Trump seeks fertilizer deal with Russia ally Belarus amid Canadian tensions
The proposed potash purchases would expand trade with a country that helped Moscow launch its invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine marks Putin’s scripted election victory with assault on Moscow area
The air attack hit an oil refinery in Moscow, contradicting President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt strikes on energy targets.
Continue ReadingCan Mamdani-style populism win in Berlin? Mayoral race offers test for left.
One of the leading candidates in the tight race, Elif Eralp, met with an adviser to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Continue ReadingIn Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.
Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.
Continue ReadingAs attacks choke off Saudi oil, kingdom confronts limits of Trump’s friendship
Riyadh is paying a steep price for the Iran war. Help from Washington remains circumscribed.
Continue ReadingHailed as Muhammad Ali’s toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring
Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.
Continue ReadingMore U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
Continue ReadingSeven men who could lead Russia after Putin
Ahead of a parliamentary election on Sunday, President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power is as strong as ever. But when the time comes, here are some potential successors.
Continue ReadingNine bodies found in South Africa raise fears of serial murder, femicide
The apparent spate of slayings has sparked broader conversation about violence against women in South Africa.
Continue ReadingPalace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
“The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason,” Buckingham Palace said in response to claims made by Princess Diana’s brother in a new book.
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