What Ramadan has been like this year in Gaza, from ceasefire to war
For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there’s little to celebrate.
Israel will ‘strike anywhere in Lebanon against any threat,’ Netanyahu warns
The attack came as cross-border fire has escalated between Israel and militants in Lebanon, raising doubts about the state of a shaky ceasefire.
Earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), with an epicenter in Myanmar, according to preliminary reports.
We visit the Chinese city where your stuff comes from
Many of the things that we buy in the U.S. come through a Chinese trading city called Yiwu, where thousands of wholesalers ship products from nearby factories. NPR’s Steve Inskeep pays a visit to hear how merchants in China are responding to U.S. tariffs.
After complaints, South Korea admits that it mishandled adoptions
South Korea has been one of the top countries sending babies abroad for adoption for decades. Now, after an investigation triggered by hundreds of complaints from adoptees, the country has admitted its agencies mishandled adoptions.
Ukraine is at the cutting edge of drone innovation, but Russia is catching up
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine is at the cutting edge of wartime drone innovation, producing over 2 million in 2024 — but Russia is close behind.
China Tries to Reboot Its Economy as Competitors Circle
China has long been the world’s factory, but it’s economy is starting to face serious headwinds. Demand for Chinese goods has slumped, China is saddled with too much industrial capacity and heavy debt. And now a tariff war with the United States furthe…
Food is running out in Gaza nearly a month into Israeli blockade
The World Food Programme says it has just five days left of flour and two weeks left of other food supplies in Gaza.
Syria’s transitional leader is a former jihadist. Can he help stabilize the region?
Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda, but is now advocating unity. The Atlantic’s Robert Worth discusses al-Sharaa’s leadership and the Trump administration’s group chat on Signal.
There’s no rulebook for deep-sea mining. Companies want to push forward anyway
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.
Trump’s tariffs on China left some winners, Vietnam is one of them
When President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on China during his first term, few countries benefitted like China’s neighbor to the south, Vietnam. Its economy is now booming.
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