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Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention
The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.
Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Trump adds condition to nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, throwing pact into doubt
Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said.
E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.
At least one Saudi oil tanker is attacked in the Red Sea as war risks widen
Oil prices surged past $98 a barrel early Thursday after an Iran-aligned militant group in Yemen said it had attacked tankers in the Red Sea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said t…
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shakeup.
Drone attack deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
In a war dominated by drones and long-range missiles, the front line has moved to U.S. facilities far from Iran’s borders.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump pledges support for Lebanon peace efforts with Israel as clashes continue
The president met with his Lebanese counterpart, who is trying to restore government control over southern territory where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
A Red Sea blockade threatens a new front in U.S.-Iran war
After a 10th night of U.S. strikes, Tehran retaliated with fresh attacks in Jordan and Bahrain.
Trump says he will impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods in 30 days
The president said the levies will take effect in 30 days unless Canada drops what the administration called “discriminatory” trade barriers against U.S. products.
Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries — Russia’s version of Amazon
Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks, including strikes this weekend on e-commerce warehouses, have undercut the Kremlin’s efforts to shield most Russian citizens from the war.
Iran retaliates after 9th night of U.S. attacks; gas returns to $4 a gallon
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
Andy Burnham set to take charge as U.K. prime minister
The former mayor of Greater Manchester will replace Keir Starmer as part of a Labour government reset, becoming Britain’s sixth prime minister in a decade.
Andy Burnham prepares to lead Britain — and face Trump
The incoming prime minister takes office Monday with little foreign policy background and daunting global challenges to confront.
Iran, U.S. strikes widen as fighting hits critical infrastructure
Kuwait said there had been an attack on a power and desalination plant, as the seventh consecutive day of clashes between the U.S. and Iran leaves the path to a longer-term peace …
Wildfire smoke will linger and spread this weekend. See which cities are most affected.
The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday.
Trump wants to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke
The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.
U.S. hits bridges and energy targets, Iran says, as strikes widen
The attacks on Iran's infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plan in Kuwait.
After years of drone warfare, Ukraine is selling its ‘blood experience’ to allies
As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production li…
Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday
More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program
Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.
Iran threatens region’s infrastructure as U.S. strikes expand
Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.
Iran releases U.S. citizen in goodwill gesture, Trump says
Dena Karari had been held in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.
Europe’s cocaine highway leads to military-style crackdowns
A call-to-action memo urges European nations to adopt “engine-disabling tactics and shooting.” But the proposals stop well short of the missile strikes on alleged smuggling vessel…
Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.