Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.
Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.
Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia had for years sought the controversial deal to transfer American nuclear technology to the kingdom. It is expected to be sealed on Wednesday.
Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada: What to Know, and What’s Next
The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started over a year ago.
Iran War Live Updates: Rubio Signals No Letup in U.S. Strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States would continue attacking Iran as long as it tried to control the Strait of Hormuz, and suggested that Tehran was “not serious” about diplomacy.
Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.
Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race
An Israeli minister sought to downplay the deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.
Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era
Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.
A Lettuce-Growing Region in Mexico Stomachs the Fallout From the Cyclospora Outbreak
In central Mexico, a lettuce-growing region has been potentially linked to an outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened thousands.