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鈥楾he visit is the message.鈥� Canada-Mexico summit sets stage for diplomatic reset.As the Trump administration throws diplomatic elbows, Canada and Mexico聽see a chance to build a new聽rapprochement with each other.
Amid Israel鈥檚 longest war, resentment grows over religious draft exemptionIn Israel, the shared burden of military service in 鈥渢he people鈥檚 army鈥� is a consensus value, and an exemption granted the ultra-Orthodox has long rankled. Amid the mounting costs of war in Gaza, moves to codify the exemption have fanned resentments.
Syria holds elections without a popular vote. Why Syrians are still hopeful.Syrian community leaders are choosing a parliament tasked with overhauling the country鈥檚 laws and setting a new constitution. If the process prioritizes technocratic expertise over parties and politics, Syrians hope it鈥檚 still a step toward a democracy.
鈥楽top the boats鈥�: Anti-immigration rally in London taps into economic malaiseIn Britain, a nationalist flag-waving campaign targeting immigrants and the hotels that house them has become an expression for grievances over housing shortages, the economy, and a sense the government is losing control of its borders.
Pakistan is sold on solar. It鈥檚 not about going green.Conventionally generated electricity in Pakistan has become very expensive, but consumers don鈥檛 have to buy it. They are adopting solar panels.
Difference MakerThis program is planting a 鈥榝orest鈥� of conservation-minded filmmakers in IndiaRita Banerji helped found Green Hub, a pioneering fellowship聽that offers free filmmaking training to Indigenous and rural young people.
In the Middle East, can old enemies make good neighbors?Israel and Syria are negotiating a security deal to bring peace to their border. The new Syrian government sees it as a path to international acceptance.
First LookMalawians look to presidential election for change amid economic crisisMalawi is to hold a presidential election this week as the nation struggles under an ongoing economic crisis and food and fuel shortages.
First LookIsrael steps up strikes on Gaza City. Residents have few options to flee.Israel has intensified airstrikes in Gaza City as part of an offensive to take over the city, which Israel claims is Hamas' last stronghold.
Moscow ignores war in Ukraine to celebrate summerWhile Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities are facing Russian drone and missile attacks, it鈥檚 been a festive summer in Moscow, where war feels far away.
The ExplainerIn England, patriots and nationalists wrestle over St. George鈥檚 flagThe English flag has become controversial in the United Kingdom, and its public display is under debate as the country wrestles with immigration.
How will the Department of War differ from the Defense Department?Although President Trump has dubbed a new Department of War, he prefers conflicts that promise quick victories, not messy entanglements, as wars can be.
What Bolsonaro coup verdict means for Brazilian trustFormer President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted on charges of attempting a coup against Brazil鈥檚 current President聽Luiz In谩cio Lula da Silva.
Difference MakerCellos and camaraderie: This youth organization is an instrument of connectionFor 28 years, an after-school program run by Community MusicWorks has been reimagining what access to classical music education looks like.
Russia waves away blame after its drone incursion in PolandMoscow鈥檚 defenders argue that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday might be a Ukrainian conspiracy. Critics say it鈥檚 simply the Kremlin testing Western resolve.
Facing uncertain future in US, Chinese scholars ponder a return homeThe Trump administration's anti-immigrant stance has made Chinese scholars and students feel unwelcome in the U.S. Can Beijing persuade them to return home to work?
Israel ordered them to leave. Many in Gaza City say there is nowhere left to run.The Israeli military has ordered a total evacuation of Gaza City. But many lack the means to leave, or believe there is no safe place left to go.
After failed Israeli Hamas assassination, are Gaza peace talks possible?Israel鈥檚 failed attempt to kill its top Hamas negotiating partner in Qatar backfired聽鈥� and angered Washington. What did officials think it would achieve?
Russian drones, downed over Poland, prompt pushback from NATO allianceRussia says it didn鈥檛 plan to fly drones over Poland, but NATO's leader calls it a 鈥渞eckless鈥� move that will only strengthen the alliance's resolve.
Indonesians love scary movies. But our reporter learns it鈥檚 about folklore, not fright.Indonesia鈥檚 horror film boom聽points to聽deeper聽religious and cultural聽beliefs behind the scary movies that are packing cinemas.
