What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.
Across the spectrum →A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Across the spectrum →New AI espionage powers trigger Putin camera scare
Russia paused surveillance system after killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader exposed how AI can be used on CCTV data to target enemies
Across the spectrum →Starmer Hosts Zelensky, Merz, and Macron for Downing Street Ukraine Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted Sunday that Europe must play a key role in any negotiations to end the war with Russia as he arrived for talks in London with staunc…
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Trump may have sunk his standing with Republicans after bullying NBC News anchor: analyst
President Donald Trump may have sunk his standing with Republicans heading into the midterm season after he bullied Kristen Welker of NBC News on Sunday morning, according to one a…
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Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing in Denmark game, team's doctor says
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.
Across the spectrum →Armenians vote in general election watched closely by Russia and the West
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course for Armenia. The opposition includes some parties that are voc…
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Trump drags feet on drone deal with Ukraine, mystifying experts
The Trump administration’s hesitancy in signing a major drone deal with Ukraine is slowing the U.S. military down in an area where it’s already trying to play catch-up. Even as Ukr…
Across the spectrum →Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and feels Russia’s ire
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Across the spectrum →Nato narrowly beats Russia-style enemy in cyber attack simulation
Alliance tests government response to online propaganda mirroring Moscow’s wartime tactics
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Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and th…
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Scott Bessent is the secret weapon for Trump's economic plan
Scott Bessent may well be the most consequential secretary of the treasury since Alexander Hamilton — not simply because of the policies he advances, but because of the conditions …
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