Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.
International Relations
Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.
Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss
Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.
Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.
40 Years After Explosion, Chernobyl Site Faces New Threats From Russia
Forty years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, officials are grappling with the impact of a 2025 Russian drone strike that set back decades of efforts to contain it. Ukrainian officials said the Russians deliberately targeted the structure, but the …
Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor
The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.
Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.
Paraguay Says It’s Not Abandoning Taiwan. China Has Other Plans.
Beijing is trying to unravel an unlikely long-distance relationship that has endured for decades. Could Paraguay be tempted to stray?
Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.
Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran’s shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.