The Vatican conclave will continue on Thursday with as many as four more rounds of voting. A two-thirds majority of the 133 cardinals is required […]
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India and Pakistan May Have an Off-Ramp After Their Clash. Will They Take It?
The question now, analysts say, is whether the two sides will claim victory as Pakistan asserts that it downed Indian jets and gauges the toll […]
How the Divide Over Francis’ Legacy Is Shaping the Contest for Pope
As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a […]
India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales
Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.
Carney Tells Trump Canada ‘Is Not for Sale’ During White House Visit
The Canadian prime minister met with President Trump days after being elected on an anti-Trump platform as relations between the two allies are at a […]
Friedrich Merz Becomes German Chancellor After Winning Second Vote
Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time […]
India Orders Civil Defense Drills as Potential Clash With Pakistan Looms
With preparations not seen in decades, the home ministry ordered officials to test air raid sirens and teach civilians to navigate blackouts and carry out […]
With Acts of Subversion, Some Russians Fight Propaganda in Schools
Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, antiwar parents and some teachers say they are going to great lengths to shield children from state-mandated patriotic […]
Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says
The volley came just days before a planned parade in the capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in […]
Netanyahu Warns of ‘Intensive’ Escalation From Israel in Gaza Campaign
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a new plan calls for a “forceful entry” into the territory and would involve Palestinians relocating to the south.