An Autocrat Jailed Her, but She Wants the World to Talk to Him
Maria Kalesnikava is campaigning for the West to engage with the regime in Belarus that imprisoned her for more than five years.
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A Diary of War From an Unlikely Author: the Son of Iran’s President
In an online journal, Yousef Pezeshkian offers readers a mix of personal anecdotes and glimpses behind the scenes as Iranian leaders are pic…
Brazil Hesitates as U.S. Pushes Rare Earths Partnership
Seeking to reduce its reliance on China, the United States is pushing for a critical minerals deal with Brazil. The South American country i…
On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient t…
Trumps, on a Deal-Making Spree, Turn Next to Transylvania
The president’s company is eyeing a site for a golf course and luxury apartments. Will a huge landfill and a troubled project history stan…
Trumps, on a Deal-Making Spree, Turn Next to Transylvania
The president’s company is eyeing a site for a golf course and luxury apartments. Will a huge landfill and a troubled project history stan…
How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China
Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo an…
In Japan, Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke Elicits Scorn and Dismay
Some people criticized President Trump’s decision to invoke a painful chapter of history. Others worried it might harm U.S.-Japan relation…
Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath
During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East wi…
Reeling From the Iran War’s Oil Shock and ‘Running Out of Ideas’
Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil …
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Ira…