Stephen Curry and Li-Ning: What to Know About N.B.A. Star’s Deal With Chinese Sneaker Company
The agreement, which includes plans for sportswear and athleisure products, and stores across the United States and China, is the latest example of an N.B.A. star signing with a Chinese brand.
Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Heading a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.
Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.
‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from ‘La La Land,’ the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.
Audience Member at ‘La La Land’ Concert Fills in for Sick Keyboardist
Sterling Nasa, a 21-year-old university student, filled in for a keyboard player who had fallen ill during a “La La Land” orchestral performance in Australia.
Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.
Carney Says Canada Is Failing Jewish Canadians, Describing ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls from Jewish organizations to address what they described as a crisis of antisemitism.
Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo
At the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health care workers are racing to open new treatment centers and ramp up testing. But after years of war, the deadly virus is just one of many challenges they’re facing.
U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling
The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.
Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way recently, with battleground losses and mounting casualties. With renewed strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.