What Is Russia’s May 9 Victory Day?
The holiday commemorating the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945 is toned down this year as the war in Ukraine drags on.
War and Armed Conflicts
Arab League Votes to Readmit Syria, Ending a Nearly 12-Year Suspension
The country is poised for a triumphant return this month at the league’s next summit — perhaps represented by President Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian leader accused of committing war crimes against his own people.
Warring Parties in Sudan to Hold Talks in Saudi Arabia
American officials say they hope representatives of two rival Sudanese generals will agree to an enduring cease-fire and to allow humanitarian aid into the country.
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Shake Kyiv and Odesa After Kremlin Incident
The Ukrainian military provided images of downed drones that suggested some bore handwritten messages that read “For Moscow” and “For the Kremlin.”
Russia Accuses U.S. of Involvement in Explosions Over Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman claimed, without evidence, that the United States “dictated” Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The White House quickly rejected the accusation.
How U.S. Efforts to Guide Sudan to Democracy Ended in War
Critics say the Biden administration and its partners were naïve about the intentions of two rival generals and failed to empower civilian leaders.
The President, the Soccer Hooligans and an Underworld ‘House of Horrors’
A grisly trial in Serbia has raised questions about connections between the country’s top leadership and its violent drug gangs.
Sudan’s Conflict Ignites Fears of Civil War in Darfur
The fragile peace that quieted years of genocidal violence in Darfur is at risk again.
Sudanese Flee Violence in Khartoum
Civilians boarded buses leaving Sudan’s capital to escape the fighting between two rival generals that has killed hundreds of people.