South Korean Officials Thwarted in Attempt to Detain President After Standoff
Jan. 2, 2025, 10:10 p.m. ET Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Thousands of supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol have been camped out for days on the pavement near…
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Syria’s new leaders are set to meet the French and German foreign ministers in the capital, Damascus, on Friday in one of the highest-level Western diplomatic visits since the fall…
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
They draw millions of poor Pakistani children with the simple promise of free education, meals and housing. For devout families, they offer Islamic learning rooted in ancient tradition. But to…