Why America Is Its Own Biggest Geopolitical Risk
The political risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the greatest driver of risk in the world right now is President Trump.
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Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Ukraine
Missiles and drones struck the cities of Kyiv and Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. At least 10 people were killed.
The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes
When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish…
Ships and Shipping
Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.
International Relations
Trump Is Remaking the World Map. What Could Go Wrong?
A system of fuzzy borders, in which powerful states treat territory as negotiable and sovereignty as conditional, is not a viable alternative to the liberal world order.
Disease Rates
Uganda Closes Border With Congo as Ebola Fears Rise
Seven confirmed cases of the virus have already been reported in Kampala, the capital, but officials say the country has robust disease surveillance.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
What Iranian State Media Says Is in Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal With U.S.
The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”
International Relations
A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground
When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Deal or No Deal With Iran
A deal to end the current blockade is merely an enticement for the next blockade and the one after that.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Trump’s Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.
Artificial Intelligence
Yuval Noah Harari on the Mistake Strongmen Keep Making
The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Russians Are Thriving on This Thai Island, but the Scene Feels Fleeting
Thousands who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have built an enclave in Phuket. An air of impermanence hangs over their community.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders are playing up the positives, saying the war proved that an underdog could take on the world’s superpower. But Tehran faces big challenges after a devastating conflict.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
United States International Relations
Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders are playing up the positives — an underdog proved capable of taking on two nuclear armed powers.
International Relations
Fate of War in Lebanon Rests With Outside Powers
A day after President Trump announced an emerging initial peace deal with Iran, Lebanese people wondered what it meant for the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Israeli Leaders Say Little About Trump’s Potential Iran Deal
Analysts said the silence reflected Israeli worries that an agreement will not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.
Artificial Intelligence
UK Institute Is Hunting for Dangers Lurking in AI
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Kyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.
International Relations
Trump-Xi summit reopens the question of when Milei will visit China
The meeting has implications for countries like Argentina, who must balance their ties between Beijing and Washington La entrada Trump-Xi summit reopens the question of when Milei will visit China…
International Relations
Military agreement with US labels Argentine Sea as ‘global common good’
The countries signed a joint patrolling collaboration deal, which critics have warned allows unprecedented foreign military presence in the South Atlantic La entrada Military agreement with US labels Argentine Sea…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Germany Charges Two Men With Plotting to Kill Jewish Leaders on Iran’s Behalf
European authorities have grown concerned about a rise in Iranian intelligence activity in Europe in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
Cuba
In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.
Soccer
Soccer Game Between North and South Korean Teams Draws Strong Emotion On and Off the Pitch
While diplomatic relations between the two Koreas are near a historic low, a rare trip by athletes from the North triggered intense emotions in some older South Koreans.
International Relations
Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Serves Up Tea and Smiles to Putin
During a state visit, the Chinese and Russian leaders cast themselves as a stabilizing force in a world thrown into tumult by Washington.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.