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Trump’s Clashing Advisers Press Him to Make Iran War Decision
07 November 2026Vice President JD Vance and Gulf allies are advising Trump to end the war, but other advisers are making the case for renewed attacks. -
Pope Leo Visits a Latin America That’s Losing Its Religion
06 November 2026In the world’s Catholic stronghold, millions are abandoning churches for a world of personal faith, ancient rituals and supernatural beliefs. -
Israel’s Economy Defied Three Years of War. Now the Bill Is Coming Due.
06 November 2026The country’s next government will have to balance a swollen military budget with continued growth, as President Trump threatens to withdraw aid. -
What’s Next for Iran Peace Talks After the Midterms
06 November 2026Elections in the U.S. and Israel have scrambled the political calculus in both countries, as Qatar makes a fresh push to mediate. -
Taiwan Activates Market-Stabilization Measures to Stem AI Bleeding
06 November 2026Taiwanese authorities joined South Korea in moving to stem the bleeding in local equities caused by the global selloff in artificial intelligence-related stocks. -
Israel’s Most Important Alliance Is Confronting Its Biggest Test in Decades
06 November 2026Democratic wins and shifting signals from the White House point to change in Israel’s most crucial relationship. -
To Cross the Red Sea, Shippers Email Houthi Rebels. Read Their Inbox.
06 November 2026The Wall Street Journal reviewed the correspondence between shippers and the Yemeni militant group’s little-known clearance office. -
Gulf Airports Built to Connect the World Are Now in the Crosshairs
06 November 2026The region’s renowned aviation hubs are a few hours from much of the world’s population, but even closer to Iran’s missiles. -
Colombia Arrests Mexican Judge Tied to Drug Gang Led by Ex-Olympian
05 November 2026The U.S. wanted judge Luis Benítez on charges that he took a $2 million bribe to release a top Canadian drug boss. -
Paraguay’s President Resigns as Collapse of Bank With Close Ties to Him Sparks Crisis
05 November 2026Santiago Peña’s downfall rattled a fast-growing South American economy that has attracted investors and forged close ties with the U.S. -
Saudi Arabia Has No Easy Choices as It Weighs How to Combat Houthi Threat
05 November 2026The kingdom asked the Iran-backed militants what it would take to make peace. The response: $51 billion. -
China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech
05 November 2026Beijing is seeking to keep AI data and expertise developed at home from leaking abroad. -
The Hanoi Lake Where Kids Hustle American Tourists for English Lessons
05 November 2026Squads of children looking to become fluent hunt down foreigners to be their living, breathing Duolingo lessons. -
The Billions of Dollars in Orders Complicating an End to U.S. Aid to Israel
05 November 2026Outstanding orders add to existing aid commitments as Democratic gains signal greater scrutiny of military assistance to Israel. -
North Korea, on Busiest Missile-Testing Spree in Years, Rebuffs Trump Diplomacy
04 November 2026The regime launched a fresh salvo as it spurns U.S. diplomatic overtures with a growing list of demands. -
Once a Haven for Guerrillas, Venezuela Now Helps U.S. Attack Them
04 November 2026Venezuela’s government, which sheltered rebels for decades, cooperated in a recent deadly drone strike as Washington and Caracas forge closer military ties. -
Iran Turns to Guerrilla Tactics in Bid to Reassert Grip on Strait of Hormuz
04 November 2026Tehran is deploying everything from rocket-propelled grenades to limpet mines as it attempts to disrupt the restored flow of oil out of the Persian Gulf. -
Latest U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Yield Progress Toward Pact, Carney Says
03 November 2026Prime Minister Mark Carney said the U.S. is “asking less and offering more” in the latest round of negotiations, though major hurdles remain. -
Trump Says U.S. Plans to Cut Off Military Aid to Israel by End of Year
03 November 2026The U.S. and Israel have discussed phasing out grants, but the president’s comments suggest it could occur much faster than expected. -
Eager to Rebut Rogue-Nation Image, North Korea Denies Role in Binance Heist
03 November 2026In an unusual move for Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister issued a swift rebuttal of any role in the $6.3 billion hack.