Its demise was a failure of American and other Western politicians, of experts and journalists, to live up to the standards of ethics and courage on which they founded their claims to hegemony—and ...

But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts around the world. By Michael D. Shear The country’s former ...

March 18, 2025 • President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end ...

The president’s escalating conflict with federal courts is even more aggressive than what happened in countries like Hungary and Turkey, experts say. By Amanda Taub A two-month cease-fire in ...

Sprawling beaches, rich cultures and untouched pockets of wilderness are just a few alluring characteristics of the best islands in the world. According to experts and U.S. News readers ...

US President Trump paid tribute to boxing legend George Foreman, who passed away at 76. Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is best remembered for his fights with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.

If you’ve spent even a millisecond on TikTok (because what other app are you going to doom-scroll on during your lunch break?) then you’ll have heard of the Laneige Lip Mask. Loved by Hollywood celebs ...

March 7, 2025 • The World Cafe team compiled a playlist of "temporally robust" tunes as we mourn the loss of that precious, extra hour of sleep.

Construction continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural ...

The Ekalavya story from the Mahabharata is well known. Dronacharya, the master archer, is impressed with the skills and diligence of his young pupil Arjuna, so much so that he promises to make ...

Police were called to the Twin Caves, (file photos) a well-known diving site at the bottom of Merritt's Mill Pond, on Tuesday around 1.15pm after three divers failed to return at their expected ...