Central Asia’s Ticking Time Bomb: Water
The Aral Sea has nearly disappeared over the last 60 years. Now, its source rivers are depleting.
World News
Millions of people celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know
Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.
The rules of war aren't protecting civilians. Can they be enforced?
The Geneva Conventions recently marked their 75th anniversary, yet the rules of war are being widely violated. NPR’s Greg Myre reports from two ongoing wars, Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas.
China launches new crew to its space station as it seeks to expand exploration
China declared a “complete success” after it launched a new three-person crew to its space station early Wednesday as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.
An Israeli airstrike in north Gaza killed dozens of people, as parliament bans UNRWA
An Israeli airstrike on a building in northern Gaza overnight killed at least 60 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
Hezbollah picks cleric Naim Kassem to lead the Lebanese militant group
The cleric takes over after Israel killed Hezbollah's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike in a Beirut suburb in late September.
How Trump’s speeches have changed. And, Israel threatens to ban aid agency in Gaza
Trump’s rally speeches have become increasingly erratic in the final days of his campaign. And, Israel has voted to ban the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.
Lebanon's only burn unit sees a surge of patients as Israel strikes the country
Geitaoui Hospital has Lebanon's only unit specializing in burn treatment. Since Israel launched an air and ground invasion of the country to fight Hezbollah, burn cases have mounted.
How France uncovered the mystery of the forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied Paris
The search for the unknown photographer began in the summer of 2020, with the discovery of an old photo album at a flea market in southern France.
Israel passes laws that may threaten the work of a U.N. aid agency in Gaza
The laws do not immediately take effect, but Israel’s international allies said they were deeply worried about their potential impact on Palestinians as the Gaza war’s humanitarian toll worsens.