China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan
A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared history as wartime allies.
International Relations
Trump’s Envoy to Meet With Putin About Plan to End War in Ukraine
Steve Witkoff, a U.S. special envoy, traveled to Moscow to discuss a peace plan with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine traveled across Europe to shore up support.
Zelensky Meets With European Leaders Amid Peace Deal Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on Monday in Paris to discuss the terms of the Trump administration’s peace deal with Russia. Mr. Zelensky said that Ukraine’s priorities are security guarantees and m…
An Anti-Polarization Pope
What Pope Leo’s first international trip tells us about the leader of the Catholic Church.
EU supply chains in the era of trade fragmentation: Impacts, policies and current debate
A series of recent economic and geopolitical shocks have led to rising fragmentation of global trade, whereby countries tend to boost economic ties with those sharing similar political values, economic policies and security interests.
Russia Attacks Ukraine in a 10-Hour Deadly Assault
A Russian air assault across Ukraine on Saturday killed at least two people and injured dozens more, according to the Ukrainian authorities.
Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict
The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.
Fed Up With the Taliban, Pakistan Expels Masses of Afghans
Labeling Afghans a national security threat, Pakistan has intensified expulsions this year, depriving people of a haven from Afghanistan’s turmoil.
In Firing His No. 2, Zelensky Loses Both a Negotiator and an Enforcer
Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s wartime politics. He also led the country’s peace negotiations, which now must go on without him.
Gazans Say Israeli Forces Killed Two Children, Amid Persistent Violence
The Israeli military said it had fired on two “suspects” on Saturday who had crossed cease-fire lines in southern Gaza and did not comment on reports that they were young children.