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Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.
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How Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fun…
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sale…
Britain Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”
Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump’s announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the…
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this w…
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked …
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Climbs Back Above $100 as U.S. Plans Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. It was unclear …
4 Takeaways From Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in…
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elec…
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