With Two Key Picks, Biden Weaves Climate Into Economy and Regulations
The president adds climate champions Lael Brainard as his top economic adviser and Richard Revesz as his regulations chief.
Appointments and Executive Changes
A Surprise Pick to Lead the Bank of Japan Faces a Wrenching Choice
Kazuo Ueda is set to replace the longtime governor who helped put the country on an unorthodox monetary path. Will he change course?
U.N. Official Fired in Investment Scandal
A second top United Nations official is out of a job following the disclosure that more than $20 million doled out in unconventional loans may be lost.
Israel’s Judicial Standoff Deepens as Netanyahu Delays Firing Minister
The Israeli prime minister has yet to uphold a decision by the Supreme Court that a key government minister convicted of tax fraud should be dismissed.
Jacinda Ardern to Resign as Prime Minister of New Zealand
Ms. Ardern, a global liberal icon who has faced rising political headwinds at home, will leave office by Feb. 7, she said.
Untested German Defense Minister Has Allies Watching Closely
Boris Pistorius, the new defense minister, is seen as a skilled politician but, entering a world stage on which Ukraine is at war, he may pose a risk for Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Germany Appoints New Defense Minister as Ukraine War Pressure Mounts
The appointment of Boris Pistorius comes as Germany faces increasing calls to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Benedict’s Burial Leaves Francis Alone, and Unbound
Liberal supporters of Francis, a pope never shy about exercising power, now anticipate a late-breaking season of change.