An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.
International Relations
Trump trapped in state of ‘arrested development’ — and it’s starting to cost him: analyst
An analyst described how President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on NATO allies and reversed requests for assistance to reopen the vital oil channel, the Strait of Hormuz, have revealed how the president views war. MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace was talk…
Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel
The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.
Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.
As Carney Seeks Canadian Alliances with China, India and Qatar, He Looks Away on Human Rights
Canada’s prime minister chooses pragmatism in a turbulent world, which means doing business with countries that do not share Canada’s democratic values. Some critics see this as weakness.
What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship
With the Xi-Trump summit almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U.S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.
Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for Warships
Australia, Germany and Japan said they weren’t planning to participate in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said his call for help was really a loyalty test.
Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for War Ships
Australia, Germany and Japan said they weren’t planning to participate in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said his call for help was really a loyalty test.
Israel’s Expanding Ground Assault in Lebanon Meets Resistance in Hilltop Town
The town of Khiam’s location on high ground just a few miles north of the border between Israel and Lebanon has made it coveted territory over multiple conflicts.