After a “coalition of the willing” gathering in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron insisted that a “reassurance force” of European troops after the war ends was […]
Year: 2025
Rattled by Trump, America’s Allies Shift to Defense Mode
The new auto tariffs are straining relations with U.S. allies and deepening doubts about America’s reliability as a partner.
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks
For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.
South Sudan’s Vice President Machar Arrested, Party Says
The United Nations warned that the detention of Vice President Riek Machar threatens to push the world’s youngest country back into civil war.
South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations
The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.
Europe Talks Tough on Military Spending, but Unity Is Fracturing
European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the bulk of the U.S. contribution to Ukraine and to their […]
Sudan’s Military Drives Rival Fighters Out of Khartoum, a Major Shift in Civil War
In dramatic scenes that appear to mark a turning point in nearly two years of civil war, Sudan’s military is driving fighters of its rival, […]
How Russia’s Tactics Give Them an Advantage in U.S.-led Peace Talks
Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the advantage in talks with a deal-hungry United States, experts said.
Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup
Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 […]
Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins
The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home.