The $1.7 Billion Takeover Brawl Fueled by a Fear of China
A battle for control of the world’s largest zinc smelter is dominated by fears it could one day end up in China’s […]
Russia and China Defy the West Deep in the Arctic
A Norwegian archipelago is emerging as a front line in Russia and China’s attempts to dominate trade routes and expand their military […]
Israel Targeted Hassan Nasrallah, the Fierce Islamist Behind Hezbollah’s Rise
The militant group’s leader is revered and reviled in the Middle East.
Moody’s Lowers Israel’s Rating Citing Geopolitical Risks
Israel’s long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings were lowered to Baa1 from A2 and assigned a negative outlook as the intensity of […]
Song Binbin, China’s Most Famous Red Guard, Dies at 77
She epitomized the deadly fervor of the Cultural Revolution and later apologized for her actions. In the U.S., she was considered just […]
Maggie Smith, Award-Winning Actress and ‘Downton Abbey’ Star, Dies at 89
The British actress was already a legend, before winning a new generation of fans as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.
China’s Nuclear-Submarine Mishap Points to Challenge of Catching Up With U.S.
Building a potent nuclear submarine force would help China tighten control over its peripheral waters and improve its ability to seize Taiwan.
Israel Says It Shot Down Missile Fired From Yemen
The third attack in two weeks aimed at Israel’s central area signaled the risk of a widening conflict as fighting in Gaza […]
Japan’s Next Leader, Shigeru Ishiba, Pushes to Remake Military Alliance With U.S.
Japan’s next leader will be a former defense minister who wants to reshape what he sees as an unequal alliance with the […]
On the Front Lines With Ukraine’s Killer Drone Pilot
A reporter experiences how drones are changing the nature of warfare and how a Ukrainian team is redefining the future of how […]
How Israel’s Spies Got Blindsided by Hamas but Still Hit Hezbollah Hard
After dismissing signs of the looming Oct. 7 attacks, Israel now has the enemy it prepared for.
Zelensky Seeks Washington’s Permission to Take the Fight to Russia
In meetings, Ukraine’s president has been working to secure U.S. permission to fire long-range missiles to hit military targets in Russia.