It was the latest twist in a simmering diplomatic conflict over Greenland. President Trump wants the island to be a U.S. territory, but Denmark refuses to give it up.
Tag: Politics and Government
Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft
Some detractors think the new bill is too weak to fill the recruitment gap. Others worry it will inevitably lead to forced conscription.
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
Nigel Farage Promises Mass Deportations if Elected UK Prime Minister
The plans announced by the leader of Reform U.K., which is leading opinion polls in Britain, illustrated how he is driving a hardening of the debate around immigration.
French Prime Minister Calls Special Parliamentary Session to Address Ballooning Debt
Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
Tiébilé Dramé, Voice for Rights in Mali, Is Dead at 70
A former foreign minister, he founded an opposition political party and then served in the government as an unflagging negotiator with northern rebels.
Iran Extends Government Shutdowns Amid Soaring Heat and Power Cuts
Amid suffocating temperatures, the Iranian authorities are closing public offices and cutting water and electricity as the country struggles with an energy crisis.
Thaksin Shinawatra, Former Thai Premier, Cleared of Insulting Monarchy
But the reprieve for Thaksin Shinawatra, who remains a political force, did not mean that the legal troubles for him and his family were over.
Trump Budget Office Is Withholding H.I.V. Funds That Congress Appropriated
Lawmakers allocated $6 billion this fiscal year for PEPFAR, the H.I.V. prevention and treatment program, but the administration has indicated it will release less than half of that.
Israel’s Operation to Take Control of Gaza City Looms. Where Does It Stand?
The Israeli government is expanding its operation in Gaza, despite its generals’ advice and as it deliberates on a new cease-fire proposal.