How Europe is preparing for a possible second Trump presidency

02/11/2024 14:00 Washington Post

European officials are strategizing on how to avoid a trade war, how to “Trump-proof” security arrangements and how to deal with Donald Trump diplomatically.

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A surprising turn in Syria's civil war

In the past week, the civil war in Syria reignited. Islamist rebels seized control of Aleppo, triggering a new phase in a years-long civil war. The Post’s Middle East bureau chief, Kareem Fahim, talks with host Elahe Izadi about why this moment matters....

04/12/2024 22:54 Washington Post

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The president of South Korea’s declaration of martial law caught Washington by surprise....

04/12/2024 14:54 Washington Post

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04/12/2024 14:15 Washington Post

NATO chief urged Trump to see Ukraine aid as ‘a good deal’ for U.S.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says he told Donald Trump that Russia, China, Iran and North Korea all also have a stake in the Ukraine war’s outcome....

03/12/2024 20:48 Washington Post

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The decorative Gryffindor swords, sold by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, fell foul of Japan’s weapons laws, which are among the strictest in the world....

03/12/2024 15:10 Washington Post

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Revenge, fire and destruction: A year of Israeli soldiers’ videos from Gaza

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03/12/2024 11:00 Washington Post

In a ruined Hezbollah stronghold, supporters question the costs of war

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Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid

Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere....

02/12/2024 23:32 Washington Post

Israeli military strikes Lebanese targets after Hezbollah fires on Israel

The rebel offensive in Syria started after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire in Lebanon, where conflict has weakened key backers of Syria’s government....

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Syrian rebels wrest control of most of Aleppo; U.S. and allies ‘urge de-escalation’ in joint statement

The offensive, led by rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, shifts the front lines of Syria’s civil war. Government forces appeared to withdraw from some areas....

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In Syria, a sudden reminder of a war that never ended

The dramatic unraveling of the past days might show how hollow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s supremacy was....

01/12/2024 21:46 Washington Post

Syrian rebels regrouped, seized on weakness of government’s key allies

The rebels have made stunning gains against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, with Russia, Iran and Hezbollah distracted by other conflicts....

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Inside the effort to market Russia and Putin to Africans

The Africa Initiative is part of an opaque network of groups that Western officials and analysts say the Kremlin uses to spread Russian influence in Africa....

01/12/2024 07:00 Washington Post

A changed Georgia is no longer a haven for Russia’s political exiles

Russian political exiles once felt safe in Georgia, but the country has been cracking down on its own civil society and expelling anti-Kremlin dissidents....

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What Putin’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile means for NATO security

The Russian leader’s use of the missile against Ukraine sends a powerful signal about his intention to weaken NATO and bend Europe’s security architecture to Russia’s will....

30/11/2024 06:00 Washington Post

Syrian rebels breach Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, in startling advance

The lightning assault on Aleppo by the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham abruptly redrew the front lines of Syria’s civil war....

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Russia rains missiles on Ukraine after Trump names new envoy to conflict

There was a cautious note of optimism among some Ukrainians for retired Gen. Keith Kellogg’s past supportive remarks for Ukraine to defend itself....

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Israeli strikes test cease-fire; IDF warns displaced Lebanese not to return

Israeli tank and artillery fire struck several villages, Lebanon’s state media reported, as the Israeli military warned civilians not to return to the area....

28/11/2024 18:21 Washington Post

The Russian guide to Trump’s Cabinet picks

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28/11/2024 13:50 Washington Post

War’s ebb in Lebanon leaves devastation and uncertain future

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed on a cease-fire, but the nation is reeling from the losses of a year of war and scrabbling to fill a vacuum of authority....

27/11/2024 17:59 Washington Post

ICC prosecutor’s office seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta leader

The International Criminal Court said there are grounds to believe Min Aung Hlaing was responsible for crimes against humanity in a 2017 crackdown on Rohingya....

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Live updates: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire begins, halting war in Lebanon

The cease-fire deal is set to stop fighting for two months between Israel and Hezbollah. Regional neighbors hope it will lead to a wider de-escalation....

27/11/2024 12:29 Washington Post

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal begins in Lebanon: What to know

The agreement halts fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for 60 days, as negotiators aim to stop Lebanon’s deadliest war in decades....

27/11/2024 08:31 Washington Post

Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal begins

The deal to halt Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, a victory for negotiators after weeks of intense talks, went into effect Wednesday morning....

27/11/2024 04:53 Washington Post

Ukraine prepares to sell Trump on why U.S. should maintain support

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