Why China and Russia Are Closer Than Ever
This week’s meeting between the leaders of China and Russia marks another key moment in the deepening relationship between the two powers.
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Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
In Photos: The Iraq War
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20 Years On, a Question Lingers About Iraq: Why Did the U.S. Invade?
Two decades after the Bush administration said it wanted to disarm weapons of mass destruction and free Iraqis, the debates rages on about who knew what when, and which motive mattered most.
Simone Segouin, Teenage Fighter in French Resistance, Dies at 97
Portrayed in Life magazine in 1944 as a simple farm girl brandishing a submachine gun, she became a symbol of the partisans who helped defeat the Nazis.
Submarine Deal With U.S. and U.K. Sparks Debate in Australia
The agreement has raised concerns about the need for the costly plan and whether it could tether Australia to the United States.
Xi, Cast as Peacemaker, Wades Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, is expected to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia this month and speak with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
Poland Says It Foiled a Russian Spy Ring
The sabotage, the Polish interior minister said, was planned “at the request of Russian intelligence” and “aimed at paralyzing the supply of equipment, weapons and aid to Ukraine.”
Ukraine Burns Through Ammunition in Bakhmut, Risking Future Fights
The military is using thousands of artillery shells a day as it tries to hold the eastern city, which could jeopardize a planned springtime campaign.
Ukraine’s Allies Promise Weapons for Spring Counteroffensive
Ukraine and Russia are both running low on ammunition, and both are scrambling to replenish their stocks and gain a competitive edge.