East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half of its people live in poverty.
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Angela Merkel Is Retired. But She’s Still on the Ballot.
If anything unites the parties in Germany’s election campaign, it is running away from the former chancellor, whose legacy voters have soured on.
Serbia’s Protests Test Strongman Leader’s Grip on Power
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule.
Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico
Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.
How Elon Musk is Using Start-Up Tactics to Disrupt European Politics
The richest man in the world is backing far-right parties against a political establishment that has failed to deliver.
How Europe Is Preparing for a New Era of Trump
World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the event, with attendees wondering: How will the new Trump adm…
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico
While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.
Costas Simitis, 2-Time Prime Minister of Greece, Dies at 88
Mr. Simitis imposed financial measures to prepare for Greece’s entry into the eurozone and laid the groundwork for the Olympic Games’ return to Athens.
Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies
The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy.
Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges
Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.