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Overwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend Themselves
26 September 2026Russia’s private industries are increasingly having to fend for themselves as Ukrainian strikes intensify. -
A U.S. Arm-Twisting Campaign Is Cutting Iran Off From the Rest of the World
26 September 2026A former Citi banker now with the Treasury Department made a secretive trip, warning countries to end flights and cut off banks. -
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
26 September 2026The president is skeptical that Tehran will meet his demands. -
Deep Divides and Missed Deals Cloud Trump-Xi Visit
25 September 2026After getting heckled outside by protesters, Xi slipped inside the White House for a state dinner where some 30 to 40 guests asked for photographs. -
China’s Panda Diplomacy Is Losing Its Clout With the U.S.
25 September 2026In a summit with few clear results, the loan is a reminder of an older era of Chinese diplomacy. -
U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
25 September 2026Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement. -
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy, Regional Tensions Remain in Focus
25 September 2026Oil prices declined Friday as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. -
In Iran, Talk of Whether to Build a Nuclear Bomb Bursts Into the Open
25 September 2026Iran’s top officials still say the country will forgo nuclear weapons, but they are warning that could change. -
I Joined Agents Hunting the Fast Boats Flooding Europe with Cocaine
25 September 2026Watch WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen embed with Spanish authorities tackling the new wave of cocaine trafficked into Europe. -
Why the Gulf Wants Trump to Hold the Line on Iran
25 September 2026A new push for talks is facing hurdles as U.S. allies seek to keep the pressure on Tehran. -
France to Deploy Forces to Protect Saudi Red Sea Oil Port
24 September 2026President Macron announced plans to send soldiers, radar and defense systems to protect the Yanbu oil pipeline and refinery. -
America Is Behind on Memory Chips—and Tariffs Threaten to Make Things Harder
24 September 2026The Trump administration wants to spur U.S. chip-making, but tariffs on foreign imports could raise costs for American companies. -
The Morning Risk Report: The Group Chat Where World Leaders Are Racing to Create AI Controls
24 September 2026$5 billion flurry of nearly identical Kalshi trades draws scrutiny, and more from Journal House U.N. General Assembly 2026. -
From ‘Dictator’ Deputy to Trump Ally, Venezuela’s Leader Takes World Stage
24 September 2026Interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s appearance at the U.N. forces foreign leaders to interact with an authoritarian loyalist backed by Washington. -
Some Ships Are Paying $5 Million to Transit the 50-Mile Panama Canal
23 September 2026High bids to use the waterway follow shipping disruptions from the Iran war and extreme weather. -
Canada’s Carney Open to U.S. Trade Deal but Won’t Give Up Right to Deepen EU Ties
23 September 2026In a WSJ interview, the Canadian Prime Minister said like-minded countries must work together to ensure sovereignty. -
Canada’s Population Growth Continues to Slow, Hits Estimated 41.8 Million
23 September 2026The country’s population rose by 0.5%, with numbers swelling at the lowest pace since World War II and by less than when border restrictions were in place to combat the spread of Covid-19. -
AI Cycle Set to Offset Energy Hit for Asia Economies
23 September 2026S&P raised its baseline projection for Asia’s 2026 gross domestic product growth to 4.6%, but noted that projections for strong growth this year and next don’t mask the challenges. -
Japan’s Leader Calls on U.N. to Drop ‘Enemy State’ Label
23 September 2026China has used language in the United Nations charter to attack Japan as part of a broad pressure campaign that Tokyo wants Washington to help bring to an end. -
EU, Philippines Reach Breakthrough in Free-Trade Talks
22 September 2026The agreement comes as persistent geopolitical shocks and tariffs underscore the need to look for new trade partners.