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In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming electi…

A New Security Order Is Taking Shape in Asia
Asian countries are starting to shoulder more of the burden of their own defense, and the region could be stronger and more stable for it.

Iran War Forces Energy Buyers to ‘Unshackle’ From Global Markets
Developing Asian nations, scarred by Middle East supply shocks, are working to scale back their reliance on imported fuels, including liquef…

At Least 2 Killed in Shooting at Food Festival in Seattle
At least five others were injured during the shooting near the city’s Space Needle, authorities said. The mayor said a suspect had been ta…

Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.

Secret Service Agent and 2 Others Charged in Near-Fatal Fraternity Hazing
A college fraternity member was paddled so severely during hazing rituals that he suffered kidney damage and nearly died.

Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.

Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address
The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to ar…

Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope
With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsur…

Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.
A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic…

A South African Identity Crisis
Anti-immigrant activism reveals the contradictions of a country that projects itself as a bastion of human rights.