World Brief

Both China and France hope to strengthen their images on the world stage amid growing isolationism.

This week’s meeting with Putin will test how well India can balance ties with Russia and the United States.

Critics say the mandate is evidence of the Trump administration’s xenophobic policies.

Moscow remains opposed to surrendering its territorial ambitions.

But as the legality of U.S. boat strikes comes into question, the White House’s regime-change ambitions may be curbed.

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.