China Lands On Mars In Major Advance For Its Space Ambitions
China's rover will explore an area of Mars known as Utopia Planitia. An American rover and tiny helicopter are also currently on the planet. They arrived in February.
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The Latest Updates On The Israel And Gaza Conflict
Israel toppled buildings in Gaza with aerial and artillery fire as Hamas fighters in Gaza continued to fire rockets at Israeli targets.
The Latest Target In China's Crackdown On Entrepreneurs Is An Outspoken Billionaire
Sun Dawu has befriended and supported political dissidents. Now he may become one himself. "This is a simple administrative law case, but it has become politicized and distorted," says his lawyer.
Saudi Arabia, Iran Meet In Effort To Reduce Middle East Tensions
Saudi Arabia and Iran have been holding talks in the Middle East. Both sides say there are many contentious points to address.
Blinken To Head North On Arctic Trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest trip is focused on U.S. interests in the Arctic. He will also hold talks with his Russian counterpart during an Arctic Council meeting in Iceland.
Indian American Physicians Try To Help With India's COVID-19 Crisis From Afar
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the president of the Indian American Medical Association of Illinois, Dr. Suneela Harsoor, about physicians aiding India's COVID-19 crisis.
WHO Report Calls Pandemic 'Preventable Disaster,' Calls Out Lack Of Global Leadership
David Miliband discusses his work on a report presented by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response to the World Health Organization.
What Does A Path Forward Look Like For Israel And Palestinians?
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Mkhaimar Abusada, political science professor at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, and Israeli political analyst Akiva Eldar, about paths to a ceasefire in Israel.
PHOTOS: Vaccine History Repeats Itself — Sometimes
From the first vaccine (for smallpox) the questions have been the same. How do we transport it? Who's next to get it? Why so much hesitancy? The answers can be similar — or dramatically different.
Netanyahu Vows Israel Isn't Done As Rockets And Clashes Ramp Up
Some of the most intense attacks hit the Gaza Strip on Thursday night. But the clashes also brought large protests in the occupied West Bank — where at least 10 people reportedly died.