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U.S. watches warily as key Asian ally descends into political chaos

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

Georgia protests gather momentum after pro-Russia party suspends E.U. bid

By suspending talks with the E.U., the party was decisively pivoting to Russia and away from its European aspirations — one of the few goals most Georgians agree on....

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....

Russia’s Embassy in South Korea told its citizens to remain calm, follow directions from local authorities...

Rebels and government battle in Syria; Lebanon ceasefire fraying

The ceasefire in Lebanon appears to be coming apart after Israel conducted strikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets. In Syria, Russia and Iran have pledged to back President Bashar al-Assad....

Replica Harry Potter swords recalled over Japan’s strict weapons laws

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....

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

The Post verified more than 120 photos and videos of the war in Gaza - providing an uncensored view of one of the most deadly and destructive wars in this century....

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....

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....

Syrian forces regroup with help from Iran, Russia after shock rebel advance

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

Displaced families are streaming back into Tyre, in southern Lebanon, to take stock of the destruction....

What led to Syria’s 13-year civil war, and why has fighting surged again?

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

The Russian guide to Trump’s Cabinet picks

Who’s good for Russia and who’s going to be a problem among Trump’s Cabinet choices, according to Russian commentators....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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....

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

Ukraine wants to convince Trump that it is not a charity case but a cost-effective and geostrategic opportunity that will enrich and secure the United States....

Live Briefing: Rights group says Israel used U.S. equipment in ‘apparent war crime’ in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch said Israel used a bomb equipped with a U.S.-produced Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance kit in an Oct. 25 strike that killed three journalists....

War fatigue deepens in Israel as deaths mount and fighting expands

A growing number of Israeli reservists are choosing not to report for duty, putting further strain on an overextended military amid an ever-widening war....