President Trump’s meeting with President Ahmed al-Shara capped a remarkable turnabout for the leader of the rebel uprising that ousted Bashar al-Assad. Mr. Trump has […]
Month: May 2025
Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences
Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, it would deprive the group of another top commander, but it […]
Court Sides With New York Times Over Access to E.U. Covid Vaccine Messages
The case revolved around whether texts between a top official and a drug company executive counted as a public record that might need to be […]
Russian Election Expert Grigory Melkonyants Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison, State Media Report
Grigory Melkonyants was convicted on charges of working with an “undesirable organization” in relation to his watchdog’s past affiliation with a European election monitoring group.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Hospital Director Says
Israel’s military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A military spokesman had warned of an impending attack in northern Gaza.
Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.
Beijing is trying to win over other countries with vows of economic cooperation. But it won’t back down from its territorial claims, experts predict.
Money Talks (and Listens) at Saudi Investment Forum Attended by Trump
The wealthy and the powerful gathered in Saudi Arabia with the goal of becoming even more so. “They’re going to walk away with a lot […]
Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Top Hamas Leader, Officials Say
Israeli officials said the military had launched an attack targeting Mohammad Sinwar, one of Hamas’s top remaining commanders in Gaza and the brother of a […]
In Private, Some Israeli Officers Admit That Gaza Is on the Brink of Starvation
Israel’s government has publicly dismissed warnings of extreme food shortages after it blocked aid deliveries, but an internal analysis concluded that a crisis looms if […]
Afrikaners Arrive in U.S. as Trump-Approved Refugees
The first group of Afrikaners have arrived in the United States, claiming they were victims of persecution or had reason to fear persecution in their […]