Month: April 2025
Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South
No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops [Read More…]
U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward
In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on [Read More…]
U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance
On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram [Read More…]
What to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Tech Giants
The Trump administration will take Meta to court this week, continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s [Read More…]
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband
The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.
Russia Launches Deadly Attack on Sumy in Ukraine
The strikes were the latest in a string of attacks on urban centers that have caused heavy civilian casualties even as the Trump administration pushes [Read More…]
What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election
Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.
Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S.
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a [Read More…]
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact [Read More…]
Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to [Read More…]
