Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the […]
Month: June 2025
Germany Wants Recruits. But ‘No One Wants Their Children in the Army.’
Given the country’s past, cultural resistance to becoming a soldier is high. Can leaders change minds to meet a changing world?
A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Worries Europe’s Museums
The damage to a centuries-old painting in the Italian museum was just one of many tourist incidents raising ire on the continent.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might […]
NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump
President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase […]
Rubio Fleshes Out Trump’s Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes had destroyed a facility that is key to producing a nuclear weapon. He railed against a less […]
Live Updates: Trump Contradicts Findings of U.S. Report on Iran’s Nuclear Program
As the cease-fire between Israel and Iran entered a second day, President Trump pushed back on a preliminary, classified U.S. intelligence report that suggested American […]
Kenyans Return to the Streets a Year After Deadly Tax Protests
The police fired tear gas at demonstrators who were expressing anger at the government over growing economic hardship and a lack of accountability for killings […]
With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires
The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez has divided a city that centuries ago set the standard for opulence.
7 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says
The Israeli military said the soldiers were killed in the southern city of Khan Younis, and that they were part of a team finding and […]