Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels
The aircraft was carrying 15 people, and the authorities said there were no survivors.
International Relations
Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.
Putin, Still Harboring Assad, Welcomes New Syrian Leader to Moscow Again
This is the second time that President Vladimir V. Putin has hosted President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the fall of the Russia-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Missing in Kabul: The U.S. Citizen Witnesses Say Was Held by the Taliban
Taliban officials deny holding a U.S.-Afghan citizen, who witnesses and U.S. officials say was detained by Afghanistan’s intelligence services in 2022.
After Naval Drills With Iran, South Africa Faces New U.S. Attacks
The exercises were the second time in six months that President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to be blindsided by his own military regarding relations with Tehran.
Board of Peace Set to Hand Trump Sweeping Powers Over Gaza
A draft resolution revealed some of the plans for the new international body, which met for the first time last week amid criticism from some U.S. allies.
Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
The number of deaths, injuries and missing is approaching a grim milestone after nearly four years of fighting.
UK Seeks Trade With China Without Triggering Trump’s Fury
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to boost his country’s lagging economy with a trip to Beijing. But he must carefully navigate between two superpowers.
Trump Briefed on Intelligence Saying Iran’s Government Is Weaker
Protests that erupted late last year shook elements of the Iranian government, according to the reports.