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Ukrainian prisoners of war are seen after a swap with Russia at an unknown location in Ukraine.
Ukrainian prisoners of war are seen after a swap with Russia at an unknown location in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Massive Exchange Deal

But the two sides still appear at odds over what it will take to secure a cease-fire.

A drawn illustration shows a chaotic swarm of Eurovision performers surrounded by multicolored disco balls. The performers are encircled by the stars of the EU flag.
A drawn illustration shows a chaotic swarm of Eurovision performers surrounded by multicolored disco balls. The performers are encircled by the stars of the EU flag.

The West Is Strong—and in Sequins

Eurovision has never been a bigger party or more political.

People visit a Huawei store in Shanghai.
People visit a Huawei store in Shanghai.

What in the World?

Test yourself on the week of May 17: Portugal votes, Huawei releases its first laptops with homegrown OS, and Colombia’s president calls for peace talks.

Ramaphosa and Trump sit next each other and engage in debate.
Ramaphosa and Trump sit next each other and engage in debate.

We Can No Longer Dismiss Trump’s Blatant Racism

The meeting with Ramaphosa marked a reversion to the open racism of U.S. presidents long past.

A man wearing a VR headset smiles and poses as he records himself under a large Apple logo on a store behind him.
A man wearing a VR headset smiles and poses as he records himself under a large Apple logo on a store behind him.

How China Captured Apple

A giant firm and a superpower have become deeply entangled. This article has an audio recording

A black eagle on a yellow field of a flag at left with Merz in a suit and tie small at right.
A black eagle on a yellow field of a flag at left with Merz in a suit and tie small at right.

Can Friedrich Merz Save Conservatism?

Germany’s new chancellor is in a race to change Germany so it has a chance to remain the same.

Donald Trump stands with hands outstretched. He is wearing a blue suit and a red tie. On the right are two people, with one person holding a camera. On the right is Mike Johnson.
Donald Trump stands with hands outstretched. He is wearing a blue suit and a red tie. On the right are two people, with one person holding a camera. On the right is Mike Johnson.

Trump’s Trade Deals Are Missing in Action

Halfway through the 90-day tariff pause, almost no progress has been made to avoid global trade carnage.

An Indian woman carries her laundry near a border fence lined with clothing.
An Indian woman carries her laundry near a border fence lined with clothing.

Do Good Fences Actually Make Good Neighbors?

The number of border walls worldwide has surged since the end of the Cold War.

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on May 13, amid a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on May 13, amid a multi-nation tour of the Gulf region.

Is Trump Transforming America’s Middle East Policy?

The rising salience of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. This article has an audio recording

U.S. President of The United States, Donald Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 24, 2019.
U.S. President of The United States, Donald Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 24, 2019.
Trump sits next to Ramaphosa, holding documents and pointing.
Trump sits next to Ramaphosa, holding documents and pointing.

Trump’s False Fantasy About Afrikaner Land

The U.S. president is fixated on an expropriation policy that isn’t as radical as he thinks.

An employee is photographed in a factory surrounded by garment packages.
An employee is photographed in a factory surrounded by garment packages.

Will Trump and the EU Kill Fast Fashion?

Circularity, not speed, may define the future of the industry.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart showing foreign tariff rates, later shown to be false, and new U.S. rates during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart showing foreign tariff rates, later shown to be false, and new U.S. rates during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2.

You Need Allies to Win a Trade War

Trump could have cornered China—instead, it’s the biggest winner of his attack on global trade.

Eleonora Alfaro, the mother of human rights lawyer Ruth López, speaks at a press conference following the arrest of her daughter by Salvadoran police in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, on May 19.
Eleonora Alfaro, the mother of human rights lawyer Ruth López, speaks at a press conference following the arrest of her daughter by Salvadoran police in Santa Tecla, El Salvador, on May 19.

Bukele Clamps Down on Dissent

In El Salvador, human rights violations extend beyond the country’s notorious prisons.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te inspects military drills at Hualien Air Force Base in Hualien, Taiwan, on July 23, 2024.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te inspects military drills at Hualien Air Force Base in Hualien, Taiwan, on July 23, 2024.

Taiwan Is Getting Serious About Self-Defense

Turning Taiwan into a porcupine will be essential for staving off a Chinese attack.

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