U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle After Latest Strikes

Attacks on ships were followed by new U.S. strikes on Iran, which responded by firing at Gulf nations. The pattern of hostilities has all but collapsed a cease-fire, with little sign that either side will step back.

Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand and Reigniting a War

Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.

At NATO Summit, Trump Puts on a Show While Europe Gets Down to Business

While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.

Why India Has Spent Years Blocking One Movie’s Release

Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.

‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign

Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.