Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month
Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.
International Relations
Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce
Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.
Israel Launches New Ground Operations in Lebanon Despite Truce
For months, Israel has conducted near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has not responded militarily since a November truce.
After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe
The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.
Wildfires Scar Syria Anew
The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.
What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.
The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.
The Bayeux Tapestry, a British Masterpiece, Returns to England After 900 Years
The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France.
U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans in El Salvador for American Prisoners
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. envoy to Venezuela were both working on different deals and ended up at cross purposes.
Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to UK for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz
President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first by a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.
Trump’s Nobel Prize Nomination is an Act of Strategic Flattery From Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.