How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool World Times Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known. from NYT > World News https://ift.…
What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit World Times Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinpi…
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now? World Times Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of…
A One-Party India World Times A recent victory in a key state has put Narendra Modi at the helm of a country in which opponents hold almost no power. from NYT > World News ht…
The Man Who Cuts the Perfect Slice of Ham World Times Spaniards line up at weddings, tennis tournaments and galas to eat ham prepared by Ernesto Soriano, one of the world’s best slicers of jamón ibérico.…
Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes World Times The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from att…
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries World Times The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacua…