Monday, December 08, 2025 11:56 PM ET
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Trump's new national security strategy treats longtime allies as threats -- Donald Trump's new national security strategy turns history on its head, dismissing a Europe it says faces "civilizational erasure" and praising far-right parties that Moscow supports.7 hours ago
Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon to begin -- Israel and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference.1 day ago
To project power, and disarm Hezbollah, Lebanese state needs guns and butter -- The government in Beirut has committed itself to disarming Hezbollah and exercising a monopoly over the use of force in Lebanon. But political and economic reforms that curtail the power of corrupt, sectarian elites are no less vital to its success.1 day ago
Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid talks -- As U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators continue talks aimed at ending the war, Russia conducted a large drone and missile attack.2 days ago
Japan's new PM promised to 'work, work, work.' For some, that's now a red flag. -- An industrious leader is typically considered a positive. But in Japan – a country that has its own word for "death from overworking" – the new prime minister's habits are reigniting a debate: How much work is too much?3 days ago
Most Pakistanis can't afford a PlayStation. How did they get so good at Tekken? -- A retro video game has become an unlikely source of national pride in Pakistan, where a thriving arcade culture encourages collaboration – and produces some of the strongest Tekken players in the world as a result.4 days ago
Warily watching US-Russia talks, Ukrainians vow not to surrender -- As U.S. and Russian negotiators met, and European leaders scrambled to make a peace deal palatable to Kyiv, Ukrainians were wary bystanders to talks over their future. But their view is firm: Yes to compromise, No to capitulation.4 days ago
With shuttle diplomacy, Trump echoes Kissinger. Sort of. -- Donald Trump shares with Henry Kissinger a predilection for shuttle diplomacy to resolve crises. But he does not display Kissinger's patience.4 days ago
Old friends Putin and Modi meet to do a deal, as Trump leans on both -- It may look like business as usual when Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi meet in Delhi this week, but the Russian and Indian leaders are under pressure to show they won't be swayed by Donald Trump.5 days ago
This Senegalese town has Christians, Muslims, and 'only one God' -- In the tight-knit Senegalese town of Fadiouth, religious differences are not only tolerated, but embraced. Now, that unity is being tested.5 days ago
As Israel keeps striking, Lebanese grapple with a ceasefire that isn't -- A year after an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, the Lebanese people are still caught in the middle. The ceasefire requires Hezbollah to disarm and Israel to withdraw. Neither has happened, even as Beirut works to fulfill its part of the bargain.6 days ago
Why Trump pardons a Honduran drug trafficker, but threatens war elsewhere -- President Donald Trump has vowed to attack drug trafficking across Latin America. But in pardoning a convicted trafficker from Honduras, he has swayed politics and unsettled policy.6 days ago
Seeking minerals, Trump tries dealmaking and peacemaking -- The U.S. government, seeking to boost its critical minerals supply, brokered a peace deal between militias in Congo. But new violence has broken out.7 days ago