Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began
The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.
International Relations
Israel to Send Delegation to Qatar for Talks on Gaza Truce
The decision came after Hamas said it had responded positively to an American-backed cease-fire proposal. President Trump says he hopes for a truce as soon as next week.
The Interview: Mark Rutte, the Head of NATO, Thinks President Trump ‘Deserves All the Praise’
Mark Rutte has only good things to say about President Trump and his impact on the world stage.
Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order
The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.
Antarctica Faces Tense Future as U.S. Science Budget Shrinks
The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by other world powers may alter the environment.
The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.
Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations
It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Vietnam Aches for Its M.I.A.’s. Will America Stop Funding Science to Identify Them?
New breakthroughs in DNA analysis offer a chance to identify more of the lost from wars and disasters stretching back decades — if the U.S. helps.
Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
Trump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire
The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning.