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How Mexico, bastion of machismo, got a female president before the U.S.

The election of Claudia Sheinbaum caps a decades-long campaign for gender parity in politics, a key element of the country’s transition to democracy.

By Mary Beth Sheridan and Lorena RiosJune 3, 2024

Netanyahu says no agreement yet on cease-fire proposal

The Biden-led cease-fire proposal has divided public opinion in Israel, while Netanyahu and Hamas both say no agreement has yet been reached.

By Sarah Dadouch and Adela SulimanJune 3, 2024

Mexico fought for democracy. Could it slide back to a one-party state?

The election of Claudia Sheinbaum gives the ruling Morena party the opportunity to take greater control of the federal government.

By Mary Beth SheridanJune 3, 2024

U.S. and China lay out competing security visions for Asia-Pacific

Speeches by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese counterpart Dong Jun at the Shangri-La Dialogue heavily referenced Taiwan and underscored growing U.S.-China tensions.

By Abigail Hauslohner and Christian ShepherdJune 3, 2024

OMG your hair looks so cute! Young Chinese love American ‘praise culture.’

Even as China cools on the United States’ fashion and entertainment trends, one aspect of American life is sparking admiration: American “praise culture.”

By Lyric LiJune 3, 2024

Russia co-opts far-right politicians in Europe with cash, officials say

A Kremlin-backed media outlet — the Prague-based Voice of Europe — funneled hundreds of thousands of euros to far-right politicians, officials say.

By Catherine Belton and Souad MekhennetJune 3, 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum elected Mexico’s first female president

The historic vote underscored the nation’s progress on gender equity, but the Morena victory highlighted concerns about the weakening of its democratic institutions.

By Mary Beth Sheridan and Paulina VillegasJune 3, 2024

Who is Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next president?

Claudia Sheinbaum has tethered herself to the policies of her mentor, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. How will her presidency differ from his?

By Mary Beth Sheridan and Lorena RíosJune 3, 2024

Young men flee Myanmar in panic after struggling military starts draft

Tens of thousands have left for Thailand after Myanmar’s military, facing repeated battlefield losses, announced it aimed to conscript 60,000 soldiers.

By Rebecca TanJune 3, 2024

Zelensky comes to Asia and scolds China

Ukraine’s president is trying to enlist leaders in Asia into a greater project of diplomacy.

By Ishaan TharoorJune 3, 2024

Biden’s cease-fire plan tightens political squeeze for Netanyahu in Israel

Hostage families are calling for an immediate cease-fire deal, while far-right Israeli politicians are threatening to collapse Netanyahu’s government if it’s accepted.

By Shira Rubin, Lior Soroka, Sarah Dadouch and Adela SulimanJune 2, 2024

Chinese probe lands on ‘dark’ side of the moon to collect rare samples

The mission could be the first to retrieve samples from the far side of the moon, as a space rivalry between the United States and China heats up.

By Kelly Kasulis ChoJune 2, 2024

Biden announced a cease-fire plan for the war in Gaza. Here’s what to know.

The three-phase plan includes the release of remaining hostages, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, a surge in aid and a path to a permanent end to hostilities.

By Niha MasihJune 2, 2024

Israeli reservists fight in Gaza but question what comes after the war

There’s little consensus in Israel on how to manage Gaza after the war. It’s a question that is on the minds of some reservists who are essential to the fight.

By Miriam Berger and Heidi LevineJune 2, 2024

Basic training in Ukraine is barely covering the basics, commanders say

Ukrainian commanders in the field say they are bracing for most of the new troops under a new conscription law to arrive with poor training.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan and Serhii KorolchukJune 2, 2024

Biden team hails ‘lightning speed’ call on strikes in Russia. Meanwhile, Kharkiv burned.

Washington finally allowed Kyiv to strike limited targets inside Russia. But it might be too little, too late.

By Michael Birnbaum, Ellen Nakashima, Siobhán O'Grady, Kostiantyn Khudov and Alex HortonJune 1, 2024

Serial killer Robert Pickton dies 22 years after a gruesome discovery

Pickton, 74, was convicted of murdering six women in British Columbia, though authorities think he may have killed dozens more.

By Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffJune 1, 2024

Pressure builds on Netanyahu to advance Gaza cease-fire deal

Thousands of people rallied in Tel Aviv in support of a cease-fire proposal outlined by President Biden.

By Lior Soroka, Loveday Morris, Victoria Bisset and Bryan PietschJune 1, 2024

A former Israeli hostage recalls the brutality of Hamas captivity

Moran Stella Yanai was abducted on Oct. 7 and was sure that her life “would end,” she said.

By Shira RubinJune 1, 2024

Mexico’s presidential election: Meet the candidates

The vote Sunday pits a female Jewish engineer against an Indigenous female tech entrepreneur and a millennial congressman.

By Mary Beth Sheridan and Lorena RíosJune 1, 2024