Indian forces stand guard as ambulances carry the bodies of tourists killed in Kashmir.
Indian forces stand guard as ambulances carry the bodies of tourists killed in Kashmir.

Kashmir Reels From Deadliest Attack on Civilians in Decades

New Delhi has accused Islamabad of backing the militant Kashmir Resistance group.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House.

Trump Team Unveils Massive State Department Overhaul

The outline slashes programs dedicated to peace and democracy promotion as well as cuts hundreds of jobs.

U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.

U.S. Democrats Travel to El Salvador to Demand Abrego Garcia’s Release

Despite a Supreme Court order, the White House remains opposed to facilitating the Maryland resident’s return.

Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree speaks during a protest to denounce U.S. airstrikes on Yemen.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree speaks during a protest to denounce U.S. airstrikes on Yemen.

U.S. Conducts Its Deadliest-Known Recent Strike on Houthi Oil Port

This was the first time that the United States targeted an oil facility in Yemen, marking a major escalation in the conflict.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris.
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris.

Europe Pushes U.S. to Take Tougher Stance on Russia

U.S., French, and Ukrainian officials meet in Paris for discussions on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seen in Rome.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seen in Rome.

Brussels Gambles on Meloni-Trump Meeting to Secure a Trade Deal

However, some are worried that the far-right leader could prioritize Italy’s interests over the European Union’s.

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy chairs the London Sudan Conference.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy chairs the London Sudan Conference.

Sudanese Civil War Marks Two Years With Rising Death Toll

As Europe pledges more foreign aid, the United Nations warns of sexual violence being used as a weapon of war.

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele in Washington.

Trump Again Floats Deporting U.S. Citizens to El Salvador During Bukele Meeting

The two leaders also sidestepped questions concerning the return of Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a bilateral meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Beijing.

China Retaliates With a 125 Percent Tariff on U.S. Goods

Beijing calls U.S. trade actions a “joke” and warns Washington about self-isolation.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting in Washington.

U.S.-China Trade War Intensifies

Beijing is seeking new deals elsewhere to weather the storm, but some countries are opting out for fear of angering the White House.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump Abruptly Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days—Except on China

The about-face appeared to surprise senior White House advisors but rallied global stock markets.

A man walks past a screen showing Chinese stock market movements in Beijing.
A man walks past a screen showing Chinese stock market movements in Beijing.

China Remains Defiant in Face of New Trump Tariffs

Dozens of countries are taking diplomatic steps to address the White House’s trade war. China is not one of them.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Roil Global Markets

The White House appears optimistic about negotiations, but fear of a global recession looms.

People in Seoul celebrate South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruling to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office.
People in Seoul celebrate South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruling to remove impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol from office.

South Korea’s Top Court Removes Yoon Suk-yeol From Power

The ruling ends a monthslong constitutional crisis and clears the way for a presidential election.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Uzbekistan.

Sweeping U.S. Tariffs Trigger Global Outrage

While some countries hope to negotiate their way out of a trade war, others have pledged harsh retaliation.

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