Iranian American Small Businesses Struggle Under Rising Tensions
In Southern California's Tehrangeles, business owners feel the effects of the travel ban, sanctions and increasing White House threats of war against Iran.
World News
The Potential For Denuclearization After Latest Trump-Kim Meeting
A new poll in South Korea shows more than 60 percent of respondents think the chances of denuclearization are better after the Trump-Kim meeting at the DMZ on Sunday.
Sudanese Leaders Reach Power-Sharing Agreement
After months of instability, there are reports of a power-sharing agreement between Sudan's ruling military and its pro-democracy opposition. Noel King talks with reporter Halima Gikandi.
What Migrants Face In Libya
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Elinor Raikes of the International Rescue Committee about the plight of migrants and refugees held in detention centers in Libya.
News Brief: Fourth Of July Recap, Sudan, Canada-Saudi Arms Deal
We recap the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., have an update on Sudan and look at controversy over an arms deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia.
In Myanmar, Methamphetamine, Synthetic Drug Production Soars
Think narco state and you probably think South America. But Myanmar is fast becoming the world's biggest producer of methamphetamine and synthetic drugs - making the industry the most lucrative business in Southeast Asia.
After 30 Year Hiatus, Japan Resumed Commercial Whaling
Japan resumed commercial whaling this week after a hiatus of more than thirty years. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with historian Kurkpatrick Dorsey about the diplomacy and economics of whaling in Japan.
Monsoon Season Brings Relief And Danger To India
The monsoon has arrived in India, bringing relief from brutal heat. But the rains come with dangers — flooding, deaths and gridlock.
'I Want To Get The Hell Out Of Here': Thousands Of Palestinians Are Leaving Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have left Gaza in the past year, as conditions there have worsened.
Australian Student Alek Sigley 'Released From Detention' In North Korea
The 29-year-old smiled at reporters upon arriving at the airport in Beijing Thursday, telling them he felt "great." But he declined to elaborate on his whereabouts since he was first reported missing.