Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles.Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she […]
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The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will. Read More
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The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials. Read More
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say Read More »
Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy. Read More
Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties Read More »
Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been. Read More
A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security Read More »
Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged
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The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress. Read More
Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid Read More »
Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other territory, has complicated that, for now.Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other
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In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Olympics Officials Signal Sanctions on Russia in Sports May End Read More »
Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island.Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island. Read More
France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats Read More »