Israel wants to squeeze Hamas into releasing the dozens of hostages still held in the enclave. But other objectives have since emerged.
Month: April 2025
Live Updates: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
Investors’ shock at the size of the levies sent markets in Asia sharply lower. Experts warned that the global economy could be upended.
Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar’s Military Leader
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who has long been treated like a pariah on the global stage, is visiting Bangkok barely a week after an […]
Hungary Says It Will Exit ICC as Netanyahu Visits
The announcement came hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel arrived in the country for a visit despite facing an international arrest warrant.
What is ‘Qatargate,’ the Latest Furor Embroiling Israel?
This week, the police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid claims that members of his team worked simultaneously for the state of Qatar. He is […]
Not Even a Royal Invite Spared the U.K. From Trump’s Tariffs
In spite of a prolonged charm offensive by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Trump said that Britain would be hit with the universal base rate […]
With Trump’s Tariffs, the Chasm Between Allies and the U.S. Widens
President Trump announced sweeping levies on countries across the world. Washington’s partners have been bracing for the fallout.
Netanyahu Arrives in Hungary, Finding a Rare Welcome in Europe
The visit comes as the Israeli prime minister faces an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court.
Hong Kong Surfers Turn ‘Nothing Into Something’
The scene in the Chinese territory is concentrated at a few beaches with inconsistent swell. One intrepid surfer says it’s all about “turning nothing into […]
The Country Was Fake. But Its Land Grab in Bolivia Was Real.
Emissaries of the “United States of Kailasa,” led by a fugitive holy man, were deported after negotiating 1,000-year deals with Indigenous groups.