For the first time in years, a Chinese leader desperately needed a few things from the United States.
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Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Cut Off Hamas Funding
The Biden administration also targeted the group’s Iranian supporters.
Slovakia to Halt Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, as New Leader Promised
The newly appointed prime minister, Robert Fico, whose party aligned with pro-Russian forces during the recent election campaign, had promised “not to send a single cartridge” of ammunition to Kyiv.
Israel Says It Will Destroy Hamas. But Who Will Govern Gaza?
Israel has set itself a stiff challenge in aiming to vanquish Hamas. But an even bigger question looms: Once in Gaza, how and when does Israel get out?
María Corina Machado Leads in Venezuela Primary to Oppose President Maduro
María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate, was leading in an election that showed voters’ faith in democracy and dissatisfaction with years of authoritarian rule.
Venezuela-U.S. Relations Soften Ahead of Key Primary Election
The release of political prisoners and the lifting of some U.S. sanctions comes as Venezuela’s opposition prepares to elect a candidate to challenge the country’s leader.
Venezuela Pledges Small Steps Toward Fair Elections Next Year
The agreement signed on Tuesday by the country’s authoritarian government and the opposition would not allow all candidates to run.
U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips
The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said.