Japan Needs Foreign Workers. It’s Just Not Sure It Wants Them to Stay.
Foreign employees have become much more visible in Japan. But policies designed only for short-term stays may hurt the country…
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Middle East Crisis: For Israelis, Jittery Wait for Retaliatory Strikes Stretches Into a New Week
Airlines have suspended service to Israel ahead of expected attacks by Iran and its proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah. That has…
Roaring Back After Crackdown, Bangladesh Protesters Demand Leader’s Ouster
The demonstrations appeared to be the largest yet, as a deadly crackdown seemed to have made many Bangladeshis even angrier…
Harris Faces Party Divisions as She Chooses a Running Mate
The vice president conducted interviews with potential candidates over the weekend and has fielded concerns from donors and activists over…
Jimmy Carter Is Said to Be Motivated to Vote for Kamala Harris
The former president, whose 100th birthday is Oct. 1, seems to have found some new motivation in the 2024 election.
How Could Maduro’s Reign in Venezuela End?
After another dubious election victory, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, appears firmly in power. The only real potential threat, history shows,…
China’s Olympic Swimming’s Haul: More Medals, More Questions
A meet overshadowed by questions about doping produced more medals, but fewer golds, than China’s swimmers won at the Tokyo…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Admits He Left a Dead Bear in Central Park
Mr. Kennedy, an independent presidential candidate, confessed to dropping off the bear cub 10 years ago and making it appear…
How the 9/11 Plea Deal Came Undone
A case that had mostly drifted from public consciousness in 12 years of proceedings is back in the spotlight and…
Hamas May Emerge Battered, but Not Beaten, From Israel’s Latest Blows
The assassinations of two Hamas leaders may be a short-term setback, analysts say, not enough to prevent the group from…