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Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings
Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer …
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
Fire in Bangkok Pub Kills Dozens
The cause of the fire was still unknown, but it began as a band was performing onstage and spread very rapidly, killing least 27 people.
With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly ”America First” political orbit.
Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics
People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.
Live Updates: Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikes
U.S. Central Command said it had hit about 140 targets in Iran overnight after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s military said it had responded by firing at U…
Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.
