Why Saudi Arabia Supports Trump’s Nuclear Talks With Its Rival, Iran
The agreements are shaping up to be very similar. But Gulf support for a nuclear deal shows how much the region has changed.
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Trump Draft Order Would Drastically Overhaul U.S. State Department
The draft executive order would eliminate Africa operations and shut down bureaus working on democracy, human rights and refugee issues.
Putin Declares Easter Truce, Drawing Skeptical Ukrainian Response
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said that he had ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” from Saturday evening through Sunday. Ukraine’s leader said Putin was trying to “play with people’s lives.”
Despite His Shaky French, Canada’s Prime Minister Is a Hit in Quebec
Voters are overlooking Mark Carney’s linguistic gaffes and lack of knowledge about the French-speaking province, viewing him as the most capable candidate to deal with President Trump.
In Iran Talks, Trump Is Edging Toward Reviving an Old Deal
The two sides set an agenda for additional negotiations in the coming days, which could include technical details on uranium enrichment.
U.S. Adds Fees for Chinese Ships in Effort to Boost Shipbuilding
The new fees are aimed at countering China’s dominance of the shipbuilding industry, but critics say they will simply raise prices for American consumers.
Inside El Salvador’s CECOT Prison, Where Abrego Garcia Was Held
A U.S. senator was allowed to meet with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, but he was denied access to where Mr. Abrego Garcia had been held. What is that prison like?
Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach
President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.
G.O.P. Lawmakers in Syria Say They See Opportunity to Help Rebuild the Nation
Two Republican congressmen were expected to meet the country’s new leaders and to visit areas destroyed during the long civil war.
Rubio Says Trump to ‘Move On’ From Ukraine Peace Talks if No Progress Soon
“If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed meetings in Paris.