A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” an Oscar-nominated movie filmed in secret in Iran, highlights the Iranian film world’s groundbreaking new work, inspired by the women-led protests in 2022.
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer
Democrats and Republicans are already pointing fingers over a potential government shutdown next month. Republicans may pass a short-term extension of last year's federal funding.
Ukrainians Blindsided by Deal’s Breakdown and by Trump’s Actions
Some said they felt the U.S. president was disrespectful and that they were proud of their leader for standing up to him.
Texas lawmaker proposes bill to ban gender transition treatment for everyone, including adults
A Texas state lawmaker introduced a bill to amend the state's ban on gender transition procedures or treatment for minors to also apply to adults.
Illinois jury announces verdict in killing of Palestinian American boy
A landlord from Illinois was found guilty of fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and critically wounding the boy's mother.
Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan?
The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband.
Flow of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine Has Nearly Stopped and May End Completely
The Biden administration saw the $67 billion in military assistance it provided to Kyiv as essential. Trump sees any further aid as leverage.
Haitian man charged in NC triple murder flew into US under Biden migrant flights program: ICE
ICE said a Haitian migrant, who had flown into the US as part of former President Biden's migrant flight program, was arrested and charged with triple murder in North Carolina.
As Phase One of the Israel-Gaza Truce Winds Down, What’s Next?
Israeli forces are supposed to begin withdrawing from the Philadelphi Corridor, a sensitive border zone between Gaza and Egypt, this weekend.