E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significantMore
Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.
Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be.
Russians are braced for what may follow for the military and economy after a parliamentary election that the Kremlin sees as a means of legitimizingMore
Far-Right Surge in German State Leaves Migrants There in Fear
Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigrant party widely known as the AfD, could take power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which has spurred panicMore
In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.
In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.