International

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.

The company based in Kyiv has not done a multi-city tour of the U.S. in over 30 years. It will come to Philly in an act of cultural diplomacy.

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

Memo to the French fans booing the 76ers’ star for choosing to play for the U.S. instead of the host nation: Embiid plays in Philly, where fans are, in a word, passionate.

As the announcement for Harris’ running mate nears, potential first Jewish VP Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing criticism over an opinion article he wrote while in college.

Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.

Evan Gershkovich was released as part of the largest multi-prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. He is expected to be on U.S. soil Thursday evening.

Evan Gershkovich was designated as wrongfully detained, as was Paul Whelan, who was detained in December 2018 after traveling to Russia for a wedding.

The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.

The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.

Voters who pledge are withholding support from Kamala Harris barring a permanent ceasefire in Gaza or a promise to implement an arms embargo against Israel.

In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."

Netanyahu’s combative speech offered no sign that his visit to the U.S. could bring some progress in months of U.S.-led mediation for a cease-fire and hostage-release.

Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.

Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.