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.

Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire With Iran After Latest Strikes

“I think it’s over,” President Trump said, referring to the preliminary truce. Iran earlier said it had targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. strikes.

Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Over’

Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit

Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance

The moment President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.

Trump Administration Demands States Change Voting Rules or Lose Antiterrorism Funds

Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.

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Trump Meets Turkey’s Leader Before NATO Summit

The focus of the summit is expected to be on what other countries in the alliance have done about President Trump’s demand to increase military spending.

Trump Is Expected to Tell Turkey He Is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 Jets

In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead?

The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.

Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific

Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.

Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit

Missiles were fired into Ukraine’s capital as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 12 people were killed, officials said.

Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks

Ukraine has altered how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.

In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters

Some worry that the party’s growing appetite for outsider candidates, who vow to overhaul the system, could be costly in November.

Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says

In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.

Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents

President Trump’s earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president.

MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains

A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president had earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.

As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.

Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia

“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” said one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the gas pumps.

With Attacks on Crimea, Ukraine Hopes to Pressure Putin to End the War

Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.

Trump Pulled In at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House

A financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly President Trump’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

Trump’s Moneymaking Run Is Unrivaled in Presidential History

The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran, then later urged a cease-fire and is now pursuing his security priorities.

Trump Suggests a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah, Confounding Many in Mideast

Putin Faces Increased Pressure as Moscow Is Again Attacked by Drones

The Russian authorities said 419 drones were shot down across Russia, including in the capital, and in Crimea.