Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs
The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism.
International Relations
Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”
Bombs Raining Down on Ukraine Can’t Hide Signs of Russia’s Faltering War
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way, with battleground losses and growing casualties. With fiercer strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.
Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early Tuesday, more than a week after Russia warned of a plan to strike “decision-making centers” in the city.
Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.
Syrian Officers Who Hid in Plain Sight Face War Crime Charges in Austria
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.
Syrian Officers Who Hid in Plain Sight Face War Crime Charges in Austria
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.