The body, led by Mahmoud Abbas, administers parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and considers itself the rightful government of a future Palestinian state.
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Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions
Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse.
President Ahmed al-Shara Plans to Define Syria’s ‘New State’ at U.N.
When President Ahmed al-Shara speaks at the United Nations in New York today, he will seek to present an updated picture of his turbulent nation.
On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker
President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug.
Why Russia Sold Alaska to the U.S.
The Trump-Putin summit will take place in a former Russian colony that the United States bought for $7.2 million in 1867. Here’s how the deal came together and why its legacy matters.
Russia Makes Battlefield Advances in Ukraine, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks
Russian forces have moved several miles into Ukrainian-held territory in the east, threatening to outflank Ukraine’s positions.
For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals
The Russian leader sees direct talks with Trump as essential to achieving his ultimate aims in Ukraine.
Trump’s Demand to Trading Partners: Pledge Money or Get Higher Tariffs
President Trump is using an “Art of the Deal” approach to get other nations to hand over cash to lower their tariffs.
Trump Turns to Untested Tariffs to Reorder Global Trade
President Trump has long wanted to rework world trade. The tariffs set to go into effect next week will carry out that plan.