The Sole Border Crossing for U.N. Aid From Turkey to Syria Is Blocked
As the Syrian government tightly controls what aid it allows into opposition-held areas, border crossings with Turkey have been a lifeline.
International Relations
Zelensky Could Leave Ukraine to Visit EU Leaders in Brussels
The Ukrainian president’s possible visit to the Belgian capital, where he would likely address the European Parliament, hinges on security arrangements.
In a First, South Korea Is Ordered to Compensate a Vietnam War Victim
A court ruling held that South Korean troops were responsible for a civilian massacre that killed more than 70 villagers in Vietnam during the war.
How Russia Is Surviving the Tightening Grip on Its Oil Revenue
Europe’s and America’s gradual restrictions on Russian oil trade are raising the stakes in a protracted economic standoff that is reshaping the global energy market.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Devastating Quake
Also, a Chinese balloon floats over Latin America.
Sanctions on the Russian digital sector: How effective are they?
Since the outbreak of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the European Union (EU) and its Western allies have imposed nine consecutive sanctions packages on Russia, all aimed at curtailing its ability to continue waging the war.
Turkey Earthquake: Governments Are Sending Rescue Teams and Offers of Aid
European Union countries dispatched search and rescue teams, and the United States said it was “ready to provide any and all needed assistance” to Turkey.
China’s Balloon Dispute Aims Attention at Xi’s Leadership
The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
Musharraf’s Legacy: A Conflicted Pakistan and a Bristling Military
The former Pakistani general and ruler, a central player in post-9/11 global tensions, ultimately lost his hold on the Pakistani public, and even on his own military establishment.
Chinese Spy Balloon Calls Back to Cold War U-2 Episode
The Chinese balloon saga is reminiscent of the U-2 spy plane incident that provoked a tense confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.