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Cuba
Cuba’s ambassador to the United Nations said in an interview that Havana wanted to talk but the Trump administration was creating pretexts for military action.
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
International Relations
During a state visit, the Chinese and Russian leaders cast themselves as a stabilizing force in a world thrown into tumult by Washington.
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
China
Beijing’s acknowledgment on Wednesday that tariffs were discussed in talks with President Trump signals it was prepared to push back if the U.S. revives duties.
May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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.
May 20, 2026
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US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.
May 19, 2026
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US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.
May 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Embargoes and Sanctions
The Trump administration, ratcheting up its effort to cripple the Cuban government, also imposed sanctions on three government agencies, including the police.
May 19, 2026
· 1 min read
International Relations
The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in…
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
United States Defense and Military Forces
U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.
May 18, 2026
· 1 min read
China
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump
May 17, 2026
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Embargoes and Sanctions
Here’s what to know about the biggest sources of tension in U.S.-China relations before the first summit in Beijing in nine years between the nations’ leaders.
May 15, 2026
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United States International Relations
Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.
May 14, 2026
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China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
May 14, 2026
· 1 min read
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
As the U.S. tries to rebuild its weapons stockpiles drained in the Iran war, it will need access to rare-earth minerals, an industry China dominates.
May 13, 2026
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US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
May 1, 2026
· 1 min read
