Israel and Hamas Agree Another Hostage Release and Prisoner Exchange
The remains of four Israeli hostages will be turned over in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners whose release had been delayed.
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.
Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus
When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan…
U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Minerals Deal, Officials Say
President Trump, who had insisted he wanted “payback” for past military aid to Kyiv, suggested President Volodymyr Zelensky would visit Washington this week to sign an agreement, which he called…
Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy
The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.
U.K. to Raise Defense Spending to 2.5% of G.D.P. by 2027, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to meet with President Trump on Thursday, said he would increase British spending on defense to 2.5 percent of G.D.P. by 2027.
How Can Europe Talk to Trump? Macron Tries Flattery, and Gentle Resistance.
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, epitomized how the continent’s leaders are trying to navigate President Trump’s increasingly hostile administration.
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.
There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support…
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.