For Russia, the U.S. peace deal could be a way of weakening Ukraine

Russia bombards Kyiv, provoking rare rebuke from Trump as peace talks stall

The massive attack on Kyiv and other cities in the early morning came after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Ukraine’s leadership....

As Trump softens his tone on the trade war, China refuses to budge

Beijing continues to be willing to endure economic hardship to put pressure on the U.S., even as the Trump administration hints at a more conciliatory approach....

Ukraine defiant on U.S. pressure as Trump accuses Zelensky of ‘boasting’

Ukraine is insisting on a full ceasefire in order to negotiate with Russia, as U.S. officials — hoping for a quick solution — backed out of London talks....

Trump administration unwinds efforts to investigate Russian war crimes

The Trump administration has backed away from several initiatives intended to hold Moscow accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, including an intelligence coordinator office....

U.S. proposes recognizing Crimea as Russian ahead of new round of talks

Ukraine and its European allies will be meeting with top U.S. officials in London on Wednesday to discuss the proposals, which may not sit well with Kyiv....

Rubio unveils sweeping reorganization of State Department

The Trump administration’s proposed shake-up of the State Department targets human rights programs and others focused on war crimes and democracy....

White House ousts top official in U.S.-Mexico water wars

Maria-Elena Giner was asked to resign as Trump officials criticize the Biden administration’s handling of sewage flowing from Tijuana into San Diego....

Ukraine, Russia trade claims of breaking Easter truce before London talks

U.S. officials will meet in London this week with European and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss the latest American proposals to end the conflict....

Israel’s anti-war protests avoid Gaza. These women are changing that.

Their movement is small, but the women say anger in Israel after the ceasefire ended has given them space to talk about the war’s toll on Gaza’s children....

Francis pushed for peace in Ukraine but also stoked anger

Beijing warns countries against U.S. trade deals at China’s expense

Beijing said deals to restrict trade with China in exchange for U.S. tariff relief are “bargaining with a tiger for its skin” — seeking the impossible from the unreliable....

Putin declares Easter truce, quickly breaks it, Ukraine says

Putin declared a unilateral truce to begin at 6 p.m. Moscow time. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said “Russian artillery fire has not subsided.”...

Battle lines of U.S.-China trade war sharpen in Southeast Asia

As China and the United States prepare for a potentially long and painful trade war, Southeast Asia faces opportunities and challenges....

Ukraine ramps up artillery production amid fears of falling U.S. support

Manufacturing its own artillery will allow Ukraine to rely less on Western countries for support and address a critical frontline shortage....

Trump ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if no progress, Rubio says

Rubio’s remarks appear to reflect the president’s frustration with the difficulty of achieving peace in Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion....

China’s restrictions on rare earths could hurt U.S. health care

As the trade war worsens, Beijing has banned the export of critical minerals used in the defense industry — but also for some cancer treatments and MRI exams....

Trump’s trade war leaves China’s neighbors walking a fine line

Japan and South Korea have rebuffed Beijing’s suggestion that they form a united front against Trump as the U.S. allies try to negotiate lower tariffs....

Macron pushes new format for Ukraine talks after meeting with Rubio

European officials appear to be making a concerted effort to intercede in the U.S.-led peace negotiations amid President Trump’s bid for reproachment with Moscow....

China's plan to win Trump's trade war

The world’s two largest powers are closer than ever to a full economic break. Why neither the United States nor China want to blink, and what it will take for China to survive the trade war....

Americans are now split on whether Russia is an ‘enemy,’ poll finds

As President Donald Trump presses for a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, attitudes among Americans, especially Republicans, are shifting....

Amid Trump’s trade war, China launches a PR blitz (and it might win)

China has long tried to present itself as the world’s true champion of globalization, with little success. Now Beijing has a new opening to push its message....

Trump’s D.C. U.S. attorney pick appeared on Russian state media over 150 times

Trump nominee Ed Martin’s 100-plus appearances on Russian state-directed media RT and Sputnik from 2016 to 2024 alarm some former national security officials....

Russian missiles hit Sumy civilians as military held ceremony, soldier says

A military awards ceremony was being held underground near where Russian missiles struck. The soldiers were unharmed; dozens of civilians outside were killed....

Maldives bans Israeli travelers over ‘continuing atrocities’ in Gaza

The Maldives appears to be the first to adopt such a measure in response to the ongoing war in Gaza....

After Trump tariffs, Hong Kong suspends packages to U.S.

The move comes amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war, in which the city is swept up....

Russia set to end energy ceasefire with Ukraine, even as fighting rages

The 30-day ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration was meant to lead to a wider cessation of hostilities. It did not....

China tries to stoke domestic demand as tariffs hit. It won’t be easy.

A surge in exports before U.S. tariffs kicked in helped China’s economy grow at the start of the year — but a slowdown is expected as the trade war takes hold....

Hamas seeks to silence Gazans who criticize it over war with Israel

Protests last month were a bold challenge to Hamas but have now largely petered out....

In latest salvo against tariffs, China assails ‘peasants in the U.S.’

As the global trade war worsens, Beijing is shifting gears — from attempting to communicate with the White House to hitting back frequently and forcefully....

Thousands of Israeli reservists condemn leadership for return to war 

Air force pilots were the first to express their discontent last week. Paratroopers, tank corps reservists, physicians and former Mossad members have followed....