A canceled military drill was not enough to get the North Koreans back to the table to discuss denuclearization.
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Pompeo Calls for Restraint in Hong Kong, and McConnell Asks Trump to Speak Up
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the police and protesters should refrain from violence. Senator Mitch McConnell said President Trump should make forceful statements on Hong Kong.
In Shift, U.S. Says Israeli Settlements in West Bank Do Not Violate International Law
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the reversal of decades of American policy that may doom any peace efforts.
Trump’s Made-for-TV Trade War Keeps World Guessing
The president’s unpredictability and demands of China are complicating an end to the long-running dispute, experts say.
South Korea Resists U.S. Pressure to Improve Ties With Japan
Defense Secretary Mark Esper had urged Seoul to reconsider abandoning a military intelligence-sharing deal with Tokyo.
North Korea Says U.S. Sought More Talks, but Calls It a ‘Trick’
The top North Korean envoy to the negotiations with Washington said he was not interested unless the United States was ready to make substantial concessions.
Behind the Scenes, Erdogan’s Friendly White House Visit Had Tense Moments
The Turkish leader clashed with a Republican senator and returned President Trump’s pointed letter warning against a military incursion into Syria.
As Talks With Putin Loom, Ukraine Looks in Vain for U.S. Help
Kiev wants Western support as it seeks to end its conflict with Russia. But amid the impeachment drama, Washington, its staunchest backer, is increasingly out of the picture.
‘I’m a Big Fan’: Trump Gives Warm Welcome to Turkey’s Erdogan
President Trump seemed unbothered by Turkey’s recent invasion of Syria, which prompted outrage in Congress and among some in his administration.
U.S. Struggles to Keep Allies in Fight Against ISIS in Syria
Trump praises mission to protect oil fields while top national security aides seek to retain allies in Syria after death of top ISIS leader.