Australian researchers say they are concerned about the future of scientific collaboration with the United States after its sudden withdrawal of funding for some of the country's top universities.
For the first week of Ramadan, Palestinians in Gaza marked the holy month with a respite from war. Then Israel broke a ceasefire with Hamas. The fighting and blockade mean there's little to celebrate.
Vice President JD Vance landed at a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday, amid concerns that the U.S. is seeking to seize control of the Danish island territory.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed.
Many of the things that we buy in the U.S. come through a Chinese trading city called Yiwu, where thousands of wholesalers ship products from nearby factories. NPR's Steve Inskeep pays a visit to hear how merchants in China are responding to U.S. tariffs.
South Korea has been one of the top countries sending babies abroad for adoption for decades. Now, after an investigation triggered by hundreds of complaints from adoptees, the country has admitted its agencies mishandled adoptions.
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine is at the cutting edge of wartime drone innovation, producing over 2 million in 2024 -- but Russia is close behind.
Ahmed al-Sharaa founded the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda, but is now advocating unity. The Atlantic's Robert Worth discusses al-Sharaa's leadership and the Trump administration's group chat on Signal.
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, companies are telling regulators they plan to move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.
Into their fourth year of war, Ukrainians living in or near front line regions of their country grapple with their losses and contemplate an uncertain future.
Second lady Usha Vance has scrapped a plan to attend Greenland's national dog sled race this week. But American tax dollars will help support the race anyway.
Vice President JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week, including a stop at Pituffik Space Base, the U.S. Defense Department's northernmost installation and its only outpost on the island.
