Trump Frames Iran War as All but Over in Optimistic Social Media Flurry
Iranian officials did not confirm most of Mr. Trump’s claims and disputed several of them.
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Amid Conflicting Messages, Optimism for Peace Deal Emerges
On a day when both Iran and the United States declared the Strait of Hormuz opened, hopes for an agreement rose. But statements from Preside…
An Explosion Rattles a Toronto Neighborhood. Was a Drake Video to Blame?
A blast on Thursday night turned out to be for a film shoot, but it unnerved residents who had lived through a propane plant explosion in 20…
The Long, Slow Race to Save Timmy, Germany’s Favorite Whale
A month of efforts to help a stranded humpback escape the Baltic Sea have culminated in a tourist and media spectacle, with no guarantee of …
Seeking 1 Trillion Dollars, Carney Invites Investors Summit to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney has set up a meeting and a new office to speed project approvals and make Canada more attractive to investors.
Starmer’s Credibility Just Took Another Body Blow Over the Mandelson Scandal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have been kept in the dark repeatedly over Peter Mandelson, the Jeffrey Epstein associate — fueling…
Lutnick Blasts Canada Ahead of Trade Talks
Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s commerce secretary, derided Canada’s trade strategy and said a North American deal needed to be rework…
Europe Wants to Help Restore Shipping in the Strait. It Just Isn’t Sure How.
Amid conflicting reports about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders gathered on Friday to coordinate a plan to guard it.
Why Lebanon Has Long Struggled to Contain Hezbollah
Lebanon’s government has been caught between Western demands to disarm the Shiite Muslim militant group and fears of inflaming sectarian t…