As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands.

10 Years After Obama’s Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power.

How Not to Fall Into Despair When in chaos, try tragic optimism, wise hope and wise action.

Among New York’s Sidewalk Sideshows, 2 Goats and a Story of Despair In a city thick with spectacles and showmen, Beverly Shaw arrived from Indiana with a desperate plea.

In Afghanistan, Fear and Despair After Three Big Earthquakes Seemingly unending earthquakes in Afghanistan have killed nearly 1,300 people and amplified already troubling times since the Taliban seized power.

Trump’s Resilience Leaves Major Republican Donors in Despair The party’s big donors have made clear their distaste for the former president. Now, as he barrels toward the nomination, they are reacting with a mix of hand-wringing, calls to arms and fatalism.

LPT Request: How to overcome moments of despair Sometimes life seems to be going great. You are doing things right. You are relatively healthy and happy. Relatinships are good. You are generally satisfied. Then, because of some trigger, everything becomes gloomy, monotonous and hopeless. Destuctive habits creep in. Drinking, smoking, lying in bed all day, doom scrolling, not eating well, not …

Palestinians, Facing Political Stagnation, Despair After Israeli Raid In the occupied West Bank, Palestinians say they feel betrayed by their leaders, forgotten by world powers and unable to protect themselves or their property from attacks by Israelis.