Cuba plunged into an island wide blackout as power grid fails
Cuban government declares an "energy emergency" after the failure of one of its few power plants plunges it into an island wide blackout.
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What does Yahya Sinwar's death mean for the Middle East?
What does the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar mean for the war in Gaza and the region beyond, and will it revive the chances of cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages?
How Yahya Sinwar's killing could affect Israel-Hamas negotiations
How does the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar change the prospects for a negotiation with Israel, and what is the next step for Hamas? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Khaled Elgindy, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead. Can Israel seal a hostage deal now?
The leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, is dead, the Israeli military confirmed. This leaves behind very important questions about what is next for the group and whether a cease-fire deal could progress.
Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Sinwar, believed to be the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, is the latest high-profile Hamas leader to be killed. What does this mean for the war in Gaza and the remaining hostage?
What does the killing of Hamas' leader mean for the hostages still held in Gaza?
The Israeli military said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in battle. Does Sinwar's death spell an endgame for Israel? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.
China repeatedly threatens to invade Taiwan. What would an invasion look like?
An upcoming Taiwanese television show is generating buzz for imagining what a Chinese invasion of the democratic island would look like.
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Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Have 'double-haters' changed their minds about the presidential candidates? President Biden is in Berlin to meet with European leaders.
Biden is in Berlin for talks with European leaders focused on Ukraine, democracy
America’s relationship with Europe is stronger than ever, and that’s largely due to the work that President Biden has done over past four years.
Lebanon's health minister says health workers are targeted in Israeli strikes
As Israel bombards Lebanon, the World Health Organization verifies 23 recent attacks on health care facilities and vehicles. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Dr. Firass Abiad, Lebanon's health minister.