Iran Is Cut Off From the Internet as Protests Intensify
Internet connectivity data collected on Thursday showed that the country went almost completely offline, as the government cracks down on protesters.
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Australia Faces Critical Fire Warnings Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave
Temperatures are well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in much of the country, and forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic fire conditions on Friday.
Why Cambodia Handed Over a Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam
Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries to crack down.
Saudi Official Accuses U.A.E. of Helping Yemeni Separatist to Escape
Aidarous al-Zubaidi is wanted on treason charges in Yemen after he led a lightning military offensive that escalated a bitter feud between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon Claims Progress in Disarming Militant Groups Like Hezbollah
The military said it had completed the first phase of a plan to demilitarize armed groups as fears grew that Israel was preparing a new offensive against Hezbollah.
Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipropetrovsk region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service.
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last for Years
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
Why Trump Is Fixated on Venezuelan Oil
Venezuela has roughly 17 percent of the world’s known oil reserves, but it produces only about 1 percent of the crude oil the world is using. Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains.
U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another Amid Tensions With Russia
The first ship had eluded the Coast Guard after being stopped on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela. U.S. forces also boarded another tanker in international waters near the Caribbean.
Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths
Fighting in the city of Aleppo resumed as talks to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military appear to have stalled.