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How Trump’s Push for Peace in Ukraine Will Unfold: Three Scenarios

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More war is most likely, but mounting strains this year could weaken Kyiv’s or Moscow’s hand.

By: Marcus Walker

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A Battered Iran Is Still Able to Mount a Deadly Response to U.S. Strikes

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tehran has an arsenal of thousands of missiles and refined its tactics for using them during the June war with Israel.

By: Laurence Norman, Dov Lieber

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A Secret FBI Bust Nabbed an Alleged Drug Lord—and Rocked Relations With Mexico

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:07:00 GMT

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and FBI Director Kash Patel have told differing accounts about the role of U.S. agents in the arrest of former Olympian Ryan Wedding.

By: Alexander Ward, Santiago Pérez

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Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Population Is Granted U.S. Asylum

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:10:00 GMT

The citizen-journalist, Heng Guan, drew attention after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

By: James T. Areddy

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Syria’s Campaign Against Kurds Scrambles Trump’s Counter-Terror Policy

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:06:00 GMT

The failure to support the U.S.-backed militia could create an opening for Islamic State, White House allies say.

By: Lara Seligman, Robbie Gramer

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Bank of Canada Rate Outlook Could Pivot on North American Trade Deal

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:01:00 GMT

The central bank warned of uncertainty in the economy, including the outcome of Washington’s review of the USMCA.

By: Paul Vieira

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Talking or Fighting, All of Iran’s Options Are Bad

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:42:00 GMT

President Trump’s new threats highlight how the regime is in its most dire position in decades.

By: David S. Cloud, Alexander Ward, Benoit Faucon

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Key Gulf Allies Say They Won’t Aid U.S. in an Iran Strike, Limiting Trump’s Options

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:14:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. say Washington can’t use their airspace for a military operation against Tehran.

By: Michael R. Gordon, Shelby Holliday, Alexander Ward

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Trump Warns Iraq Against Reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:34:00 GMT

The president says he will cut off U.S. support if the country returns the Shiite political leader to power.

By: Michael R. Gordon

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Iran’s Protest Crackdown Looks Deadlier by the Day

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Rights groups’ estimates grow to 10,000 or more dead as new details trickle out.

By: Benoit Faucon, Margherita Stancati, Feliz Solomon

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Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza Border Crossing as Last Hostage’s Remains Are Found

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:26:00 GMT

Returning the remains of Ran Gvili will close a painful chapter for Israelis and pave the way for President Trump’s peace plan to move forward.

By: Anat Peled, Feliz Solomon, Summer Said

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China Approves Purchases of Nvidia’s H200 Chip, Easing Tension With U.S.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:59:00 GMT

Beijing gave the green light to Alibaba and others, but is keeping in place limits intended to encourage purchases of local chips.

By: Raffaele Huang

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U.S. Warns Korea Against Targeting American Tech Firms Amid Trade Escalation

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:53:00 GMT

JD Vance warned Prime Minister Kim Min-seok against pursuing penalties and regulations on U.S.-based firms like Coupang

By: Gavin Bade, Amrith Ramkumar

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Trump Threat on South Korea Jolts Trade Partners Who Thought They Had Deals

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:44:00 GMT

Trump has sowed doubts about the staying power of his trade deals after vowing to resurrect tariffs on Seoul despite an accord.

By: Timothy W. Martin

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Stung by Trump, America’s Top Trading Partners Shift Gaze to China

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

America’s postwar allies are weighing closer ties to Beijing as they scour the globe for alternative markets.

By: Kim Mackrael, Max Colchester

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The First Three Weeks of the Year Will Reshape the World

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:52:00 GMT

From Davos to Minneapolis, the events of this month have the potential to profoundly change the political and economic landscape for years to come.

By: Greg Ip

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Venezuelans Suddenly Have Hope for the Economy. Less So for Democracy.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The U.S. removal of autocrat Nicolás Maduro has brought an influx of American dollars into the country, easing food prices.

By: Kejal Vyas

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Canada’s Carney Tells Trump ‘I Meant What I Said’ in Davos

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:22:00 GMT

The conversation marks the latest uptick in trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington.

By: Paul Vieira

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Families of Two Men Killed in Boat Strikes Sue U.S.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:20:00 GMT

The suit by the families of two slain Trinidadians is the first legal challenge to the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats coming from Latin America.

By: Lara Seligman, Shelby Holliday, Kejal Vyas

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Trump’s Tariff Threats Designed to Influence Pending USMCA Talks, Canada PM Carney Says

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:48:00 GMT

Carney said he expects a robust review of the continental trade pact, which the Trump administration will lead later this year.

By: Paul Vieira

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Canada’s Carney Ditches ‘Mr. Nice Guy’ Approach to Trump

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:55:00 GMT

In cutting a China deal and deriding economic coercion, the prime minister has opted for a “hardball” approach as crucial trade talks loom.

By: Paul Vieira

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Gilt Yields Rise, Sterling Falls as Political Uncertainty Resurfaces in U.K.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:34:00 GMT

A local district election could usher in the return of Andy Burnham, reports suggested, providing a route back to parliament for the current mayor of Greater Manchester, seen as a figurehead for those on the left of the ruling Labour Party.

By: Renae Dyer

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U.K. Government Borrowing Falls For Third Straight Month

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:10:00 GMT

The decline indicates the U.K. government has started to contain a rise in debts following a series of tax increases.

By: Paul Hannon

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Market Reaction to Greenland Tensions Has Been Muted, BOE’s Bailey Says

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMT

Bailey said markets were less volatile than might have been expected, but added policymakers must keep a close eye on developments.

By: Paul Hannon

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Pub Owners Turn Against Government in Britain’s Latest Rebellion

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 pubs have banned Labour Party members over a plan to raise taxes. Even hairdressers are refusing service.

By: James Hookway

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China Imports to Help Lower U.K. Inflation to Target, BOE’s Taylor Says

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:41:00 GMT

The annual rate of inflation is likely to fall to the Bank of England’s 2% target by the middle of this year, aided by cheap imports from China, the rate-setter said.

By: Paul Hannon

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Opinion | Guan Heng Gets U.S. Asylum

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:54:00 GMT

A judge grants refuge to a worthy dissident, no thanks to DHS.

By: The Editorial Board

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Opinion | Why the U.S. Needs Diego Garcia

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:47:00 GMT

Trump can block the U.K. deal to hand the Chagos Islands to a friend of China.

By: The Editorial Board

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Opinion | Does Qatar Fund Antisemitism at American Campuses?

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:00 GMT

A court order in a case against Carnegie Mellon illustrates the danger of foreign influence.

By: Kenneth L. Marcus

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Opinion | The EU-India Trade Deal Is Boring, and That’s a Good Thing

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:28:00 GMT

It helps both parties contend with Chinese competition and American unpredictability.

By: Sadanand Dhume

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Opinion | Trump’s Greenland Gambit Was a Once-in-70-Years Moment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:16:00 GMT

I never thought I would read the headline ‘Europe Reinforces Greenland to Deter U.S.’

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Opinion | Keir Starmer Goes to China

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:44:00 GMT

Beijing got its mega-embassy in London. Will it free Jimmy Lai?

By: The Editorial Board

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Spain Moves to Legalize Migrants, Defying Europe’s Anti-Immigration Trend

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:54:00 GMT

Spaniards mostly view immigration as beneficial, although far-right opposition is rising.

By: Marcus Walker, Cristina Gallardo

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Europe Got Tough With Trump, but It Needs the U.S. as Much as Ever

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The Continent’s dependence on America runs deep and belies attempts to replace it with new alliances.

By: Tom Fairless, Kim Mackrael

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Orsted, Vestas Shares Rise as European Countries Agree North Sea Wind Pact

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:19:00 GMT

The deal promises to transform the North Sea into the world’s largest clean energy reservoir, according to the U.K. energy secretary.

By: Dominic Chopping

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Here in One Kyiv Apartment Building, They Are Freezing—but Not Giving Up

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have plunged much of Ukraine into darkness and cold but haven’t broken its resilience.

By: Anastasiia Malenko

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The World Economy Is Hooked on Government Debt

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Rearmament, an aging population, technological change and fear of voters are fueling a risky trend.

By: Tom Fairless

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Xi Jinping Is Stripping Down His Military Command and Starting Over

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:34:00 GMT

Since mid-2023, at least 60 senior military officers and defense-industry executives have been placed under investigation, removed from public office or abruptly replaced.

By: Chun Han Wong

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China Vanke Avoids Immediate Default With More Bond Repayment Deferrals

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:44:00 GMT

The Chinese developer also obtained a fresh loan from a state-owned shareholder, giving it more breathing room as it wrestles with a prolonged liquidity crunch.

By: Jiahui Huang

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The Deflation Doom Loop Trapping China’s Economy

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:02:00 GMT

Exports drive growth while race-to-the-bottom competition from overproduction hits prices, profits, wages and sales.

By: Hannah Miao

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Rapid Buildup of Chinese Military Fuels Corruption Scandals

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:06:00 GMT

A purge of military elite shows the risk of a sudden surge in military spending—and of crossing Xi Jinping.

By: Austin Ramzy

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China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to U.S.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness.

By: Lingling Wei, Chun Han Wong

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Crackdown on Shadow Fleet Escalates With Seizure of Ship Carrying Russian Oil

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:52:00 GMT

French forces’ boarding of a tanker signaled a more aggressive approach to sanctioned ships that move the oil fueling Russia’s war economy.

By: Rebecca Feng, Noemie Bisserbe

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Trump Wants Peace Board to Rewrite Global Order—but Major Powers Aren’t Sold

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:20:00 GMT

U.S. allies worry about joining an organization that could weaken the U.N. and give equal status to authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin.

By: David S. Cloud, Alexander Ward

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Russia Cheers the Growing NATO Rift Over Greenland

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Putin has long sought to undermine the Western alliance that he sees as a threat.

By: Thomas Grove

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U.S. Escalates Venezuela Oil Embargo With Two Tanker Seizures

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:58:00 GMT

American special forces boarded a vessel that had been pursued for two weeks, while the Coast Guard seized another tanker in waters off Latin America.

By: Shelby Holliday, Costas Paris, Lara Seligman

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Russia Sends Submarine to Escort Tanker the U.S. Tried to Seize Off Venezuela

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:29:00 GMT

The move raises the stakes over the Trump administration’s attempt to seize the Bella 1, which officials say is part of fleet transporting illicit oil.

By: Shelby Holliday, Costas Paris, Georgi Kantchev

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British American Tobacco to End South African Manufacturing

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:26:00 GMT

BAT South Africa said it would cease cigarette production in the country because of “the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade”.

By: Joe Stonor

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A Custody Battle Over Dogs Rocks an African Nation

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Palace guard dogs are said to protect Malawi’s president from intruders and witchcraft. The outgoing leader decided to keep a few.

By: Nicholas Bariyo

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South Africa Risks Angering Trump by Hosting Navies of Iran, Russia, China

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:28:00 GMT

The military exercises come at a time of already strained relations with the U.S.

By: Alexandra Wexler

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Israel Flexes New Diplomatic Muscle in Recognition of Somaliland

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Two years of war have honed Israeli independence on the world stage.

By: Benoit Faucon, Dov Lieber

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Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Immediate Cease-Fire in Border Clashes

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:02:00 GMT

At least 22 civilians—21 in Cambodia and one in Thailand—have been killed since an earlier truce collapsed on Dec. 8.

By: Gabriele Steinhauser

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Several People Missing After Landslide Buries Campground in New Zealand

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:37:00 GMT

Debris engulfed the site at Mount Maunganui following record rainfall. A government minister said young people were among the missing.

By: Mike Cherney

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Can a U.S.-Greenland Partnership Work? Just Look at These Pacific Islands

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:30:00 GMT

U.S. agreements with three island nations have benefited both sides but have also had challenges.

By: Mike Cherney

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Bondi Beach Terror Suspects Condemned ‘Zionists’ and Amassed an Arsenal

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:11:00 GMT

Court documents reveal what police say were the movements and motivation of Sajid and Naveed Akram.

By: Mike Cherney, Jon Emont

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Bondi Beach Shooting Suspect Charged With Terrorism, Murder

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:13:00 GMT

Police charged 24-year-old Naveed Akram after he woke up from a coma.

By: Mike Cherney, Rhiannon Hoyle

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Bondi Beach Attack Badly Shakes Sense of Safety for Australia’s Jews

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:51:00 GMT

There has been frustration among Sydney’s Jewish community that authorities haven’t heeded warnings about a rise in antisemitism.

By: Mike Cherney

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EU and India Reach Free-Trade Deal as World Responds to Trump Tariffs

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:22:00 GMT

The agreement is both economies’ largest and will link almost two billion consumers.

By: Kim Mackrael, Tripti Lahiri

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Modi Taps India’s Consumer Power in Trade Fight With Trump

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The efforts of India’s prime minister to juice consumer spending and bolster the economy are showing signs of success.

By: Shan Li, Krishna Pokharel

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India Is on a Himalayan Building Spree to Prepare for a Clash With China

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A deadly standoff jolted India to stitch together a huge network of roads, tunnels and landing strips needed to move soldiers and supplies to the mountainous border region.

By: Shan Li, Ming Li

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‘India’ and ‘Let My Country Awake’ Review: History at an Audacious Scale

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:38:00 GMT

Audrey Truschke’s single-volume work makes a bold attempt to capture thousands of years of cultural ferment on the Indian subcontinent.

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Russia and India’s Complicated Relationship Hinges on Oil

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:28:00 GMT

The two countries’ reliance on each other in the energy sector is coming under strain.

By: Tripti Lahiri

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U.S. Carrier Lincoln Arrives in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:38:00 GMT

The ship and its accompanying destroyers will give President Trump expanded options for a potential strike.

By: Shelby Holliday, Michael R. Gordon

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Iran Is Selling More Oil but Making Less Money

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The decline was largely driven by a web of middlemen and buyers who know Tehran has limited options for unloading its sanctioned crude.

By: Georgi Kantchev, Summer Said

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Europe’s $1 Trillion Race to Build Back Its Defense Industry

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

President Trump’s overtures on Greenland’s future are reviving questions inside the NATO alliance about whether Europe can make enough of its own weapons to fight independently of America.

By: Alistair MacDonald, Cristina Gallardo

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China Trains AI-Controlled Weapons With Learning From Hawks, Coyotes

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Beijing’s military focuses on swarming drones that can pick off prey or robots that can chase down enemies.

By: Josh Chin

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Israel Quietly Backs New Gaza Militias Fighting Hamas

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Palestinian fighters live in an Israeli-controlled zone but target Hamas in places that are supposed to be off limits to Israel’s troops.

By: Anat Peled, Dov Lieber

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The Best Laptop Backpacks, According to CEOs, Pilots and Stylists

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:24:00 GMT

From commuting to long-haul flights, these are the bags avid travelers rely on for their trips.

By: Sal Vaglica

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Best of Buy Side Awards 2025: Travel

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:42:00 GMT

Tried and tested by our expert travel writers and editors, these Buy Side best product award-winning luggage picks will ensure your trip gets off to a great start.

By: Nick Guy

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The Best Travel Shoes to Make Every Trip Lighter and Easier

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:54:00 GMT

No matter the destination, these shoes will get you there.

By: Hannah Selinger

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China’s Top General Accused of Giving Nuclear Secrets to U.S.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:05:00 GMT

Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness.

By: Lingling Wei, Chun Han Wong

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Team Trump Is Livid After Canada’s Carney Calls Out U.S. Coercion

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:06:00 GMT

Washington and Ottawa are quarreling after the prime minister signaled smaller countries needed to fight back against perceived U.S. bullying.

By: Paul Vieira

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Syrian President Called the U.S.’s Bluff—and It Paid Off

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

His unexpected offensive in northeast Syria claimed huge territory for Damascus and fractured a U.S.-backed militia.

By: Jared Malsin, Lara Seligman

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The U.S. Is Actively Seeking Regime Change in Cuba by the End of the Year

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:42:00 GMT

After ousting Venezuela’s leader, the Trump administration is hunting for Havana insiders who could cut a deal to end Communist rule.

By: José de Córdoba, Vera Bergengruen, Deborah Acosta

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Key Gulf Allies Say They Won’t Aid U.S. in an Iran Strike, Limiting Trump’s Options

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:14:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. say Washington can’t use their airspace for a military operation against Tehran.

By: Michael R. Gordon, Shelby Holliday, Alexander Ward

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