Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
International Relations
Afghanistan Frees American Dennis Coyle from Detention
Dennis Walter Coyle, a researcher from Colorado, had been held since last year by the Taliban government.
Europe Clinches Critical Mineral Access With Australian Trade Deal
The European Union and Australia have shaken hands on a trade deal that would improve access to aluminum, lithium and other critical minerals for the 27-nation bloc.
How Pakistan Is Trying to Reshape Its Image Abroad
New, friendly media operations and expanded state-run television are pushing Pakistan’s message while independent news outlets face repression.
How North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Is Using the Iran War to Justify His Nuclear Arsenal
He delivered a lengthy speech at his country’s rubber-stamp Parliament, declaring that his nuclear power will shield his country from American hostility.
Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.
Sidelined by War With Iran, Gaza Residents Remain in Limbo
The new war has led to panic buying and a surge in food prices for Gazans as they try to recover from Israel’s two-year offensive against Hamas.
A Choice of Deadly Drones Is Only a Few Clicks Away for Ukrainian Troops
Ukraine has created online marketplaces to let units select their own drones, a break from generations of standardized and centralized weapons procurement.
Taiwan Debates Military Spending as Choices Over U.S. and China Loom
Tensions in the opposition Nationalist Party could surface this week as lawmakers argue over additional defense funding intended to counter Beijing’s growing might.
In Denmark’s Election, How Will the Woman Who Took On Trump Fare?
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is the biggest force this country has seen in decades. The crisis in Greenland has energized her, but are voters itching for change?