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Is the U. S. -Iran Cease-Fire Over?

Trump calls continued peace talks a “waste of time” as strikes resume.

Modi Seeks to Project Influence on Asia-Pacific Trip

The Indian prime minister visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand this week.

It’s Time for Maine to Ditch Platner — But Not the Politics That Won Over Voters

Graham Platner's should drop his bid to be Maine's next senator. The movement that won over voters should choose his replacement.

Propaganda Sustains Russians Fighting in Ukraine

Belief in Kremlin narratives dehumanizes Ukrainians and sustains the will to fight.

Can Zambia’s Historic Debt Swap Drive Economic Growth?

The country has agreed to invest interest savings in its electric grid.

Energy Markets’ False Dawn May Be Over

The U. S. -Iran deal has devolved into fighting again, with potentially ugly implications for oil prices.

“Hobbled Out of the Gate”: Platner Allegations Set Off Scramble to Find a New Maine Senate Nominee

Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement Democratic Senate nominee look poisoned.

Nigel Farage’s Path to Power Just Got Harder

The far-right U. K. leader has been hit by multiple scandals.

NATO’s New Enemy Is the Thermometer

Extreme heat events are threatening the alliance’s plans.

What Will Happen to Iran’s Sea Mines?

The overlooked technology wreaked havoc on the Strait of Hormuz—and global trade.

Another Trump Ceasefire with Iran Crumbles

“He must be trying for the record of how many times you can lose the same war. ”

Sodade

The bar is no more than a narrow hall. There is barely enough space between the stools and the wall to walk through to a larger room at the back. Beyond

The Ankara Summit Declaration

Read the text outlining agreements at the 2026 NATO summit in Turkey.

Confronting Russia’s Shadow Fleet in Broad Daylight

The Kremlin is claiming and arming its smuggling fleet. European governments need to respond.

The Global Energy Map Is Being Redrawn in Real Time

Confidence in the Strait of Hormuz has been shattered. Trust is now among the most important commodities in the energy world.

Why Would Anyone Trust Ex-CIA Agents in Elected Office?

Abigail Spanberger and Elissa Slotkin are both former CIA officers. As a democracy, we shouldn’t trust elected officials who were spies.

Marco Rubio Burned Down the House to Fix a Sink

The secretary of state must be seen as the chief architect of the Trump administration’s assault on the rules-based order.

Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401. It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk.

Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401 plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — investments.

What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us?

Pervasive plastic contamination and flawed analytical techniques have clouded the science on microplastics in the human body. In an interview, Australian scientist Cassandra Rauert, who built a plastic-free lab to study human exposure, explores the challenges for researchers.

Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months.

In the case of Mark Mulholland, who was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct, the board waited six weeks to announce that it had filed charges. He was allowed to keep seeing patients during that time, and one alleges he abused her in the interim.