Germany’s Chancellor Scholz Takes a Jab at Musk in New Year’s Eve Address
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual New Year’s Eve address.Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany’s election would “not be decided by the owners of social media channels” in his annual
U.S. Carries Out Strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have targeted commercial ships in the Red Sea in solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. They launched a missile at Israel overnight.The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have targeted commercial ships in the Red Sea in
He Didn’t Know His Father Was on Doomed South Korean Flight Until It Crashed
Oh Jaejin’s father, 64, had not told Mr. Oh he was flying, because he didn’t want his son to worry. They had been looking forward to his becoming a grandfather.Oh Jaejin’s father, 64, had not told Mr. Oh he was flying, because he
Under a Highway in Rio, a Dance Style Charms a New Generation
On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds of R&B for decades. Now, a new crop of dancers is reviving — and transforming — the scene.On Rio de Janeiro’s fringes, partygoers have been dancing “charme” to the sounds
On E-Scooters and ATVs, Russian Forces Swarm Ukrainian Positions in the East
Stepped up attacks by Russia are heightening longstanding concerns over how Ukraine manages its military and countering assumptions that Moscow’s offensive would slow, soldiers and military analysts say.Stepped up attacks by Russia are heightening longstanding concerns over how Ukraine manages its military and
South Korea Clears Way to Detain President in Martial Law Inquiry
The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis.The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law
The Man Who Showed the World South Korea’s Deadly Plane Crash
A restaurant owner described witnessing the Jeju Air plane crash and recording videos as it happened. “Every time I closed my eyes, I kept seeing afterimages of the blast.”A restaurant owner described witnessing the Jeju Air plane crash and recording videos as it
Syrian Refugees in Germany Are Glad They Can Visit Home. But Just Visit.
The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of war in their homeland, but some fear it could mean losing their refugee status.The more than one million Syrians who fled to Germany have celebrated the end of
Myanmar’s War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital
The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.
Trinidad and Tobago Declares State of Emergency Over Rising Crime
To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the military to make arrests and allows the authorities to enter suspects’ homes without warrants and deny them bail.To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the
