Delcy RodrĂguez Goes From Pariah to the U.S. Pick to Lead Venezuela
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President Trump has established a partnership with Maduroâs former vice president, who scraped her way to the top with a mix of guile and pragmatism.
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How Trump Went From âLocked and Loadedâ to Hitting Pause on Striking Iran
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Senior U.S. military officials were prepared for a strike on Wednesday, but the president was advised it could lead to prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on
Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.
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Opinion | The Case for Regime Change in Iran
The Islamic Republic is devoted to a policy of âdeath to America.â
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Opinion | How China Abuses Jimmy Lai
Heâs in prison isolation, and his family can visit for only 24 hours a year.
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U.S. Officials Concerned Syria, Backed by Turkey, Will Expand Operation Against Kurds
The Kurdish region remains a major obstacle to President Ahmed al-Sharaaâs consolidation of control over Syria.
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'They just shot a lady, point blank range': Emergency calls reveal moments after Renee Nicole Good shooting
Emergency calls have revealed the moments after mother-of-three Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
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China and Canada Edge Closer With Progress on Trade
Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs visit to Beijing yields agreement on a âstrategic partnership,â as China seeks to court countries grappling with volatile U.S. trade policies.
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'People power' opposition supporters shout as voting count in Uganda election turns violent
Heavily-armed military officers yell at us to kneel on the ground in front of the shuttered shop fronts facing Kibuye roundabout in central Kampala as the jolting sounds of gunfire and stun grenades ring out.
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Italy's Meloni posts anime selfie - as Japan PM serenades her for birthday
Giorgia Meloni might have a new best friend in world politics after Japan's prime minister laid on cake and gifts - and even sang happy birthday to the Italian leader.
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Opinion | The Making of a Chinese Military Superpower
The U.S.-China military balance has been trending in the wrong direction for a long time.
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CIA Director Traveled to Caracas to Meet Venezuelaâs Delcy RodrĂguez
It was the first known visit by a senior U.S. official to Venezuela since U.S. Special Forces captured NicolĂĄs Maduro.
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Son of Iranâs Last Shah Calls for Military Strikes
Reza Pahlavi sought to position himself as the leader of the countryâs fragmented opposition.
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Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-step plan to exert pressure on Tehran's regime
Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his 6-step plan to exert international pressure on the regime, describing it as being "close to collapse"
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Opinion | A Fractured Iran Might Not Be So Bad
Its borders are artificial, and a breakup would frustrate the interests of Russia, China and others.
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Venezuela's Machado is 'confident' Maduro's 'criminal' regime will end
Venezuela's opposition leader said she is "confident" Nicolas Maduro's "criminal" regime will be dismantled and free elections will be held.
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How Many People Were Killed in Iranâs Crackdown?
Death counts vary but even the lowest estimates suggest the episode is one of the deadliest of its kind anywhere in decades.
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Why Greenland Matters to U.S. Defense, in 7Â Maps
While many Americans and Europeans say the U.S. doesnât need to own Greenland to bolster security, the island does play a big role in naval and missile defense for North America and across the North Atlantic.
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Who is the 'well known' Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week?
In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a "well known Labour figure" will defect to his party next week.
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UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat
UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.
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What led to the downfall of West Midlands Police chief goes beyond football
What led to the downfall of the chief of West Midlands Police goes beyond a football match and the exclusion of a fan base.
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'Massacre' as Uganda election descends into deadly violence - as opposition leader is 'taken away'
At least seven people have been killed as Uganda's presidential election descended into violence, with the opposition party saying their leader had been forcibly taken away.
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Top Iran prayer leader who dubbed protesters 'Trump's soldiers' calls for executions amid ongoing unrest
Iranian cleric reportedly calls for death penalty against protesters as regime claims widespread damage to mosques and hospitals during nationwide unrest.
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Former Tory councillor jailed for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former Tory councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after being found guilty of stalking ex-cabinet minister Dame Penny Mordaunt.
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Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan â but Hamas disarmament remains the real test
Trump launches phase two of Gaza plan focusing on demilitarization Hamas and reconstruction, but experts warn disarming Hamas remains decisive challenge.
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Iran's ethnic minorities could hold key to regime's fate as protests continue
Iran's ethnic minorities, comprising nearly 50% of the population, could prove decisive in ongoing anti-regime protests as Kurdish groups lead resistance.
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Why the Government (Probably) Wonât Shut Down
Plus: Trump waffles on whether to strike Iran, Ugandans voted in the presidential elections, and Kyrsten Sinema was (allegedly) a very loving boss.
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Outrage over 'ridiculous' compensation for 'unethical research' victims, including boys infected with HIV and hepatitis
Proposed compensation for victims of "unethical testing" at a college, leaving them with HIV and hepatitis, has been branded "ridiculous" by a charity.
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With Military Action on Hold, the U.S. Puts New Sanctions on Iran
The economic penalties target the leaders of a bloody crackdown and companies that support Tehranâs illicit oil trade.
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Halliburton and Its Rivals Canât Wait to Get Back Into Venezuela
When it comes to stepping up Venezuelan oil production, investors bet that the early returns will go to oil-field services companies.
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Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban
Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.
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Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state
Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
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The Stain of American Timidity
Trump vowed to support Iranâs protesters. Failing to act now would be yet another blow to U.S. credibility.
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Trumpâs push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island
A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
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Ellis Islandâs Durable Hope Amid Troubled Waters
The national monument looms large against a background of anti-immigrant fervor.
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Exhaustion Is (Still) the Strategy
Why canât Donald Trump attract a competent entourage?
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Canadian Leader Spurned by Trump Finds a Warm Embrace in China
Beijing is hosting Mark Carney as it works to sustain its exports and woo U.S. allies frustrated with American protectionism.
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Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
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Chinese AI Developers Say They Canât Beat America Without Better Chips
Companies in China are jostling for access to Nvidiaâs latest Rubin lineup while better-funded U.S. competitors are first in line.
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Passengerâs Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.
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Latin America rebel groups urged to form 'super guerrilla' alliance against Trump
Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against U.S. intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture.
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Trump Accepts Machadoâs Nobel Peace Prize During White House Visit
Venezuelaâs opposition leader had hoped to shore up support the presidentâs support, but she left the meeting with little to show.
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Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government
Ukrainian authorities seized stacks of U.S. dollars during raids targeting former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who allegedly planned to bribe lawmakers
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âA Massacre Happenedâ: The 24 Hours That Bloodied Iran
Authorities shut down the internet on Jan. 8. Then the large-scale killings began.
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Trump Was Told Attack on Iran Wouldnât Guarantee Collapse of Regime
The president was advised that the U.S. military would need more firepower in Middle East to launch a large-strike attack.
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Opinion | David Webb, Transparency Advocate
His Webb-site published corporate and public records in Hong Kong.
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Opinion | Operation Total Nuuk Submission
Trump has already been offered free rein in Greenland. He should accept victory.
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Europe Deploys Troops to Greenland in Message to Trump
In a first for NATO, Americaâs closest allies are using their troops to thwart possible U.S. action.
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US sending military assets to Middle East as Trump weighs Iran strike, sources say
A U.S. military aircraft carrier is in motion toward the Middle East amid rising tensions against the Iranian regime, well-placed military sources have confirmed to Fox News.
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Taiwan Pledges $250 Billion in U.S. Spending in Exchange for Lower Tariffs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will add new factories to its cluster in Arizona as part of a $250 billion investment in the U.S.
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Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS
Syria conflict escalates as Turkey warns Damascus may use force against Kurdish SDF fighters after deadly clashes near Aleppo reportedly killed 23.
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Unpacking Our Global Energy Outlook
Key takeaways from new projections by the International Energy Agency.
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Dispatch Politics Roundup: Powellâs Preemptive Strike
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
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U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
The U.S. military is targeting the shadow fleet of vessels carrying sanctioned crude.
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Troops from Europe deploy to Greenland in rapid 2-day mission as Trump eyes US takeover
European countries are deploying military personnel to Greenland for a quick mission as the Trump administration is pushing to acquire the Danish territory.
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British American Tobacco to End South African Manufacturing
BAT South Africa said it would cease cigarette production in the country because of âthe devastating impact of the illicit cigarette tradeâ.
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Iran appears to reopen airspace after Trump says killing is 'stopping'
Iran appeared to reopen its airspace after a sudden overnight closure disrupted regional flights amid ongoing security warnings and mounting regional tensions.
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Maersk to Resume Sailing Through Red Sea
Maersk will resume sailing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal following improved stability in the area, but said it will continue to monitor the security situation closely.
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Will Trump Take Greenland?
Plus: The Gaza ceasefire enters Phase 2, the State Department has suspended processing visas from 75 countries, and renaming the DOD is expensive.
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Chinaâs Propaganda Playbook for Targeting Rivals
Chinaâs state propaganda machine has a toolbox for undermining leaders that includes fake opinion polls, âlawfareâ and general character assassination.
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Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports
Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.
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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority.
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The Two Faces of Venezuelaâs Regime Smile at the U.S. and Glower at Home
After the ouster of NicolĂĄs Maduro, the entrenched Venezuelan leadership has softened its tone toward Washingtonâwhile anti-American rhetoric endures.
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Venezuelaâs acting president touts ânew political moment,â hints at further release of political prisoners
Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still in custody.
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Welcome to Greenland, an Economy Reliant on Subsidies and Shrimp
Greenlanders get heavily subsidized by Denmark, and any future mining boom will be costly.
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Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel
Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings have stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.
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Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout
The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.
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Iran Signals Plans for Swift Trials and Executions of Protesters
The regimeâs top judicial official has called for quick action against protesters convicted of vandalism and other offenses.
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France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout
France condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests as Paris considers satellite communications support to help Iranians bypass internet blackout.
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G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands
Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400, according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.
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Russia losing 'massive' 25,000 troops monthly in Ukraine as war grinds on, NATO chief says
Russia's "massive" military losses in Ukraine are unsustainable, NATO's secretary general warned with the conflict about to enter its fourth year with no clear end in sight.
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European Defense Companies in Line to Benefit From Bulk of EUâs $105 Billion Ukraine Loan
Ukraine must buy weapons and military platforms from European manufacturers, unless they arenât able to supply what Kyiv needs.
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China Imports to Help Lower U.K. Inflation to Target, BOEâs Taylor Says
The annual rate of inflation is likely to fall to the Bank of Englandâs 2% target by the middle of this year, aided by cheap imports from China, the rate-setter said.
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Chinaâs Record Trade Surplus Defies Expectations for Tariff-Driven Slowdown
The 2025 record showed that the worldâs second-largest economy remained resilient despite facing steep Trump administration tariffs that slashed its exports to the U.S.
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