Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda. September 26, 2026 Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s first female attorney general, has stopped many of the government’s efforts to remove constraints on its power. Read more
He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished. September 26, 2026 Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years. Read more
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia September 25, 2026 In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan. Read more
Why Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah Wears Sunglasses September 24, 2026 Balendra Shah wore them as a rapper, as Kathmandu’s mayor and on his way to becoming prime minister. Now he has taken the look to the United Nations. Read more
France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites September 24, 2026 Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies. Read more
Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War September 24, 2026 Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived. Read more