The State Department says diplomats in Riyadh learned of the atrocities from research groups last summer, contradicting an earlier statement that the United States was not aware until December.
Tag: International Relations
Europe’s ‘Tormented History’ Drives an Ambitious Macron Protégé
Clément Beaune, who had a double coming out as a gay man with Jewish roots, wants to be mayor of Paris, revive the center-left and build the united Europe he cherishes.
Pope Visits Mongolia, With an Eye on Russia and China
The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics there. But it also brings him close to two great powers that have vexed him.
Could Australia and New Zealand Become One Nation?
A New Zealand lawmaker talked about the idea last week, though a union is unlikely ever to take place.
China’s Disinformation Fuels Anger Over Fukushima Water Release
By exaggerating the risks from Japan’s discharge of treated wastewater, Beijing hopes to cast Japan and its allies as conspirators in malfeasance, analysts say.
An Obsolete German Tank Seeks a Second Life on Ukraine’s Front Lines
The Cold War-era Leopard 1A5 may be old, but it is still effective, Germany says. The country is now training Ukrainian troops to operate the weapons.
Two Years After Afghanistan Exit, Biden Resists Calls for More Taliban Contact
Some U.S. officials had clung to the hope that the Taliban had moderated since they last controlled the country in the 1990s.
Ukraine and Russia Are Hit by Dueling Overnight Aerial Attacks
Four military cargo planes at a Russia airfield were damaged, and the Kyiv region was hit with one of the most significant missile and drone barrages in months.
For Greek Fires and Other Crises, E.U. Builds Emergency Force
The European Union deployed firefighters and equipment in what could be a preview of how it handles disasters linked to climate change.
Paul Whelan, American Imprisoned in Russia, Is Seen in a New Video
In footage posted by the state-owned network RT, he is shown in several settings, including in a cafeteria. Mr. Whelan has been largely out of sight since he was convicted by a Russian court in 2020.