As Donald J. Trump prepares to take office in the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky attended a meeting hosted by the NATO chief to plot the path forward in the war with Russia.
Tag: International Relations
China Lengthens Visa-Free Stays for Tourists
In its efforts to attract visitors, the country extended stays from less than a week to up to 10 days for visitors between destinations.
Ahmed al-Shara Vows to Disband and Integrate Syria’s Armed Factions
Ahmed al-Shara said that fighters would be brought under the defense ministry’s authority. The announcement came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited captured Syrian territory.
Trump’s Tariffs Helped Northern Vietnam Boom Like Never Before. What Now?
The north benefited from the global search for alternatives to Chinese manufacturing. No one knows whether a second Trump term will impede or accelerate that growth.
U.S. Cites ‘Indications’ North Korean Soldiers Died Fighting for Russia
The Pentagon spokesman said the North Koreans had entered combat last week in the Russian region of Kursk, but he did not specify the number of casualties.
What North Korea Gains By Sending Troops to Fight For Russia
Sending troops to fight against Ukraine has gotten North Korea much-needed cash and diplomatic leverage. But there may be hidden costs, too.
Syrian Rebel Leader Calls for Lifting of Sanctions, as Assad Defends Exit
Ahmed al-Shara urged nations to remove sanctions from Syria and the terrorism designation from his group so Syria could rebuild. Bashar al-Assad also gave his first account of fleeing to Russia.
Putin Stays Silent on Syria in Meeting With Russia’s Military
In an hourlong televised meeting with his top military brass, Vladimir Putin left Syria unmentioned and made it clear that winning in Ukraine was his top priority.
Austin Tice’s Mother Appeals to Netanyahu to Pause Strikes to Search for Son in Syrian Area
Debra Tice wrote to the Israeli prime minister that her family had “credible information” that Austin Tice may be held in a prison outside Damascus, in an area where Israel had been conducting military operations.
German Government Collapses as Chancellor Olaf Scholz Loses Confidence Vote
Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote, deepening the political turbulence in one of the continent’s most powerful economies.