Morocco Invites Netanyahu to Visit, in a Possible Opening to Deeper Ties
The invitation came in a letter from King Mohammed VI to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel thanking him for recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Politics and Government
Global Warming Is Bringing More Change Than Just Heat
Climate change is already affecting the world in powerful ways. But it could also drive mass migration and reshape societies as its consequences add up.
Protests Simmer in Israel as Country’s President Prepares to Address Congress
The small protests reflect the broad nature of popular opposition to plans by Israel’s government to overhaul the judiciary, and seemed timed to coincide with the speech by President Isaac Herzog.
Thai PM Vote: Move Forward Coalition With Pheu Thai at Risk
After failing to form a government, Parliament has convened again to vote for prime minister. The process is a test for democracy in a nation with a history of coups.
Israelis Protest Against Judicial Overhaul
Thousands of Israelis blocked roads and demonstrated over Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to limit the power of the judiciary.
Victoria, Australia, Backs Out as Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games
The state of Victoria cited budget issues in deciding not to stage the multisports competition, originally known as the British Empire Games, raising questions about the event’s fading prestige.
Modi and India’s Diaspora: A Complex Love Affair Making Global Waves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to fuse his image to the economic and political power of Indians abroad. They voice both pride and worry in return.
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?
Israeli lawmakers are advancing parts of a contentious plan by the right-wing government to reduce the power of the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected by early next week.
Netanyahu Says He’s ‘Very Well’ After Being Rushed to Hospital
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he was feeling better on Saturday after feeling dizzy and rushing to the hospital. Mr. Netanyahu, 73, is currently facing one of the most testing phases of his political career.
Ruined, Empty, Mined and Overgrown: Ukraine’s Forgotten Villages
Settlements along Ukraine’s eastern steppe were reduced to wreckage as the war passed through them. Now choked with weeds and with few residents, they are at risk of disappearing.