Here’s What We Know About the 4 Released Hostages

Here’s What We Know About the 4 Released Hostages

Jan 25, 2025

The young women were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.The young women were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. 

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Myanmar Rebels Are Opening Colleges

Myanmar Rebels Are Opening Colleges

Jan 25, 2025

As Myanmar’s civil war heads into a fifth year, anti-junta forces are opening universities and colleges as part of their pursuit of a federal democracy.As Myanmar’s civil war heads into a fifth year, anti-junta forces are opening universities and colleges as part of

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Israel Says UNRWA Has 6 Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem

Israel Says UNRWA Has 6 Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem

Jan 25, 2025

The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided

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Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday

Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday

Jan 24, 2025

Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the

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Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline

Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline

Jan 24, 2025

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void.Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t

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What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About

What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About

Jan 24, 2025

A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning. 

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MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser

MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser

Jan 24, 2025

A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time,

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Gaza at Last Welcomes More Aid. It Needs a Deluge.

Gaza at Last Welcomes More Aid. It Needs a Deluge.

Jan 24, 2025

Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each day since the cease-fire took effect. But the need is vast after 15 months of war.Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each

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Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash

Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash

Jan 24, 2025

The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya

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Did Ukraine Kill Its Own by Downing a Russian Plane? A Year Later, It Hasn’t Said.

Did Ukraine Kill Its Own by Downing a Russian Plane? A Year Later, It Hasn’t Said.

Jan 24, 2025

Russia says Ukraine shot down a military transport carrying 65 captured Ukrainians. Ukraine has not confirmed its role, identified the bodies it received, or said how it happened.Russia says Ukraine shot down a military transport carrying 65 captured Ukrainians. Ukraine has not confirmed

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