Sri Lanka Uses U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire to Repatriate Iranian Sailors
Sri Lanka had been refusing to send back the Iranian Navy personnel, including survivors from a warship that the United States torpedoed, du…
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What LIV Golf’s Demise Means for Saudi Influence
The upstart golf circuit couldn’t conquer the sport, despite big spending by Saudi Arabia. Its end signals limits to how much the country …
‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion,’ Pope Says Amid Standoff With Trump
For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he rei…
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South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on g…
Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again
After talks in Islamabad last weekend led to a two-week cease-fire, Pakistan is offering to host another round in an attempt to sustain ongo…
What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy
Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concession…
Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record
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The Slow-Motion Battle for Hormuz
Iran’s stranglehold over the waterway completely reshaped shipping during the war. The U.S. naval blockade is an attempt to stop that.
Israeli and Lebanese Leaders Will Speak Thursday, Trump Says
Neither side confirmed a meeting. Israeli and Lebanese officials have said a cease-fire in the war against Hezbollah is under consideration.
Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan’s Shuttle Diplomacy Unfolds in Tehran
The status of U.S.-Iran peace talks was not clear early Thursday, a day after a Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital. Preside…
Xi Courts Vietnam With His Authoritarian Vision of Security
China used a visit by the Vietnamese leader to show a deepening of security ties that analysts say far outpaces U.S. defense ties in the reg…