Russia declares ceasefire for World War II event; Trump says it’s not enough

North Korea hails the ‘heroic feats’ of its troops fighting for Russia

After Russia claimed to have retaken the Kursk region from Ukraine, North Korea acknowledged for the first time that it had sent soldiers to fight in Moscow’s war....

At least 40 killed, hundreds injured in massive Iranian port explosion

Officials declared a public health emergency and warned of the spread of toxic pollutants through the air. The cause of the explosion is not yet clear....

CIA official’s son killed fighting with Russian army in Ukraine

Michael Gloss, 21, the son of a senior CIA official and an Iraq War veteran, suffered from mental illness. He died in April 2024 in eastern Ukraine....

Trump, the self-professed dealmaker, presses difficult negotiations

President Donald Trump has set tight timelines for deals on Iran, Ukraine, Gaza and tariffs. But the rapid success he promised has been elusive....

Trump meets Zelensky, then threatens new sanctions against Russia

Zelensky used the funeral of Pope Francis to launch a diplomatic blitz to head off a U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow....

Europe backs Ukraine while still easing it toward the U.S. peace deal

With its strong public support of Ukraine, Europe seeks to give Zelensky some space in the face of U.S. demands while still urging compromises....

Top Russian general killed in Moscow as U.S. envoy talks with Putin

Russia’s Foreign Ministry called it a “terrorist attack,” and surveillance footage showed a car exploding as Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik was approaching it in a Moscow suburb....

On China and Russia, Trump’s tactics appear to fall flat

President Donald Trump overestimates U.S. influence in his clash with China and underestimates it in his dealings with Russia, analysts say....

Russian strike on Kyiv draws rare rebuke from Trump; 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....

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

Many of the elements of the U.S. proposal would be politically damaging to Zelensky, creating an opening Moscow could exploit, say analysts and officials....

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....