Latest Updates: Pope Francis Dies at 88
His groundbreaking pontificate worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive. Cardinals will now decide…
Monday Briefing: A Broken Truce in Ukraine
Plus, a strawberry farmer on a mission.
Syria’s Easter Celebrations Pass Peacefully, in Early Test of New Government
At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed.…
Israel’s Military Cites ‘Professional Failures’ in Killings of Gaza Medics
In a statement and a briefing summarizing its investigation into the deadly episode, the military…
Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department
The draft executive order to be signed by President Trump would eliminate Africa operations and…
Ukraine Says Russia Violated Easter Truce
President Zelensky of Ukraine said the front lines had seen artillery fire and drone attacks,…
Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear
A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control…
Canada Election 2025: What to Know
Canada’s federal election is on April 28. Here’s how it works.
Putin Declares Easter Truce, Drawing Skeptical Ukrainian Response
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” against…
Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says
Israel was keeping up its intense bombing campaign in the enclave, which has exacted a…
