Why President Trump Has a Big Oil Problem
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger looks at President Trump’s trouble handling retaliatory attacks by Iran that have largely choked off the Strait of Hormuz.
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Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba
Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says
Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, suggested that Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after the fighting there winds down.
As Denmark Goes to the Polls, Here’s What to Know About the Election and Key Issues
President Trump’s threats to take Greenland away from Denmark have lifted Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who appeared the front-runner as polls opened.
Trump Sours on Keir Starmer Over UK’s Decision Not to Join Attacks on Iran
President Trump once called Prime Minister Keir Starmer a friend. But Britain’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by the president.
How North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Is Using the Iran War to Justify His Nuclear Arsenal
He delivered a lengthy speech at his country’s rubber-stamp Parliament, declaring that his nuclear power will shield his country from American hostility.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Was Almost Up. Then He Found an Offramp.
President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing “productive conversations” with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and not substantive.
Hasan Piker Defends Upscale Lodging During Humanitarian Mission in Cuba
He helped bring attention to a group delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba, which was criticized for staying in an upscale hotel as Cubans faced another blackout.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
Conflicting signals about whether any negotiations to end the fighting were in progress created confusion.
Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.