Early Adopter
Why does it feel worse to be early than to rush and stress and arrive a little late?
Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead?
A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do for Canadians.
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds
The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.
Training For a Marathon in Kenya
Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Peter Magyar Prepares to Take Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban
The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”
Punch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star.
The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.