Australia, After a Mass Shooting During Hanukkah, Looks for a Path Forward
The Bondi Beach massacre has people fearing more anti-Jewish violence — and an Islamophobic backlash. But there are reasons to think stability will prevail.
United States Politics and Government
Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.
Ukraine and Allies Agree on Security Guarantee for Peace Proposal
Crucial details on the future security of Ukraine remain unsettled as negotiators seek a deal that Russia will approve.
Zelensky Offers Compromise for New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
For Rubio the Cuba Hawk, the Road to Havana Runs Through Venezuela
President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser has long sought to cripple or topple Cuba’s government, which has close security and economic ties to Venezuela.
How Ukraine Has Responded to Trump’s Peace Plan and Russia’s Demands for Territory
A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace, although Russia is unlikely to accept it.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sector
The United States is escalating its pressure campaign on Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, after seizing an oil tanker off the coast.
U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say
American officials joined Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran in objecting to language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics in a report that was three years in the making.
Ford’s Car of the Future, Hatched in a Skunk Works Near Los Angeles
Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?