‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.
International Relations
Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks.
See You in Pyongyang: Russia Pushes Its People to Embrace North Korea
Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade
Xi Jinping held rare talks with a Taiwanese opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, who floated the idea of some day inviting Mr. Xi to visit Taiwan.
South African Writer Mfundi Vundla Gets Personal in His New Play
Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfections of the fight against apartheid.
Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Netanyahu’s Interests May Conflict With Trump’s
As the focus shifts to negotiations between the United States and Iran, no formal Israeli participation is planned.
Iran’s Battered Leaders Emerge From War Confident — and With New Cards
For Iran’s theocratic rulers, just surviving the U.S.-Israeli onslaught means victory. But the seeds of their next crisis may already be planted.
European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.
North Korea Tests New Weapons, Drawing Lessons from Iran War
The country has been leveraging armed conflicts abroad, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine, to bolster its own military capabilities.
Trump Again Hits Out at NATO Over Iran War
President Trump lashed out after hosting Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary general, at the White House on Wednesday.