Syria says it has reached ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurdish militia
The ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, a U.S. ally against the Islamic State, came after the group lost much of its territory in a weekend of clashes.
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European leaders say they won’t be ‘blackmailed’ by Trump’s tariff threats
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.
Continue ReadingPutin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Continue ReadingPutin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Continue ReadingHow a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics.
Continue ReadingHow a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics.
Continue ReadingTrump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
Continue ReadingTrump announces tariffs on European countries opposing Greenland takeover
The move escalates tensions between the U.S. and longtime allies that have been sending Trump a message that the territory of Denmark is not for sale.
Continue ReadingIn the face of Trump’s tariffs, Canada and China grow closer
Canada has been seeking a thaw as part of an effort to diversify trade amid Trump’s tariffs and threats to use “economic force” to make it the 51st state.
Continue ReadingSenate blocks Venezuela war powers bill after Vance breaks deadlock
The vote failed after two Republicans withdrew their previous support under intense pressure from the Trump administration.
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