Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against U.S. Strikes

The threat came hours after American military forces renewed attacks in southern Iran, even as fragile diplomacy efforts to end the war continued.

Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries

Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as President Trump uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

Iceland, Rattled by Trump, Weighs Joining the E.U.

Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.

Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Talks on Peace Deal

President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the U.S. and Iran suggested that a breakthrough was not imminent.

To Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for Later

President Trump hailed a deal as groundbreaking, even as he admitted that it wasn’t “even fully negotiated.” Nuclear issues and missiles were put off.

Trump’s Self-Indulgence Deepens G.O.P. Fears in Midterms

President Trump seems focused on anything other than keeping Republican control of Congress. “The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring senator.

5 Big Moments in the Texas Republican Senate Race

Out of Gas, Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood to Survive

The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.

U.S. and Iran Signal Move Toward Peace Deal, but Details Remain Murky

President Trump said the U.S. and Iran had “largely negotiated” an agreement, even as American and Iranian officials described the terms differently.

With Big Decisions Ahead, the Supreme Court Collides With a Testy Trump

President Trump has alternated between bullying the justices and cozying up to them as the court prepares to announce rulings that will affect his agenda.

Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration

Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack

Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.

How a Curious FIFA Boardroom Deal Handed Fox an Astounding Bargain

A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.

Defiant After Bad Week, Trump Pushes Ahead on Politically Unpopular Ideas

President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says

Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger

A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for Benjamin Netanyahu with significant risks for the country.

The Risks of Iran’s Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz

Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 90 in China

The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”