Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles
President Trump backed off selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened since the summer.
The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italy
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.
Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraine
President Trump is energized after the Mideast deal between Israel and Hamas. But President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is seeking more weapons to force Russia to negotiate.
How Assad’s Top Henchmen Fled Syria and Justice
As Syria’s regime collapsed, the world’s eyes were on Bashar al-Assad’s getaway flight. Behind him, officials key to his brutal rule made a mass exodus, virtually undetected.
Spies, Burgers and Bombs: After a New War, Old Wounds Resurface in Tehran
A deep sense of unease has gripped Iran since American and Israeli airstrikes in June, but on a recent visit to the capital, we found that many Iranians seemed to…
Now Comes the Hard Part for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan
Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.
As U.S. Warships Patrol Caribbean, Drug Smugglers Shift Tactics
With the United States surging its military presence in the region and bombing boats, countries in the Caribbean are seeing more flights carrying illegal drugs.
Live Updates: Trump Addresses Israeli Parliament as Hostages and Some Palestinian Prisoners Are Freed
President Trump arrived in Israel as Hamas released the last 20 living hostages in Gaza. Israel began releasing about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as part of the cease-fire deal.
Israelis and Palestinians Await Hostage-Prisoner Swap With Relief and Elation
Under the first phase of the new cease-fire deal, all of the living hostages in Gaza are expected to be released in the next 24 hours in exchange for about…