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Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under a Gaza cease-fire and hostage exchange deal arrive at Nasser Hospital.
Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under a Gaza cease-fire and hostage exchange deal arrive at Nasser Hospital.

Israeli Forces Fire on Palestinians in Northern Gaza

The incident comes days after a cease-fire went into effect in Gaza.

Vendors wait for customers at the Panjiayuan flea market in Beijing on June 3.
Vendors wait for customers at the Panjiayuan flea market in Beijing on June 3.

Beijing’s Coded Editorials Reveal Big Economic Plans

People’s Daily has laid out an optimistic scheme for industrial transformation.

Supporters cheer as former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on Oct. 28, 2024.
Supporters cheer as former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on Oct. 28, 2024.

How to Understand MAGA and America’s New Right

Commentator Emily Jashinsky on COVID and a yearning for culture, religion, and roots. This article has an audio recording

A man in a red hat drives a motorbike with a woman passenger in a black bandana by a billboard in Iranian national colors on a busy street.
A man in a red hat drives a motorbike with a woman passenger in a black bandana by a billboard in Iranian national colors on a busy street.
Trump and Bibi embrace in front of an Israeli flag.
Trump and Bibi embrace in front of an Israeli flag.

Trump Takes a Victory Lap in Israel

The U.S. president addressed the Knesset after Hamas released the last remaining living hostages.

An anti-government protest organised by the families of hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 4.
An anti-government protest organised by the families of hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on October 4.

Three Reckonings the Gaza Deal Will Force

After the war ends, Israelis face tough questions about relations with their leaders, the Palestinians, and the United States.

A man displays his Brazilian ID card, held in one hand.
A man displays his Brazilian ID card, held in one hand.

Brazil’s Invisible Communities Deserve to Be Counted

Data discrimination leaves millions of people dangerously vulnerable.

Women doctors assist a pregnant patient at a hospital in Ghazni, Afghanistan.
Women doctors assist a pregnant patient at a hospital in Ghazni, Afghanistan.

Trump Erases Women From Foreign Policy

The White House has overturned the decades-old bipartisan policy consensus that female empowerment serves U.S. interests.

Trump and Bondi walk through a doorway under a portrait of Trump above the door frame with a U.S. flag and Justice Dept. flag on stands on either side.
Trump and Bondi walk through a doorway under a portrait of Trump above the door frame with a U.S. flag and Justice Dept. flag on stands on either side.

Trump Has Broken the Justice Department

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James shows how far the president is willing to go.

A man is seen sitting in rubble in Gaza with destroyed buildings in the background.
A man is seen sitting in rubble in Gaza with destroyed buildings in the background.

Doctor in Gaza Says Cease-Fire Brings Hope but Challenges Remain

An MSF doctor talks about the dire needs in Gaza as the cease-fire begins.

Palestinians walk along al-Rashid road toward Gaza City.
Palestinians walk along al-Rashid road toward Gaza City.

The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Has Taken Effect. What’s Next?

The next 72 hours are expected to see a hostage-prisoner swap, more aid entering Gaza, and a slew of diplomatic meetings.

A protester jumps to avoid a tear gas canister during clashes with Malagasy security forces at a demonstration in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
A protester jumps to avoid a tear gas canister during clashes with Malagasy security forces at a demonstration in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of Oct. 4: France’s PM resigns (again), Israel-Hamas negotiations begin (again), and Gen Z protests rage in Madagascar (still).

Pete Hegseth and Israel Katz are seen standing side by side with an Israeli flag in front of them.
Pete Hegseth and Israel Katz are seen standing side by side with an Israeli flag in front of them.

The U.S. Deploys 200 Troops to Israel Amid Gaza Cease-Fire

The force will help coordinate humanitarian aid and security but won’t enter Gaza.

A zoomed-in photo of the heads of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as they walk next to each other against a backdrop of red and yellow flowers. Trump's mouth is wide open as he speaks, and Xi is smiling.
A zoomed-in photo of the heads of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as they walk next to each other against a backdrop of red and yellow flowers. Trump's mouth is wide open as he speaks, and Xi is smiling.

Rare Earths Threaten Rare Trump-Xi Summit

The U.S.-China trade war has just escalated—again.

A man in a coat outside of a glass office building, with high rise buildings under construction in the background.
A man in a coat outside of a glass office building, with high rise buildings under construction in the background.

China’s Tech Obsession Is Weighing Down Its Economy

A decade of cutting-edge investment hasn’t translated into growth.

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