Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath
During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex.
Iran War Fallout: Southeast Asia Hard Hit by Skyrocketing Fuel Prices
Across Southeast Asia, a region heavily dependent on energy exports brought via the Strait of Hormuz, lives are being upended by higher oil and gas prices.
How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia
One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
Strikes continued in the region as attacks on energy infrastructure rattled global markets.
On Joe Rogan, Pierre Poilievre Talks Trump, Canada Tariffs and Bruce Lee
Floundering in the polls, Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservatives, sat down with the popular podcaster in hopes of raising his standing at home and abroad.
Is Russian Fuel Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?
A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.
Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93
The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repression to modern statehood.
Amid Power Outages, Cubans Worry About Access to Food and Clean Water
A devastating electricity crisis has made it harder for Cubans to access food, running water and medical care. The island nation mostly relied on Venezuela’s oil to generate its electricity. But in January, the Trump administration ordered Venezuela to stop supplying oil to Cuba.
Trump Says He Won’t Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room
The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon.