Geopolitics

North Koreans are banking, watching makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.

The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: July 25, 2026 12:02 am Author: Helen Raleigh The United States should recognize the systematic abduction of American citizens as a deliberate tactic of Chinese statecraft that warrants a...

After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.

The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.

President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.

Washington can win if it works with allies.

The making and unmaking of American dominance.

The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.

Saudi Arabia would need to normalize relations with Israel as a condition of a nuclear deal with the United States, President Donald Trump said.