Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day
On the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, echoes of tyrannies past shake a continent that is trying to find its footing in the face of President Trump’s hostility.
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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Welcomes U.S. Help to Ease Tensions With India
The comments from Khawaja Muhammad Asif came after India said its forces had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir in response to a terrorist attack last month.
China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks
Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.
Xi’s Visit to Russia Complicates China’s Courtship of Europe
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, is reinforcing his bond with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. But that could hurt Beijing’s efforts to repair ties with Europe.
India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales
Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.
Old Angst Resurfaces in Poland About Abandonment by the U.S.
Shaken by Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine, Poland is again feeling angst about being abandoned by the United States.
Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Flee to U.S. After 412 Days in Hiding
The five officials ran one of the most consequential presidential campaigns in the country’s history while sheltering at the Argentine diplomatic residence.
Trump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight
Human rights groups have called conditions in the country’s network of migrant detention centers “horrific” and “deplorable.”
Trump Surprises Canada and Carney With New Message: We Love You
President Trump played nice when he came face-to-face with the new prime minister of Canada, the country he has spent months belittling.
Friedrich Merz Becomes German Chancellor After Winning Second Vote
Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time for Germany and Europe.