Red Line on Crimea Isn’t Just Zelensky’s. It’s Ukraine’s.
In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.
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Here’s What to Know About the Muslim Brotherhood, Which Jordan Banned
The move could shutter the country’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood’s political arm in Jordan.
Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia
The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.
Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea
The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine’s leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.
How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S.
Pope Francis’ critics represent a minority of the American church but a powerful one. Ruth Graham, a reporter covering religion, faith and values for The New York Times, describes how his papacy galvanized a tide of conservative resistance in the Ameri…
U.S. Tells Its Diplomats in Vietnam to Avoid War Anniversary Events
The reversal adds another Trump administration blow to decades of reconciliation efforts.
Pope Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?
Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.
Vance’s Visit to India Sparks Hopes for Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Pause
Those tariff clouds? Indians wish them away as they welcome Vice President JD Vance for a four-day visit.
China Warns Countries Not to Team Up Against It to Gain Trump Tariff Reprieve
Curbing trade with China to curry favor with the United States would be “selfish and shortsighted,” the government said, promising to retaliate.