Leaders in Beijing have declared their aims are peaceful, but developments in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet and elsewhere — as well as a military parade — may indicate otherwise.
Tag: International Relations
North Korean Missile Delivers a Message: There’s Little Japan Can Do
The launch reinforced how deeply Japan has been sidelined as President Trump tries to restart nuclear talks with North Korea despite a string of missile tests.
The Berlin Police Are Confident the Killer Is in Jail. They Just Don’t Know His Name.
The German authorities suspect the well-planned killing of a former Chechen separatist in Berlin was carried out by a Russian hit man released from prison for that purpose.
United Nations Live Updates: Trump Calls for Nationalism in Assembly Speech
Presidents and prime ministers have converged at the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage, amid crises ranging from climate change to possible armed conflict between Iran and the United States.
What Is the United Nations? Its History, Its Goals and Its Relevance
A brief look at what the 193-member United Nations does and how it works as leaders convene in New York for the annual General Assembly.
Iran Says British Tanker Is Free to Go After 2 Months of Detention
Tehran had accused the tanker, the Stena Impero, of violating maritime rules, but the seizure was seen as retaliation for the holding of an Iranian tanker off Gibraltar.
600 Meetings and a World of Conflict: What to Expect at the U.N. General Assembly
Nearly 200 leaders will converge on the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage for five days of speeches, hundreds of meetings — and clashes over climate change, Iran and trade.
As Taiwan Loses Influence, China Gains Ground in Race With U.S.
Two Pacific nations severed ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing this week, boosting China in its contest with the United States for influence in the region.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Israel, Iran, Spain Elections
Here’s what you need to know.
Spanish Court Calls U.S. Extradition Request Politically Motivated
A Spanish court said that the United States’ request was politically motivated, and that drug trafficking charges leveled against the former intelligence chief lacked sufficient detail.