Chinese Satellites Over Mideast Battlefield Put U.S. on Edge

Chinese satellite industry grows as a potential threat to U.S. forces in the Middle East

The Pope Is Raising His Voice. Will It Make a Difference?

For many, the Chicago-born pontiff is filling a moral vacuum in the growing world disorder

New Drugs for Pancreatic Cancer Show Remarkable Promise for Deadly Disease

Results from two early-stage trials offer new hope for a cancer that kills around seven in eight patients within five years

U.S. Seeks to Reset Ties With Reclusive but Strategically Vital African State

Eritrea has been described as Africa’s North Korea, and its Red Sea coastline makes it a potential bulwark against Iranian influence

The Michael Jackson Biopic That Nearly Blew Up Is Poised to Be a Hit

‘Michael’ required costly creative overhaul after error by late pop star’s estate

How a Brazilian Prison Gang Became a Global Cocaine Power

From arms dealing in Boston to pirate attacks in the Amazon, the PCC poses one of the greatest risks to international efforts to curb organized crime

U.S., Iran Delay Talks in High-Stakes Game of Chicken

The White House paused plans to send Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan after Tehran held its negotiators back at the last minute

How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in ‘Scambodia’

Crime syndicates in Cambodia corrupt officials, enslave workers and fleece victims worldwide

The Rise of Apple’s New CEO: A Hardware Expert Takes Over in the AI Era

John Ternus must help Apple catch up in the AI race as it looks for its next big hit

U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline

Emirati officials speak with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about accessing dollars if Middle East conflict drags on

The Threat of a Beautiful Monster

When a lake born from a melting Himalayan glacier burst, a wall of water tore through villages below

Behind Trump’s Public Bravado on the War, He Grapples With His Own Fears

The president’s impulsive style has never before been tested during a sustained military conflict; ruminating on Jimmy Carter

Seeing Queen Elizabeth II as The Fashion Influencer of Her Time

A Buckingham Palace show is the largest-ever exhibition of clothing worn by the monarch

Big Oil Plows Billions Into Far-Flung Drilling Sites to Escape Iran Turmoil

Exxon, Chevron and others turn to Africa and South America for next generation of prospects

The Mystery of Why You Can’t Buy a Mac Mini Right Now

The scarcity of Apple’s littlest Mac comes at a time of high interest from AI power users and a potential product refresh

‘Bombs Fell Like Rain’: The Israeli Attack That Hit 100 Lebanese Targets in 90 Seconds

The strikes Israel says were aimed at midlevel Hezbollah operatives killed hundreds and hit usually calm seaside Beirut neighborhoods

Did Medical Neglect Kill Soccer Hero Maradona? A Criminal Trial Seeks Answers

Six years after the Argentine legend died of heart failure, his doctors and nurses are facing homicide charges

Why Everyone Hates the Ivy League

A new Yale internal report carries a message for the campus: check liberal bias, introduce more merit in admissions and reduce preferences for legacies

Iran’s Shadow Fleet Meets Its Match in U.S. Blockade

A network of vessels has helped Iran evade sanctions but naval patrols pose a new challenge

Naval Blockades Have Won Wars but Sometimes at Great Cost

From ancient Greece to the Cold War, belligerents have fought for control over shipping