman might be the ​next secretary-general​, the first in 81 years. The leading female candidates explain…

Few members of Congress have the kind of technology background that could be useful as they discuss regulating artificial intelligence.

The United Nations is facing a budget crunch. That issue is at the top of the agenda as world leaders gather in New York for the General Assembly.

A new agreement over Greenland’s status, and U.S. access to the island, shows that quiet diplomacy can help Western allies move from icy relations to more…

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland finally came to terms on a deal that all sides are calling a victory toward their ends.

Electing younger candidates might not quickly change older Americans' influence in Congress.

The likelihood of a comprehensive U.S.-China agreement on AI out of this week’s summit remains low. But the two nations might find a way to indicate they’…

In the run-up to the midterms, the Trump administration’s business approach to Cuba is not sitting well with the Cuban American community.

The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. is at a record high, raising the cost of transporting goods as the nation’s economy is burdened with persiste…