Iran says it will halt attacks on Israel after waves of strikes
President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.
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Israelis push Netanyahu to resist U.S. pressure and keep fighting in Lebanon
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite “co…
Israelis push Netanyahu to keep fighting in Lebanon, signalling long occupation
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite “co…
Airstrikes intensify as Israel-Iran clashes leave ceasefire on brink
Waves of missile attacks by Israel and Iran marked the worst fighting in months and threatened a resumption of all-out war. The escalation came after Israel ap…
Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
The exchange, after Tehran’s first such strike on Israel in two months, threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal aimed at ending the war.
With Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might be the pope
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet
Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.
An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.
A Washington Post reconstruction of Amal Khalil’s final hours found that rescuers were denied access to her during a crucial period when she was still alive.
Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and feels Russia’s ire
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from Pre…
Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and draws Russia’s fury
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from Pre…
Iran launched missiles and drones toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says
U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the strait and neighboring countries.
Fourth time could be the charm for Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most polarizing politician
The daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, running again for the presidency, is herself deeply unpopular. So is her opponent.
Brazil, 24 years from a World Cup title, looks to a foreigner to rediscover its soul
The Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, is the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation.
Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church
On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asy…
Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and e…
Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal as a ‘farce’
“We have given no commitment to anyone,” the Iranian-backed militant group's leader said after Israel and Lebanon announced a new U.S.-mediated agreement.
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs a…
Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs a…
Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpecte…
Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire deal without Hezbollah, a main combatant
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on …
Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire that doesn’t include key party: Hezbollah
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on …
U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to cl…
Iranian attack leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait
With peace talks stalled, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in one of the most intense bouts since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries …
Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum
Plumes of thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin's hometown, as the Kremlin welcomed international guests for an event often desc…
Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport after U.S. forces targeted an Iranian military station on an island in the Strait of…
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