In the 1990s, Tibet drew rock stars, Oscar speeches and blockbuster films; today the cause has largely vanished from Western pop culture even as rights groups report tighter controls over language, religion and access, with the Dalai Lama’s succession looming

Former PA minister Sufian Abu Zaida says Hamas leader dictated the message to him on Sept. 14, 2023, insisting it reach Israel verbatim; he says Israeli officials questioned him urgently the next morning about what Sinwar meant by an ‘earthquake’

Chinese leader says Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will arrive at Zoo Atlanta within days, reviving a 25-year loan program suspended in 2024 and underscoring the giant panda’s enduring role as a symbol of US-China friendship and diplomacy

Nadav Kali, 24, and Ofek Moalem, 23, killed after downed IDF drone explodes as they approach it near Beit Hanoun; military suspends use of model as investigation examines possible communications interference

Doha rejects PM’s claims over university funding and Hamas ties, Mamdani accuses him of ‘baseless lies’ and Ankara condemns attack on Erdogan

Michael Brodsky ends 5 turbulent years as Israel’s ambassador to Ukraine, reflecting on diplomacy under Russian fire, tensions with Zelensky over Israel’s refusal to supply weapons, Ukrainian resilience and the moment his son was seriously wounded fighting in Gaza

Drone hits family home in central Kyiv near Israeli Embassy, killing Israeli teen; his mother wounded and hospitalized, younger brother escapes without physical injury

Master Sgt. (res.) Nadav Kali, 24, went straight from regular service to reserve duty; friends remember devoted musician and fiercely loyal friend who stayed true to his path