‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’ tells the story of a generation split by the rise of Putin, and his war in Ukraine

Books

The World’s Daniel Ofman speaks with journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan about their new book that documents their own experiences as journalists and the transformation of their friends as Russian President Vladimir Putin solidified his grasp on power over the years.

As Netanyahu and Khamenei face off, what’s the end game?

Conflict

In Haiti, a pastor helps his shattered community heal

Sacred Nation

Colombia churches push for dialogue in the wake of renewed political violence

Sacred Spaces

Some Russians push back against a church building spree in Moscow

Sacred Nation

This family in Syria has kept the centuries-old tradition of Sufi whirling dervishes alive

Sacred Nation

The Al-Kharrat family in Syria has kept the tradition of Sema, or the dance of the whirling dervishes, alive for decades. Under the Assad regime, they faced restrictions on permits and traveling abroad to participate in international events. Now, with a new government in place, they hope to expand their programs and to teach the dance to younger Syrians.

Once marginalized, Mexico City’s sonidero parties draw crowds across social divides

Culture

Once dismissed as working-class “noise,” sonidero DJs are now part of Mexico City’s cultural identity — and women are helping lead the transformation.

Latin American students consider options as visas are on hold

US officials have suspended visa interviews for all international students looking to study in the United States. They say they’re revamping policies to include the vetting of applicants’ social media accounts. The US has long been the top destination for students from Latin America. Many Latin American leaders have been educated in the country. But as Michael Fox reports from Quito, Ecuador, that trajectory could suddenly shift.

As Canada burns, author of ‘Fire Weather’ sees the nation’s hotter future

Climate Change

More than 30,000 people in Canada have been evacuated due to wildfires, and millions of acres have burned — and it’s only the start of the fire season. John Vaillant, author of “Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World,” said climate change is making conditions ideal for stronger, more frequent fires.

First Nations evacuate thousands from remote areas in Manitoba due to wildfire threat

Environment

First Nations Chiefs criticized the Canadian government’s initial response to the wildfires, which have forced thousands of people to evacuate in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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