Japan has been grappling with two weeks of heavy snowfall that has left at least 30 people dead and over 200 injured, according to the government. The worst-hit areas are in northern and western Japan, where the snow has caused fatal accidents, stranded travelers, and even buried people in their homes. The snowstorm has caused disruptions in public transportation, and thousands of passengers were left stranded at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. The snowfall has been particu

A new and sophisticated aspect of the ongoing civil war in Sudan is unfolding, with drone warfare now playing a pivotal role. The Egyptian government has established a covert airbase in its Western desert, from which military drones have been launched for operations targeting Sudanese paramilitary groups. Satellite imagery, flight records, and videos analyzed by The New York Times show that drones have been used to strike the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), a ruthless militia