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Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects. Read More

Soccer’s global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation.Soccer’s global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation. Read More

Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know.Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruption toppled the government last year. Here is what to know. Read More

The Trump administration’s decision to cut off foreign oil to the island is devastating its tourism industry, a key source of income for a government being pushed to the edge.The Trump administration’s decision to cut off foreign oil to the island is devastating its tourism industry, a key source of income for a government being

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment

If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran’s senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said. Read More

Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not publicly object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain during an Oval Office meeting.Friedrich Merz has called for greater European unity, but he did not publicly object to the president rebuking Spain and Britain during an Oval Office meeting. Read More

The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would force President Trump to risk more casualties and more political capital.The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would force President Trump to risk more casualties and more political capital. Read More

With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries. Read More

Soon the country’s armed forces budget could exceed those of Britain and France combined. In Paris, there are concerns that European “strategic autonomy” will have a German accent.Soon the country’s armed forces budget could exceed those of Britain and France combined. In Paris, there are concerns that European “strategic autonomy” will have a German accent. Read