The latest on the violence that has engulfed the capital of Haiti
Fear, chaos and uncertainty still stalk Haiti, a country that has spent two weeks in the grip of gangs and has been left effectively leaderless.
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Biden opposes Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. It's an issue in some swing states
Former President Donald Trump has already said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. Now President Biden is speaking out about it, too.
An aid ship is en route to Gaza, in a test of a sea corridor for the war-torn enclave
A humanitarian ship is piloting a new sea route to bring food to Gaza to help avert famine after five months of war and Israeli restrictions on aid.
Southeast Asian has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia
Southeast Asian countries could grow faster economically but they're held back by a lack of infrastructure. The region now has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia.
Haiti's political transition faces challenges; EU approves AI regulation legislation
Haitians describe "desolation" and "dread" as plans for a transitional government are tested. The EU has approved the first comprehensive framework for regulating AI.
In Portugal, an election results in uncertainty and the rise of the far right
A lightly regarded Portuguese political party finds itself in a position to play kingmaker in the wake of national elections that failed to propel either of the two establishment parties into power.
Breaking down the PR debacle that is Kate Middleton's Mother's Day photo
Shortly after the picture came out, it went viral because of some inconsistencies — creating a public relations disaster for the Palace and making people wonder what's really going on with Kate.
A medieval object with Arabic and Hebrew writings shows the collaboration of its time
Scientists identified an 11th-century astrolabe with Arabic inscriptions and Hebrew writings, highlighting a period when Muslims ruled in present-day Spain and scholarship and idea-sharing flourished.
Key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions
Following China's annual Two Sessions meetings, NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Wilson Center's Robert Daly about China's state of affairs and its economy.
With aid headed to Gaza, hurdles remain to getting food to its starving population
U.N. food agency finally was able to deliver aid to northern Gaza, and efforts are afoot to bring relief by sea. But the challenges are many.