
Trump Doubles Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50 Percent
Economists warn that such duties will hike consumer prices and lower U.S. economic output.

Dutch Government Collapses After Far-Right Party Leaves Coalition
Geert Wilders’s drastic decision ends 11 months of rocky right-wing rule.

Russia-Ukraine Direct Talks Fail to Reach Cease-Fire Deal
Even after a massive drone operation destroyed dozens of Russian strategic bombers, Moscow is still seeking major concessions.

Hamas Discussing U.S. Cease-Fire Plan With Other Palestinian Factions
The group says the deal doesn’t guarantee key demands for Gaza but that its leaders are still reviewing the proposal.

Israel Approves New West Bank Settlements
Such outposts in the occupied territory are considered illegal under international law.

Trump Holds Off on New Russia Sanctions
The U.S. president said he didn’t want to jeopardize a potential peace deal but indicated that his patience wouldn’t last much longer.

Thousands of Palestinians Storm Aid Distribution Site in Gaza
International agencies have criticized the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for politicizing humanitarian assistance.

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.

Trump, Netanyahu Condemn Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers in D.C.
Incidents of antisemitism have skyrocketed since the Israel-Hamas war broke out in October 2023.

Trump Ambushes Ramaphosa With ‘White Genocide’ Video
Pretoria maintains that there is no evidence of widespread persecution of white farmers.

Netanyahu Faces Growing Foreign Pressure to End Gaza Offensive
But Israel refuses to back down in the face of Western trade and diplomatic threats.

Trump Touts ‘Excellent’ Call With Putin but Fails to Secure Cease-Fire
The U.S. president said Russia agreed to hold immediate talks with Ukraine, but Moscow’s readout appeared less amenable.

Direct Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Fail to Secure a Cease-Fire
With both sides unwilling to concede, Kyiv is calling for more Western pressure on Moscow.

Putin Snubs Peace Talks With Zelensky in Istanbul
Despite having proposed the face-to-face meeting, the Russian leader chose not to show.

Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza in Renewed Military Campaign
Deadly assaults and warnings of famine come as the United States pushes for a renewed cease-fire.