Shoko Kawata is the first mayor to take maternity leave in Japan’s history. Her decision has prompted debate about gender discrimination in the work force. By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya The ...

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Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s solid support from Washington may be on borrowed time. By David M. Halbfinger Millions ...

If you’re a football fan, the craze around the FIFA World Cup 2026 has probably taken over your life. From Thursday, the biggest World Cup in history will unfold across the United States, Canada and ...

The World Cup starts in a little over a week, and every team has finalized its 26-man squad. We know every country that will be participating in the World Cup, and we also know -- barring last-minute ...

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Python’s lead narrows again, C holds the runner-up spot, C++ returns to third, and SQL climbs back above R in June’s top 10 rankings update. June’s TIOBE Index has the feel of a rematch month. The top ...

As of October 2025, the World Economic Outlook database and supporting documents will be accessible through the IMF Data portal. The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the ...

Beyond firewalls and perimeter security, a zero trust architecture allows security officials to better protect data and system access to both outsider and insider threats, adopting a mantra of “trust ...

Rangelands are among the world’s most extensive yet most overlooked ecosystems. Covering more than half of the Earth’s land surface, they play a vital role in food security, water cycles, biodiversity ...

June 27, 2026 • The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team ...

Global value chains (GVCs) account for almost 50% of global trade today. Over the past 30 years, they have helped poor countries grow faster, lifting many out of poverty. Trade conflict and the lack ...