In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears
A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.
Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners
The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem
Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
President Trump’s prime-time address received a defiant response from a top leader in Tehran.
Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.
Macron Criticized Trump for War in Iran and for Berating NATO Allies
President Emmanuel Macron of France on Thursday criticized President Trump for shifting his goals with the war in Iran during a trip through Asia. Mr. Macron also warned that the attacks on NATO were weakening the alliance.
The Race for the Future of the Moon
The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.
Arab Countries Want the U.N. to Authorize Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz. The Idea Hit Roadblocks.
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.