In Pakistan, a Kite Festival Returns to Troubled Skies
The vibrant celebration, banned for two decades, brightened the eastern city of Lahore, where residents face alarming levels of air pollution and political restrictions.
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After M23 Takeover, Goma Carries Violent Memories and Signs of Hope
A year after a rebel takeover, residents of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, carry violent memories and signs of hope.
Lai has been held in solitary confinement for more than 1,800 days.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Term Follows a Familiar Chinese Pattern
The heavy sentence for the Hong Kong publisher aligns with mainland cases where influential critics of the Communist Party have been sent to prison for many years.
Jimmy Lai’s children have led a global campaign for him.
Jimmy Lai’s conviction was years in the making.
Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Gold Medal Celebration Muted By Lindsey Vonn’s Crash
Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.
Thailand’s Conservative Party Claims Surprise Election Victory
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.
At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home
A backlash to Trump administration policies has followed U.S. athletes to Italy. One skier’s comments drew a furious response from the president himself.
Cuba’s Communist Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?
The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.
Live Updates: Japan’s Leader Set for Big Win in Snap Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was on course for a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China.
Here’s the latest.
China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.
Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.
Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.
Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early
The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.
What to Know About Thailand’s Election
The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election, but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.
Shortages of posters and trucks add to candidates’ challenges.
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.
