NATO Will Support Ukraine Whoever Wins U.S. Election, Says New Leader
Mark Rutte’s support for Ukraine comes as Kyiv faces setbacks in both warfare and diplomacy.
Japan’s New Prime Minister Targets Complete Exit From Deflation With Easy Monetary Policy
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba asked the Bank of Japan to maintain accommodative monetary conditions and said he would soon release a fresh […]
White House Says Iran Attack on Israel Is Imminent
Iran is preparing to launch a ballistic missile attack against Israel, a senior White House official said Tuesday, a significant escalation that […]
Mexico’s First Female President Has a Big Problem: Her Mentor’s Legacy
Claudia Sheinbaum’s nationalist predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, implemented changes that risk blowing up longstanding ties with the U.S.
Dawn Airstrikes, Clogged Highways: A Desperate Escape From South Lebanon
Israel’s recent bombardment sent Lebanese fleeing toward Beirut; “We’re praying to reach safety.”
‘Diamond City’ Thousands of Miles From Ukraine Is Rocked by War
Western sanctions on Russian gem stones have taken a heavy toll on an Indian town dependent on exporting polished diamonds.
China’s Housing Glut Collides With Its Shrinking Population
Many cities are stuck with empty homes that they will likely never fill, adding to the country’s economic woes.
Israel Sends Troops Into Lebanon, Escalating Fight Against Hezbollah
The first big incursion in two decades fans fears of a wider regional war.
U.S. Positions Military Forces in Middle East to Deter Iranian Attack
The Pentagon’s move comes as Israel ramps up its strikes against Hezbollah and prepares for a limited ground operation in Lebanon.
Hamas Leader in Lebanon Was Also a U.N. Staffer
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency, known as Unrwa, acknowledged that Fateh al-Sharif was placed on leave without pay in March […]
Trial of Le Pen in France Complicates Far-Right Leader’s Move to Mainstream
The threat of conviction comes at a crucial juncture for the far-right leader, whose party has gained unprecedented sway over France’s new government.
Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Icon and Hollywood Star, Dies at 88
The Grammy Award-winning country music star was known as a master of country songwriting.