International

U.S. hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack
The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, according the the U.S. military and officials.
Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases
A senior Hamas official says the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
Tom Cotton grills Singaporean TikTok CEO: Are you a Chinese Communist?
TikTok faced scrutiny Wednesday along with other social media sites over child safety. But its Singaporean CEO was grilled over his nationality when a senator repeatedly asked whether he has CCP ties.
Frey vetoes Minneapolis cease-fire resolution
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday that he has vetoed a resolution passed last week by the City Council which calls for a cease-fire in the Israel Hamas war. Nine council members’ approval votes are enough to override his veto.
From the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza now
UNICEF estimates about 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since Israel began its offensive there in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
St. Paul Hmong pastry chef Marc Heu is semifinalist for James Beard Award
Heu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side.
Iranian man and 2 Canadians are charged in a murder-for-hire plot on U.S. soil
An Iranian man who federal prosecutors say operates a criminal network that targets dissidents and activists abroad has been charged alongside a pair of Canadians with plotting to kill two people who had fled to the United States.
What to know about UNRWA and allegations its workers took part in Oct. 7
For over 70 years, the U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in Gaza. Now, it’s under scrutiny after 12 employees are alleged to have taken part in Hamas’ attacks in Israel.