Live Updates: U.S. Closes 2 Gulf Embassies as Iran Steps Up Retaliation
The State Department urged Americans to immediately leave 14 countries, and closed U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after they were…
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U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China
Beijing has condemned the U.S.-backed strikes on Iran, a close partner. Yet with trade talks looming, it is unlikely to risk a rupture with …
As Europe Seeks Voice in Iran War, German Leader Will Meet Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington, long planned, is now likely to be dominated by discussions of the attack, which Europeans…
The Deadly Cost of the Nigerian Military’s Inaction
The country has one of the most feared armed forces in Africa, yet within its own borders, it has repeatedly failed to stop abductions and a…
A Junta Chief Eyes the Title of President
The military ruler of Myanmar, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, is expected to seek a civilian post to add a veneer of legitimacy after sham ele…
‘Pray We Make It Through the Night’: Iran’s Capital Under Siege
Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under b…
Under Pressure from Trump, Cuban Leader Calls for ‘Urgent’ Economic Change
President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the private sector needed more autonomy, as the island confronts a U.S. oil blockade that has deepened a h…
U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says
Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Rwanda, Saying It Sabotaged Trump Peace Deal
Rwanda’s government responded by claiming the sanctions unjustly targeted only one party to the conflict and misrepresented the facts.
Trump Signals U.S. Is Prepared for Long War Against Iran
President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Isr…
Rubio Warns ‘Hardest Hits’ on Iran Lie Ahead and Offers Conflicting Rationales
The secretary of state signaled that an escalation in Iran was likely and said the attacks underway were both pre-emptive and defensive, des…