A series of top-level diplomatic maneuvers preserved France’s pivotal role in monitoring the cease-fire.
Airstrikes Pound Rebel-Held Aleppo, a Strategic Prize in Syrian Civil War
The strikes come as President Bashar al-Assad’s government moved to repel rebels who took control of the city in a…
Le Pen Squares Off With French Government and Markets in Budget Showdown
The far-right leader holds the fate of the country’s government in her hands, as a battle royale over the national…
Taiwan’s Lai Signals Hope for Continued U.S. Support Under Trump
During his visit to the U.S., Taiwan’s president appeared to respond to some of the criticisms Trump has directed at…
China Tensions Prompt U.S. Navy Race to Reload Missiles at Sea
A U.S. destroyer can fire dozens of cruise missiles within minutes, but reloading back in port can take two months. In a…
Russia, Syrian Regime Strike Rebel-Held Territory as Anti-Assad Forces Advance
Warplanes targeted the city of Idlib in an attempt to fend off advances made by antigovernment forces that included a…
On Delicate Trip to U.S., Taiwan President Sends Signal to both China and Trump
In Hawaii, Lai Ching-te indicated Taipei isn’t seeking war with China, even as it counts on U.S. support to deter…
A Top Mission for Europe’s Chief Is to Cool Trump’s Ire Toward the EU
Trump is threatening Europe over trade and war. What comes next will depend partly on Ursula von der Leyen.
China Is Studying Russia’s Sanctions Evasion to Prepare for Taiwan Conflict
An interagency group set up in the wake of the Ukraine invasion has been reporting back to Beijing with lessons…
How the Killing of a Rabbi in Dubai Upended a Community That Thought It Was Safe
The United Arab Emirates had been seen as a relatively secure place for growing the numbers of Jews moving there.…
