What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the...
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000...
Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Official Warns of Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Standoff
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s top negotiator, accused the United States of violating the shaky cease-fire, after Iranian forces fired at vessels th...
The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begi...
Passengers on the MV Hondius have not received permission from the authorities in Cape Verde, in the Atlantic Ocean, to disembark. Three people have d...
The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctua...
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visio...
In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil ...
Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and volunteers is bridging some of that gu...
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar pan...
U.S. Revokes Visas of Board Members at Costa Rica’s Top Watchdog Newspaper
The move came after the paper critically covered the country’s president, who has cozied up to the United States. Analysts view the visa decision as p...
Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents acc...
Rubio to Visit Rome, Officials Say, After Trump’s Feud With Pope and Meloni
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for def...
