Organizers said her presence was not “culturally sensitive” after a mass shooting that targeted Jewish Australians. Nearly 200 other writers withdrew in protest. Source link
The Iranian authorities have imposed an information blackout as they try to quell protests, but eyewitness testimony and videos conveying the deadly toll have made their way out. Source link
Reza Pahlavi, living in exile in the United States, has long marketed himself as a future leader of Iran. His father’s repressive legacy casts a long shadow. Source link
The clock is ticking. But low clouds have prevented helicopters from moving scientists and gear onto the continent’s fastest-melting glacier. Source link
He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries. Source link
The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope. Source link
If President Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders. Source link
Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.” Source link
Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of Iran, said his government was ready to negotiate with the United States. Iranian security forces are cracking down on protests. Source link
The case was brought to the World Court by a country not directly affected by the alleged genocide of the Rohingya, a precedent for similar claims against other countries, including Israel. Source link