Iran Responds to Trump’s Energy Threat With Defiance and Warnings of Its Own
Tehran “will not hesitate in defending its people and its land,” a senior official said, after President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants.
International Relations
Middle East War Leaves Hamas Balancing Allies on Opposite Sides
The Palestinian militant group, which has ties to both Iran and Qatar, is “walking on a knife’s edge,” an analyst said.
Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks
The Ukrainian president has said he has a “very bad feeling” about the effects of the Iran conflict on Ukraine’s own war.
Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu
The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths are diverging.
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.
Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath
During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
Strikes continued in the region as attacks on energy infrastructure rattled global markets.
Amid Power Outages, Cubans Worry About Access to Food and Clean Water
A devastating electricity crisis has made it harder for Cubans to access food, running water and medical care. The island nation mostly relied on Venezuela’s oil to generate its electricity. But in January, the Trump administration ordered Venezuela to…
‘Africa Will Write Its Own History.’ Who Was Patrice Lumumba?
Remembering the African leader after a Brussels court this week ordered a retired Belgian diplomat stand trial for his 1961 assassination.
U.S. Lifts Fertilizer Sanctions on Belarus as Iran War Causes Price Surge
The Trump administration made the move in exchange for Belarus’s freeing of 250 political prisoners, part of a rapprochement between the two countries.