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Saudi Arabia Frees American Imprisoned Over Tweets
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How a New Law and Old Attitudes Threaten China’s Transgender Community
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Following a call from Joe Biden on Sunday, Netanyahu's government announced delays to some of its controversial plans.
By Armani Syed
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What Europe Can Do Next to Re-Contain Russia
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow only underscores the need to contain Russia in three key areas where Chinese support will help Putin advance.
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Xi's Russia Visit Gives Putin a Boost
The Chinese president is expected to deliver a strong message of support to Putin
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What Xi Jinping’s Visit to Russia Is Really About
Xi is meeting with Putin to negotiate a settlement to the Ukraine conflict—but China isn’t really concerned about Ukraine.
By Charlie Campbell / Singapore
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There Were Many Ways to Die in Baghdad
The reality of life in Baghdad was much worse than anything we could portray in snippets of news and articles
By Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
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Australia Says It’s Not Committed to Siding With U.S. in Potential Taiwan Conflict
The Australian defense minister says his country has made no promises to the United States that Australia would support its ally in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear-powered submarines.
By Rod McGuirk / AP
March 20, 2023
Japan’s Prime Minister Visits India
Fumio Kishida held delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to deepen cooperation between Tokyo and New Delhi, while also addressing food security and development financing.
By Sheikh Saaliq / AP
March 20, 2023
France’s Macron Faces No-Confidence Votes Amid Pension Reform Protests
If a no-confidence motion passes—an unlikely scenario—the bill to raise the retirement age would be nullified and Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne would have to resign.
By Samy Adghirni / Bloomberg
March 20, 2023
EU to Provide Million Artillery Shells to Ukraine
Ukraine has said it will need 1 million rounds of ammunition this year, and Estonia has estimated that would cost around €4 billion.
By Alberto Nardelli and Natalia Drozdiak / Bloomberg
March 20, 2023
Millions of Dead Fish Wash Up Amid Heat Wave in Australia
“The stink was terrible. I nearly had to put a mask on,” said local nature photographer Geoff Looney
By Associated Press
March 19, 2023
Putin Visits Crimea Day After Warrant for His Arrest Issued
The ICC accused him Friday of bearing personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine
By Associated Press
March 18, 2023
The West Bank Pogrom May Be a Terrifying Sign of What’s Next
The increasing violence in the West Bank is something that Palestinians experience daily. We can't look away, writes Rula Salameh.
By Rula Salameh
March 18, 2023
Will Vladimir Putin Actually Be Arrested for ICC Warrant?
In a major step forward in the effort to recognize Russian crimes in Ukraine, the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
By Tara Law
March 17, 2023
Taliban Militants Are Fed Up With Office Work
Almost two years after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, some jihadists who transitioned to desk jobs are tired of the 9-to-5.
By Simmone Shah
March 17, 2023
Why Netanyahu Faces His Biggest Political Challenge Yet
Netanyahu is trying to change Israel’s Supreme Court. He’s going to need all the help he can get, writes Ian Bremmer.
By Ian Bremmer
March 17, 2023
Xi Jinping to Visit Vladimir Putin in Moscow
China says President Xi Jinping will visit Russia from Monday to Wednesday in an apparent show of support for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
By Associated Press
March 17, 2023
What India Thinks of the U.S.’s New Ambassador Eric Garcetti
The former Los Angeles mayor’s confirmation to the post in Delhi was stalled for almost two years amid controversy.
By Chad de Guzman
March 17, 2023
Ukraine Is Getting MiG-29 Fighter Jets from Poland, Slovakia
Slovakia said Friday it would send 13 warplanes, a day after Poland became the first NATO country to agree to sending jets.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 16, 2023
What Ammunition Shortages Mean for the War in Ukraine
Ukraine is using far more ammunition than the West produces. Here's why allies are worried.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 16, 2023
Protests Sweep France Over Pension Reform
Amid weeks of protest, President Macron invoked an article to push through pension reform without a parliamentary vote.
By Tara Law
March 16, 2023
Decisive Day for Macron's Pension Gamble in Tense France
France’s showdown over a bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 is heading toward a climax
By SYLVIE CORBET / AP
March 16, 2023
U.S. Releases Video of Russian Jet Dumping Fuel on its Drone
The incident amid the war in Ukraine has raised concerns it could bring the U.S. and Russia closer to direct conflict.
By Associated Press
March 16, 2023
How We Chose the 2023 World's Greatest Places
The travel industry is back in full swing in 2023, but not without notable shifts in how and where we wander. Steeper costs and increased interest in sustainability and authenticity are reshaping the landscape. To...
By TIME Staff
March 16, 2023
Barcelona
Find out why Barcelona is one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2023.
By Jessica Benavides Canepa
March 16, 2023
Sharjah, UAE
Bordering Dubai on its southern side, steadfastly traditional Sharjah—the emirate recognized as Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in ’98—sets itself apart from its cosmopolitan neighbor with a focus on retaining its Emirati...
March 16, 2023
Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
Find out why Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia is one of the World's Greatest Places of 2023
By Terry Ward
March 16, 2023
Isan, Thailand
Chances are you’ve already tried food from Isan, and you might not even know it. The largest region in Thailand, which hugs the border with Laos and Cambodia in the country’s northeast, has given us...
By Nicholas Derenzo
March 16, 2023
Luang Prabang, Laos
Turquoise waterfalls, Buddhist temples, and sunset boat trips on the Mekong are just a few of Luang Prabang’s highlights. Despite its remote location in the jungled mountains of Laos, the former royal capital is not...
March 16, 2023
Giza and Saqqara, Egypt
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By Johanna Read
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Chyulu Hills, Kenya
Kenya's Chyulu Hills stretch across the plains where Amboseli meets Tsavo, a rugged outcrop of volcanic rock gently blanketed in green, with elephants, zebras, and giraffes roaming along the horizon. A short hop via bush...
March 16, 2023
Musanze, Rwanda
Musanze is the largest city in northern Rwanda and the gateway to Volcanoes National Park—home of rare mountain gorillas—which recently announced its expansion from 62 to 76 sq. mi. by 2027, an endeavor that will...
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Rabat, Morocco
Artistic and cultural reinvention is bringing new life to the capital city of Rabat. In 2023, LEED-Gold and HQE-certified Mohammed VI Tower will stand as the tallest tower in Africa, boasting luxury accommodations and a...
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Willamette Valley, Oregon
The wine world let out a collective gasp in 2021 when Champagne house Bollinger made its first acquisition outside of France: not some place in Napa or Sonoma, but Ponzi Vineyards, which set the standard...
By Nicholas Derenzo
March 16, 2023
Dakar, Senegal
Senegal bursts with color, from the bubblegum pink algae that dye Lake Retba to the blue and yellow mini buses, car rapides, that navigate Dakar’s stylish streetscapes. So it’s no wonder Africa’s westernmost capital city...
March 16, 2023
Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone
Emerging from the pandemic with the backing of the World Bank to help promote the West African nation’s rich tourism potential—with diverse wildlife, world-class surfing waves, the vibey coastal capital of Freetown, and a brand...
By Terry Ward
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Bozeman, Mont.
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The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural—and largely untouched—scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100...
By Nicola Chilton
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Dijon, France
Dijon has long been one of France’s great gastronomic cities. While almost all its namesake mustard is now manufactured outside the city, globetrotting gastronomes still frequent Dijon’s Michelin-rated restaurants, such as William Frachot and CIBO,...
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Aqaba, Jordan
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Aarhus, Denmark
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Jerusalem
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March 16, 2023
Chinese Firm Baidu Unveils ChatGPT-Rival ‘Ernie Bot’
Baidu CEO Robin Li said 650 companies had signed up to use Ernie Bot, which can be implemented in a variety of applications from searches to autonomous driving.
By Zen Soo / AP
March 16, 2023
Pro Soccer Players Ask FIFA for Equal Pay Ahead of Women‘s World Cup
The global professional soccer players' union sent a letter signed by 150 women's national team players to FIFA calling for equal World Cup prize money.
By Anne M. Peterson / AP
March 16, 2023
Singapore’s Changi Is Crowned ‘World’s Best Airport’ Again
The Asian hub regained its title after losing it to Qatar for two years running during the height of pandemic travel restrictions.
By Alex Millson / Bloomberg
March 15, 2023
North Korea Test-Fires ICBM Before South Korea-Japan Summit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol departed South Korea on Thursday for Tokyo to meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first such summit on Japanese soil in more than a decade.
By Jeong-Ho Lee and Jon Herskovitz / Bloomberg
March 15, 2023
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