Who Won the Debate? A Crisp Vance Fends Off Walz
The vice-presidential candidates largely avoided personal attacks, with JD Vance showing a knack for revising history while Tim Walz appeared to battle nerves. Listen to this article · 4:43 min…
October 2, 2024
Attitudes About Nasrallah Appear More Positive in Middle East Since His Death
Sentiment about the Hezbollah leader shifted after the Israeli strike that killed him, partly reflecting anger toward Israel, according to an analysis. Listen to this article · 3:12 min Learn…
A Wider War in the Middle East, From Hamas to Hezbollah and Now Iran
The main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel. Listen to this article…
Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine’s east
Russians claim key city of Vuhledar in Ukraine's east Ukraine's 72nd Brigade/FacebookRussian forces have tried to capture Vuhledar since 20
Here’s Where U.S. Forces Are Deployed in the Middle East
The Pentagon is preparing to send more troops and aircraft to the region. This is an overview of the U.S. military presence there. As U.S. warships helped Israel shoot down…
Portuguese PM will meet opposition leader amid budget row again
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro and Socialist Party leader Pedro Nuno Santos will meet again at the end of the day on Thursday as part of the negotiations on the…
The Campaigns Need Younger People to Vote. Did the V.P. Debate Help?
At three colleges, there were snacks, big screens and homework assignments. But energy and enthusiasm were sparse — and by the end, even more so. Listen to this article ·…
Vance Strains to Sell a Softer Trump
From the opening handshake, the Republican vice-presidential nominee sought to reinvent and repackage the record and views of the former president. Listen to this article · 7:0
The Moment When Vance Dodged a Question but Said Plenty
JD Vance sailed fairly smoothly through some 90 minutes of Tuesday’s debate with Tim Walz. Then the subject turned to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Listen to…
Taiwan Closes Schools and Workplaces as Typhoon Krathon Nears
The storm has already injured 46 people and forced thousands of evacuations, the authorities said, warning that torrential rain could cause landslides and flooding. The authorities shut down schools and…