Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
NPR's new chief content officer: 'I've been training for this job my whole life'
Less than two weeks after overhauling its newsroom, NPR has hired Nadine Zylstra to be its chief content officer. She has been a top executive at Sesame Workshop, YouTube and Pinterest.
The New York Hip-Hop Soundtracking the Knicks’ Run to the N.B.A. Finals
From old-school stars to young upstarts, the birthplace of hip-hop is basking in the big moment.
The wisdom of Diogo Joao Baptista Gomes
Every now and then I run into a piece of writing so interesting that I can spend hours contemplating its meaning.
Reforming Capitalism Is Not Enough
The era of class compromise is never coming back. Any serious democratic socialist politics must pursue a politics of rupture with capitalism.
'Strategic doctrine': Iran hails military shift after Beirut raid response
Officials describe latest strikes against Israel as part of a military approach that prioritises 'taking initiative and offensive power'.
▶ VideoIran Warns Israel over Escalating Attacks on Lebanon After Iran, Israel Exchange Strikes: Trita Parsi
Iran and Israel exchanged fire overnight in the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iranian truce was reached in April. Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks near Beirut on Sunday, with Israel responding with attacks on Iran.
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
Former Kennedy Center curator talks about the venue's future
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Josef Palermo, an artist and curator, about his tenure at the Kennedy Center and what its future might hold.
Europe Watches Its Economic Recovery Fade Into the Distance
As the war in Iran persists, signs point to a prolonged period of higher prices and slower growth rather than a quick shock.
Albanians Are Against Jared Kushner's Israel-Linked Venture
Albania's government is one of the most toadyish allies to Donald Trump and Israel. Yet as Jared Kushner seeks to tarmac a protected nature reserve in the country, Albanians are saying no to their cronyish government and its international allies.
Powerful earthquake hits Philippines, killing at least 32
Tsunami threat recedes after authorities' warnings following magnitude 7.8 earthquake off island of Mindanao.