Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West

Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.

Fire in Bangkok Bar Kills Dozens

The rapid blaze sent people fleeing into the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about fire safety standards.

With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear

The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly ”America First” political orbit.

Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics

People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74

Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.

Live Updates: Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikes

U.S. Central Command said it had hit about 140 targets in Iran overnight after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s military said it had responded by firing at U.S. targets in Jordan, Oman and Qatar.

Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support

The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.

Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.