Tropical Storm Elsa Leaves 3 Dead in the Caribbean

The storm killed at least three people over the weekend in the Dominican Republic and St. Lucia, after it slammed the eastern Caribbean islands as the first hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic season.


Fraud Claims, Unproved, Delay Peru’s Election Result and Energize the Right

A month after polls closed, officials have yet to declare a victor in the presidential vote, as they consider Keiko Fujimori’s demand that ballots be thrown out.


Philippine Military Plane Crashes With 85 Soldiers Aboard

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, and it was feared that the toll would climb.


Fake Vaccines May Have Been Given to Thousands in India, Police Say

Fourteen people have been charged with conspiracy and forgery, the latest example of fraud undermining India’s pandemic response.


China’s Communist Party Schools Nurture New Generation

Communist Party schools and academies are inculcating Chinese officials in Xi Jinping Thought as the country shifts in a more authoritarian direction.


Cargo Ship, Recently Israeli-Led, Is Struck in High Seas Encounter

The attack, which did little if any damage, appeared to be the latest act in the shadow war between Iran and Israel.


These Are the States Trying Covid Vaccine Lotteries


Iran Braces for Fifth Wave as Delta Variant Spreads

President Hassan Rouhani urged Iranians to follow safety protocols to avoid more severe restrictions.


Brazil Vaccine Scandal Imperils Bolsonaro as Protests Spread

Brazilians were angry over how slowly their government moved to acquire coronavirus vaccines. Now they’re incensed over a corruption scandal involving vaccine deals.


Mudslide Washes Away Homes in Japanese Resort Town

Japanese officials said at least 19 people were missing after heavy rains caused a mudslide in the city of Atami on Saturday.