Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.
Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.
Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It
With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.
Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.
AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance
A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.
On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles
The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.
The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.
Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.
Japan’s Care Centers Recruit Some Muscle
Bodybuilders, sumo wrestlers and MMA fighters have started working at Japan’s short-staffed nursing homes in exchange for a steady income and gym memberships.