World Brief

The meetings come as the Trump administration weighs next steps in its pressure campaign against Venezuela.

But major points of contention remain unresolved, including possible territorial concessions.

But some experts warn that a lack of U.S. involvement weakens the bloc’s final declaration.

A revised draft agreement omits any mention of fossil fuels, the leading cause of global warming.

A corruption scandal at home may force the Ukrainian president to reconsider Kyiv’s nonstarters.

The proposal would cede some Ukrainian territory to Moscow in exchange for U.S. security guarantees.

The U.S. president whitewashed the Saudi crown prince’s poor human rights record while giving him a red-carpet welcome.

The ousted leader was found guilty of ordering a deadly crackdown on last year’s student-led uprising.

The White House hopes to lower prices on key food items as well as pharmaceuticals.

An investigation found that politicians and other powerful individuals received kickbacks that could have undercut Kyiv’s ability to defend itself from Russia.

Republicans hope to push through a funding package that excludes extended Affordable Care Act subsidies.

After the exchange of hostages and prisoners, Israel and Hamas now move to the daunting task of establishing a lasting peace.

Trump is courting the jihadi-turned-statesman to secure a new ally in the Middle East.

Hungary hopes that flattering Trump will keep Russian energy flowing to the country.

Signing rare-earth deals with Central Asian nations would bolster U.S. influence in the mineral-rich region.