Trump’s Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.
International Relations
‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is New Source of Tension With U.S.
A corporate compliance dispute between South Korea’s government and the online retailer Coupang is testing the resilience of U.S.-South Korean ties.
Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.
Before Europe Anoints Someone to Talk to Putin, It Debates What to Talk About
Europeans are considering appointing an envoy to Ukraine peace talks with Russia. First, many warn, they need to decide what to ask.
Germany Charges Two Men With Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf
European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.
Video Shows Israeli Minister Taunting Detained Pro-Palestinian Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, posted a one-minute video showing him taunting pro-Palestinian activists who were handcuffed and pinned down to the deck of a ship. The video drew condemnation both in Israel and abroad.
After Eurovision Final, Dismay That Politics Didn’t Play a Bigger Role
Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but some people wanted relationships between countries to hold more sway in this year’s voting.
Ebola Crisis Sparks Debate Over Global Health Double Standards
To some Africans, the claim that the continent’s largest health agency had already bungled its response scratched a familiar wound.
Soccer Game Between North and South Korean Teams Draws Strong Emotion On and Off the Pitch
While diplomatic relations between the two Koreas are near a historic low, a rare trip by athletes from the North triggered intense emotions in some older South Koreans.