Jan. 20–21 Syria; Israel: Conflict between Iran and Israel intensified after strikes were exchanged between the two forces. Haaretz reports an attack on an airport near Damascus—which killed four and…
This Week Around the World: Sept. 23 – Oct. 7
Sept. 30 India-administered Kashmir: Raja Farooq Haider Khan, prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, was targeted with gunfire while in a helicopter destined for a local village in Pakistan-administered…
This week around the world: Jan. 29–Feb. 4
Jan. 29 Egypt: Opposition leaders call for election boycott Several high-profile political figures have called for a boycott of Egypt’s upcoming presidential election, citing a wave of repression they say…
This week around the world: May 6–12
May 6 Abuja, Nigeria Despite ongoing health issues, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari postponed a trip to London for medical treatment in order to welcome the return of 82 schoolgirls released…