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Afghan families at Camp As Sayliyah in Qatar, in 2021. Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ¡®bad or worse¡¯ options: resettlement in Congo or returning to live under the Taliban where their lives would be in danger.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 27, 2026
Caught between wars, Afghan allies of U.S. trapped in Qatar without safe exit
The Afghans were evacuated due to their ties to the U.S. and fear of reprisals by the Taliban authorities, but processing has been halted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Palestinian fighters and crowds gather to watch a hostage release in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Feb. 15.
WORLD
Mar 7, 2025
U.S.-Hamas talks complicate Gaza truce efforts, analysts say
The direct contact is ¡°a sign of a breakdown in mediation for a wider ceasefire,¡± one expert said.
Israeli soldiers stand on a tank, ahead of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as seen from the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, on Thursday.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 17, 2025
How Qatar gambled on a Gaza truce, and won
The wealthy peninsula, bordered by oil giant Saudi Arabia, took the strategic decision to play deal-maker decades ago.
Two tropical storms bring heavy rains to parts of Japan
A map depicting rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Mekkhala and Tropical Storm Higos
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off coast of Iwate
A Japan Meteorological Agency map shows the seismic intensity of Sunday morning's earthquake off the coast of Iwate Prefecture.
Strong earthquake jolts Yamanashi and Kanagawa amid landslide fears
A Japan Meteorological Agency map shows the seismic intensity of Friday night's earthquake centered in Yamanashi.
Ghosn says calls for his Nissan return show investor anger over results
Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at an event in Beirut in May 2024
¡®The colors speak for themselves¡¯: How Japan¡¯s chroma bible went global
¡°A Dictionary of Color Combinations¡± is meant to function as a quick-reference guide for artists, designers and anyone with a passing interest in aesthetics as a quantifiable pursuit.
Takaichi¡¯s blueprint of women¡¯s policies focuses on menopause, education and housekeepers
A female technician maintaining and inspecting machinery
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu relishes chance to face ¡®serious Brazil¡¯ in knockout stage
Japan's Daizen Maeda celebrates after scoring against Sweden during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on Thursday.
Takaichi¡¯s social media strategy tests old political norms
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has, in addition to traditional media appearances, focused more on direct communication through social media, official messaging and rapid online rebuttals since taking office.
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

Social camouflaging can help neurodivergent people navigate social situations, but researchers say the effort often comes with significant emotional and mental strain.
The challenge of being neurodivergent in Japan¡¯s culture of conformity
By Tomoko Otake

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