The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal
The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.
International Relations
For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.
The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine
Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.
Courting China Again
The German chancellor will travel to Beijing this week, the latest high-level visitor as Western countries pivot back to China.
Fans Pack Bars as U.S.-Canada Hockey Game Puts Rivalry on the Line
Canadians and Americans jammed bars that opened early on Sunday to watch the United States deal the Canadian team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime.
Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.
Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The ambassador, Mike Huckabee, seemed to endorse Israeli control of lands stretching from Egypt to Iraq. He said his comments were taken out of context.
Uncertainty in Europe After Trump’s Supreme Court Tariff Loss
The decision could distract from other challenges facing the continent, like issues with China and the war in Ukraine.
At A.I. Summit, India Tries to Find a Way Between the U.S. and China
India is using technology as a tool of foreign policy, casting itself as a moral voice for smaller, developing countries.
Hungary Poses Unexpected Hurdle to Europe’s 90-Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine
While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine.