The Argentine leader hopes the U.S. president-elect will help unlock billions of dollars in new loans to finance the capitalist…
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Stir Fears of Sectarian Strife
Lebanon’s religious fault lines are straining as Israel’s war with the Hezbollah militant group grinds on.
As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump
The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by…
As Western Leaders Look to Talks With Putin, Russia Launches Massive Barrage on Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said the attack looked like an emphatic response by Russian President Vladimir Putin to moves from Kyiv’s allies…
Eight Killed in Knife Attack at Chinese Vocational College
The assault at a college in eastern China is the latest in a string of grisly crimes to unsettle the…
Trump’s Push for Ukraine Peace Finds Growing Acceptance in Europe
With U.S. support for Kyiv in doubt, many European officials see diplomacy as the best option for Ukraine.
Gymnastics Coach Bela Karolyi Dies at 82
Bela Karolyi rose to fame with Nadia Comaneci and a string of American stars, but he was also accused of…
China’s Heavyweight Coast Guard Ships Bring Muscle to Sea Disputes
In most countries, the coast guard focuses on law enforcement and rescue. In China, it focuses on enforcing Beijing’s contested…
Xi Tells Biden China Is Ready to Work With Incoming Administration
The two leaders’ final sit-down, at a summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump’s tariff threats.
Host of the COP29 Climate Talks Is Raining on His Own Parade
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has been praising fossil fuel and taking shots at geopolitical rivals, casting a cloud over the…
