Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show
The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.
Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right
But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.
Mother of Missing U.S. Journalist Asks Syria’s New Leaders for Help
Debra Tice, whose son Austin was abducted near Damascus in 2012, said the rebel group that toppled the Assad regime promised support in helping to find him.
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end…
Trump’s Return Has Unnerved World Leaders. But Not India.
An upward trajectory in relations is “almost inevitable,” the U.S. ambassador, Eric Garcetti, said in an interview before leaving his post.
Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza
The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.
Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan
Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.
World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder
Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.