Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

Fighting Persists in Lebanon, Complicating Iran Peace Talks

The Israeli military said it had exchanged fire with Hezbollah overnight, hours after a new cease-fire came into effect. Clashes in Lebanon derailed U.S.-Iran peace talks planned for Friday.

Democratic Socialists Took City Hall in New York. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.

After propelling Zohran Mamdani to mayor, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

Trump Called Him a ‘Radical Left Marxist.’ Can He Be Colombia’s President?

In an interview ahead of the election on Sunday, Iván Cepeda said he was not giving up in the face of a right-wing challenger and anti-leftist anger.

Britain Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics

The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will face all the same challenges.

Attacks in Lebanon and Delay in Talks Test U.S.-Iran Deal

Israel said it targeted Hezbollah militants after four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. Switzerland said that U.S.-Iran talks previously set for today had been postponed.

After Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ships Begin to Move Cautiously

Shipping companies hoping to get their stranded vessels out face complications like mines and the lack of clear coordination.

The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

Factoring in military spending and rising energy prices, the war’s cost for U.S. taxpayers and consumers is at least $132 billion, according to one estimate.

‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists

Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal

The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.

Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.

Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials.

A Drone Barrage on Moscow Escalates Ukraine’s Push to Take the War to Russia

The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.

Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough

Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.

Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman.

Kevin Warsh Makes His Case With Jargon, and a Penchant for Detail