Board of Peace Set to Hand Trump Sweeping Powers Over Gaza
A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.
International Relations
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
The number of deaths, injuries and missing is approaching a grim milestone after nearly four years of fighting.
UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
Trump Briefed on Intelligence Saying Iran’s Government Is Weaker
Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.
Remains of Final Israeli Hostage in Gaza Returned to Israel
The Israeli government announced on Monday that Israel’s last captive in Gaza had been returned home and that it will allow the Rafah crossing to reopen within the next few days.
Chinese Pandas Leave Japanese Zoo
As Japan and China feud, an animal long used in Chinese diplomacy has been summoned back home.
NATO Chief Says Europe Is ‘Dreaming’ if It Thinks It Can Defend Itself Without U.S.
Mark Rutte, the secretary general of the alliance, told members of the European Parliament that President Trump was “doing a lot of good stuff.”
Russia Says Talks to End War in Ukraine Will Continue
Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said.
The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?
Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.
Amid Two-Week Internet Blackout, Some Iranians Are Getting Back Online
Many in Iran are gaining brief and unexplained windows of online connectivity, offering a widening glimpse of the extent of the government crackdown.