The declaration came emphatically, out of nowhere — dropped between sudsing his hair and rinsing out the shampoo with a plastic yellow duck full of water. "I'm not black," my then 4-year-old son announced, while playing with his superhero figurines in the tub.
I assured him that not only was he black, because his daddy is black, but that he was also Chinese, like me. He wrinkled his nose and shook his head at this reality check. Read More...
The arrival of “Valorant’s” Act 2, which launches on August 4, brings with it a fresh battle pass and a colorful new set of skins. But the biggest piece of Act 2 news is the introduction of a new game mode: free-for-all deathmatch.
The mode, which will feature 10 players, no cap on money to buy weapons and no abilities, will launch August 5, a day after Act 2 goes live. Read More...
By Jeremy BowenBBC International editor, Lebanon
Getty ImagesCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left) warmly welcomed Bashar al-Assad (right) in JeddahPresident Bashar al-Assad strode into the Arab League summit in Jeddah, relishing the clearest recognition yet that he has won his war for Syria.
He was embraced by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A decade ago, the Saudis funded anti-Assad militias. Now the prince, known as MBS, wants to remake the Middle East, and he needs Syria onside. Read More...