Rebel gains have left foreign powers scrambling to secure their interests while President Bashar al-Assad faces his most precarious position…
South Korean President Avoids Impeachment as Allies Boycott Vote
Opposition lawmakers plan to try a second time to oust Yoon Suk Yeol for declaring martial law.
Notre Dame Cathedral Is Reborn in a Darkened World
A host of global figures, including President-elect Donald Trump, are scheduled to pay homage to the church in a reopening…
Inside a High-Stakes U.S.-China Prisoner Swap
A Stanford student and a Uyghur activist are among those who waged a long battle to get attention from Washington…
Retreat of Syrian Forces Threatens ‘Saigon Moment’ for Russia
Moscow’s support for the Assad regime has helped it project power throughout the region.
China Forex Reserves Climbed in November
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S.Korean President Apologizes—and Vows to ‘Never’ Declare Martial Order Again
Yoon Suk Yeol said his imposition of emergency powers was made out of desperation.
U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain’s Alleged Blocking of Vessels
The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to…
South Korea’s First Lady Looms Over Her Husband’s Embattled Presidency
The country’s first lady is seen as a driving force behind Yoon Suk Yeol declaring martial law earlier this week.
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.
