Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Russian cybercriminal swapped for Marc Fogel?

Trump has call with Putin, kick-starting bid to end Russia’s war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump spoke by phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin, breaking a years-long silence between the Oval Office and the Kremlin....

Israel likely to strike Iran in coming months, warns U.S. intelligence

A strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would present an early test for President Trump, who campaigned on restoring peace while touting his support for Israel....

Gazans fear return to war amid standoff between Israel and Hamas

Israel’s defense minister threatened to open “the gates of hell” in Gaza if Hamas does not release Israeli hostages as planned on Saturday....

Key moments in Trump and Putin’s unpredictable relationship

Trump and Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday, a 90-minute conversation that began a new chapter in their storied history....

Hegseth calls Ukraine’s peace goals ‘unrealistic’ in meeting with allies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said any deal must come with international oversight between Russian and Ukrainian forces, and no NATO membership for Ukraine....

Ukraine war raised flight emissions by 1% as planes rerouted, study says

Some 1,100 flights were rerouted daily in 2023 to avoid Russian and Ukrainian airspace, a study found, releasing an estimated 8.2 million more metric tons of carbon....

Thanking Putin, Trump links American’s release to ending Ukraine war

President Donald Trump said his exchange with Russia for the imprisoned teacher Marc Fogel was “very fair,” but he declined to disclose its terms....

Russians evacuated to Ukraine after Kursk shelter bombed

The bombing of a shelter in Sudzha sent Russian civilians, trapped in the line of fire, over the border to seek medical help in Ukraine....

Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia after independence struggle, dies at 95

Before independence in 1990, Mr. Nujoma directed a Cold War-era insurgency against South African control of the mineral-rich former German colony....

More than 170 World War II-era bombs found under U.K. playground

The unexploded ordnance, discovered during a site renovation, were described as “practice bombs” that still carry a charge and must be removed by professionals....

Power cuts in Ukraine as Russia pounds natural gas sector in major strike

The bombardment took place as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is heading to the Munich Security Conference, where he is expected to meet with top U.S. officials....

Tesla opens Megapack battery factory in China amid nascent trade war

The opening of the $200 million Megapack battery plant in Shanghai highlights Elon Musk’s unusual position as Tesla CEO and Trump administration adviser....

Chinese tariffs take effect, ratcheting up nascent trade war with U.S.

Chinese tariffs on U.S. products including LNG, coal and agricultural equipment were imposed Monday, in response to Trump’s 10 percent blanket levy....

Ukrainians are vanishing into Russia. These people track them down.

Thousands of Ukrainians have disappeared into prisons in Russia, and a network of Russians and Ukrainians are working together to find them....

Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs

Trump’s meeting with Japan’s prime minister ended with a tariff warning, but praise from the Japanese side eased tensions....

Kash Patel was paid by Russian filmmaker with Kremlin ties, documents show

Patel, Trump’s nominee to be FBI director, was paid $25,000 last year by a film company that has promoted anti-Western views advanced by the Kremlin, documents show....

What is the International Criminal Court, on which Trump placed sanctions?

Trump has ordered sanctions on the ICC, which wields power to prosecute individuals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and war crimes....

Independent media in Russia, Ukraine lose their funding with USAID freeze

Independent media in Russia and Ukraine have been critical of their governments and provide alternative reporting, but much of it relied on U.S. grants....

As Ukraine struggles to field soldiers, recruitment centers are attacked

Kyiv insists the attacks are orchestrated by Russia, but there is rising reluctance in the country to join the fight as the war drags on....

Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says

In an interview, Murhaf Abu Qasra, a onetime leader in Syria’s insurgency, discussed moves by authorities in Damascus to build new alliances....

At least 47,552 people have been killed and 111,629 wounded during the war in Gaza, according...

For Trump, Gaza becomes latest target of U.S. manifest destiny

President Donald Trump’s plans for a U.S.-led occupation and redevelopment of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip would be costly, deadly and politically explosive....

Ukraine welcomes Trump offer to trade its minerals for military support

Ukraine previously offered access to its rare earth minerals in hopes of keeping the Trump administration engaged in its fight with Russia....

What is a trade war, and is the U.S. in one after Trump’s tariffs?

What to know as President Donald Trump threatens to impose steep new tariffs, prompting concessions and countermeasures....

Trump tariffs rattle markets; Dow slides 600 points

Investors braced for a trade war after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China and pledged tariffs on the European Union....

Moscow blast kills wanted Ukrainian in apparent assassination

Since the start of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine has been accused of orchestrating a series of lethal operations on Russian territory....

Trump launches a baffling trade war against Canada and Mexico

Trump knows the United States has more leverage over its neighbors than they do over his country. But exploiting that position of strength could cause a historic rupture....

In Kursk, Ukrainians try to sway Russian minds. And film it.

Videos from the Ukrainian unit tasked with interacting with the Russians in Kursk give a unique window into the 6-month-old occupation....

Rubio embarks on mission impossible: Retake the Panama Canal

President Trump’s secretary of state arrived in Panama City on Saturday with a brazen mandate from his boss and a wary host....

Ukraine’s defense sector in disarray at crucial moment in the war

A dispute between top defense officials comes amid worries over continued U.S. military support for Ukraine and reawakens worries over corruption....