Iranians Feel the Pain as Their Economy Descends Into a Death Spiral
War has imposed a heavy cost on Iran’s economy: more than a million people out of work, soaring…
What Is Happening in Iran? Five Things to Know About the War
U.S. and Israeli forces launched an extensive military operation against Iran last month, carrying out strikes from the…
Pentagon Deploys New Kamikaze Drone Copied From Iranian Design
The Pentagon is deploying to the Middle East a new kamikaze drone copied from a widely used Iranian…
Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Is Squeezed by China’s Firm Hand
The fire in a Hong Kong high-rise last week was followed by an outpouring of support for victims…
After ‘Productive’ Meeting With Ukrainian Negotiators in Florida, U.S. Officials Head to Russia
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla.—U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators said Sunday’s meeting on ending the war with Russia—which included talks on…
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
Three powerful businessmen—two Americans and a Russian—hunched over a laptop in Miami Beach last month, ostensibly to draw…
Pope Leo Heads to Turkey and Lebanon for His First Foreign Trip
ISTANBUL—After a low-profile start to his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV is stepping into the limelight. The first American…
China’s Xi Calls Trump in Unusual Move to Discuss Taiwan, Ukraine
In an unusual diplomatic move, Chinese leader Xi Jinping initiated a phone call with President Trump on Monday…
How the U.S. Drafted a Russia-Friendly Peace Plan for Ukraine
WASHINGTON—It started with an October order from President Trump to his national security team: Come up with a…
He Was Rebuilding Hezbollah—Until an Israeli Missile Found Him in Beirut
Israel had spent a decade trying to kill Haytham Ali Tabatabai when it found the top Hezbollah military…
Leaked U.S. Plan Reveals Trump’s Terms for Ending Ukraine War
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration’s peace plan for Ukraine demands sweeping territorial and security concessions from Kyiv while offering Moscow…
Inside the Ukrainian Corruption Probe Edging Closer to Zelensky
KYIV, Ukraine—It was just past 2 a.m. when Tymur Mindich crossed the border into Poland last week—a few…