Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election
After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban party is trailing in most independent polls behind the opposition leader Peter Magyar as Sunday’s election draws nearer.
Trump Is Racing to Redefine ‘America First’ in a Time of War
Washington has been debating the thrust of Mr. Trump’s foreign policy for more than a decade, with the only consensus being that “America First” means whatever the president says it does.
With U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Set to Begin, Prospects for Long-Term Deal Uncertain
As U.S. and Iranian leaders head to Pakistan for negotiations amid a two-week cease-fire, the two sides must resolve major differences on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets.
Facing Many Crises, Pakistan Tries to End a Big One — in Iran
A nation with a stalled economy, a terrorism problem and two hostile neighbors is set to host the first formal U.S.-Iranian talks since the war began.
Why Opening the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Immediately Lower Gas Prices
Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains why, even if the flow of energy is restored through the Persian Gulf, it will take months to carry out repairs across dozens of energy sites in the region.
Prince Harry Is Sued for Libel by a Charity He Founded
Sentebale filed a defamation lawsuit against the Duke of Sussex, who resigned as patron last year after a clash between the board of trustees and the board’s chair.
Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Deal
Whether Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, is included in the Iran cease-fire is one of the major disputes rattling the truce.
A senior Iranian official says ‘blocked assets’ must be released before talks with the U.S. can begin.
In what appeared to be a new condition, Iran’s parliament speaker said that negotiations set for Saturday in Pakistan would not go ahead unless unspecified Iranian funds were released.
‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.