Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow
U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives
The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.
Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He
Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics
With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top.Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may
Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed.The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to
West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams
Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term.Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations
