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War-Wracked Myanmar Is Now the World’s Top Opium Producer, Surpassing Afghanistan
International

War-Wracked Myanmar Is Now the World’s Top Opium Producer, Surpassing Afghanistan

Smugglers Are Bringing Migrants to a Remote Arizona Border Crossing, Overwhelming U.S. Agents
Americas

Smugglers Are Bringing Migrants to a Remote Arizona Border Crossing, Overwhelming U.S. Agents

Asia Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels of Food Security, UN Food Agency Says
Asia

Asia Lags Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels of Food Security, UN Food Agency Says

Turning a Page, Greece and Turkey Agree to Mend Ties
Geopolitics

Turning a Page, Greece and Turkey Agree to Mend Ties

Who Are the Houthis and Why Hasn’t the U.S. Retaliated for Their Attacks on Ships in the Middle East?
Geopolitics

Who Are the Houthis and Why Hasn’t the U.S. Retaliated for Their Attacks on Ships in the Middle East?

United Nations Struggles to Fund Peacekeeping as Nations Demand Withdrawal of Missions
International

United Nations Struggles to Fund Peacekeeping as Nations Demand Withdrawal of Missions

Ukrainians Prepare for a Long War. Will the West Stay the Course?
Europe

Ukrainians Prepare for a Long War. Will the West Stay the Course?

Nearly 2 Months into the War, Many Israelis Have No Idea if Their Relatives Are Dead or Alive
Middle East

Nearly 2 Months into the War, Many Israelis Have No Idea if Their Relatives Are Dead or Alive

World at Risk of Losing Malaria Fight as Cases Rise, Report Says
Health Issues

World at Risk of Losing Malaria Fight as Cases Rise, Report Says

UN Calls for ‘Irreversible’ Move Toward Two-State Solution
Geopolitics

UN Calls for ‘Irreversible’ Move Toward Two-State Solution

Life Expectancy in America Rose Last Year, but Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Level
Health Issues

Life Expectancy in America Rose Last Year, but Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Level

Tensions Simmer as Newcomers and Immigrants with Deeper U.S. Roots Strive for Work Permits
Americas

Tensions Simmer as Newcomers and Immigrants with Deeper U.S. Roots Strive for Work Permits

Homicides Are Rising in America’s Capital, but Police Are Solving Far Fewer of the Cases
Crime & Punishment

Homicides Are Rising in America’s Capital, but Police Are Solving Far Fewer of the Cases

Maui Residents Wonder if Their Burned Town Can Be Made Safe. The Answer? No One Knows
Weather & Environment

Maui Residents Wonder if Their Burned Town Can Be Made Safe. The Answer? No One Knows

Holiday Cheer or Financial Fear?
Economy & Personal Finance

Holiday Cheer or Financial Fear?

Israel, Hamas Agree to Four-day Truce, 50 Hostages to Go Free
Middle East

Israel, Hamas Agree to Four-day Truce, 50 Hostages to Go Free

10 Years Later, a War-weary Ukraine Reflects on Events that Began its Collision Course with Russia
Analysis

10 Years Later, a War-weary Ukraine Reflects on Events that Began its Collision Course with Russia

Why Americans Feel Gloomy About the Economy Despite Falling Inflation and Low Unemployment
Economy & Personal Finance

Why Americans Feel Gloomy About the Economy Despite Falling Inflation and Low Unemployment

Analysis: Iran Enriches More Uranium as Gaza War Rages, U.S. Vote Looms
Geopolitics

Analysis: Iran Enriches More Uranium as Gaza War Rages, U.S. Vote Looms

The Grade Dilemma: Are Parents in the Dark About Student Performance?
Education

The Grade Dilemma: Are Parents in the Dark About Student Performance?