Too Powerful to Ignore, Saudi Prince Returns to Washington’s Embrace
Mon Nov 17 5:34 am
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to visit the White House on Tuesday for the first time since 2018, when the killing of a journalist by Saudi agents made him a pariah.
What Russian Activists Do When They Can’t Criticize Putin
Mon Nov 17 9:29 am
Opposition-minded Russians who remain in the country are trying to keep politically active in whatever causes they can, whether that’s recycling, clean air or parking.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Prime Minister to Death
Mon Nov 17 3:23 pm
Sheikh Hasina, who is in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity in connection with a bloody crackdown on protests last year.
At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Mon Nov 17 1:56 pm
Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistani military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.
Why Britain Is Embracing ‘Negative Nation Branding’
Mon Nov 17 3:55 pm
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, trying to get a grip on a feverish immigration debate, is introducing a hard-line, contentious policy on refugees.
The ‘Donroe Doctrine’: Trump’s Bid to Control the Western Hemisphere
Mon Nov 17 7:05 am
President Trump has tightened the U.S. grip on the Americas by rewarding allies and punishing rivals. That has upended the region’s politics.
Aiming to Shock Japan, China Pushes a Wave of Reprisals
Mon Nov 17 5:55 am
Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan. But its aggressive approach risks backfiring.
Ukraine’s Cash Is Running Low, and Europe Has No Good Plan B
Mon Nov 17 11:08 am
The European Union wants to finance Ukraine’s war efforts using a loan based on Russia’s frozen assets in Belgium. If that falls through, there’s no easy alternative.
Top U.N. Official Pushing to Get Aid Into Stricken Sudanese City
Mon Nov 17 1:19 pm
Paramilitaries accused of atrocities pledged to allow international aid and investigators into El Fasher, days after an airstrike hit a United Nations vehicle.
Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
Mon Nov 17 4:01 am
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
Polish Railway Explosion Was Sabotage, Prime Minister Says
Mon Nov 17 11:03 am
Donald Tusk said unidentified saboteurs had tried to “blow up a train” on a route crucial for getting aid into Ukraine.
Senator Accuses Kenya of Neglecting Children Trapped in Saudi Arabia
Mon Nov 17 12:10 pm
The comments, by a member of Kenya’s ruling party, represent a rebuke of President William Ruto’s government: “Heads must roll.”
