Tag: World News
Iran Sends Rocket Into Space Amid Faltering Nuclear Talks
TEHRAN—Iran launched a rocket into space carrying what officials on Thursday said…
Suspect in Japan Fire That Killed 25 Dies From Injuries
Mourners paused earlier in December near the building in Osaka, Japan, where…
Omicron Roils Australia’s Exit From Zero-Covid Strategy
ADELAIDE, Australia—Australia’s shift to living with Covid-19 after keeping cases near zero…
U.S. Sanctions Push Afghanistan and Iran Together
ZARANJ, Afghanistan—Two decades ago, Iran helped the U.S. topple the Taliban regime…
Where Russia Once Triumphed, Ukrainians Prepare to Resist Putin
POLTAVA, Ukraine—A decisive Russian military victory here in 1709 allowed Moscow to…
Myanmar Military Attack Kills Dozens, Including Children, Aid Group Says
At least 38 people, including children, were killed in an attack by Myanmar’s…
Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Who Helped End Apartheid, Dies at 90
JOHANNESBURG—Desmond Tutu, an Anglican archbishop who led a global campaign to end…
Pope Francis Laments Pandemic of Loneliness
ROME—Pope Francis lamented the social impact of the pandemic, including rising loneliness…
Latin America Is Now a World Leader in Vaccinations
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador—Latin America, once a hot spot of Covid-19 deaths,…
How the Taliban Outwitted and Outwaited the U.S.
Taliban delegates and representatives of the U.S.-backed Afghan republic gathered for a…
Biden Is Considering Lifting Travel Ban on Southern African Countries
President Biden said he is considering lifting a travel ban he imposed…
U.S. Proposes January Talks with Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. expects to hold talks…