Over the past month, the U.S. ramped up pressure on Iran. We spoke with Iranians to see how they feel about the threat of war and U.S.-Iran relations.
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North Korea Envoy Warns U.S. Over ‘Outrageous’ Ship Seizure
After calling the United States “a gangster country” in a letter to the United Nations secretary general, the North’s ambassador to the world body held a rare news conference to deliver a warning.
The New New World: As Huawei Loses Google, the U.S.-China Tech Cold War Gets Its Iron Curtain
The White House’s hard-line approach threatens to speed up the development of two technology worlds, further isolating one-fifth of internet users.
To Many Chinese, America Was Like ‘Heaven.’ Now They’re Not So Sure.
As the trade war rages, ambivalence in China about the United States has posed an unusual challenge for the Communist Party.
Israel Presses the Case Against Iran, but Not for War
Israel has quietly played an instrumental role in the escalating tensions in the Middle East. But analysts say it wants to pressure Iran, not start a war.
Greek Anarchists Vandalize U.S. Ambassador’s Home
An anarchist group called Rouvikonas claimed responsibility, saying it was acting in solidarity with an imprisoned hit man for a now-defunct terrorist group.
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Is ‘on the Side of God’
Ambassador David M. Friedman’s comments were the latest sign of the Trump administration’s partiality in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
U.S.-Russia Talks Expose Deep Fissures, Despite Hopes for Better Ties
As tensions between the United States and Iran mount, there was no sign of Moscow siding with Washington to pressure Tehran.
The New New World: In China, Some Fear the End of ‘Chimerica’
As the trade war with the U.S. threatens to decouple the world’s two largest economies, some in China argue that the two sides benefit from the relationship more than they admit.
Sweden Reopens Rape Case Against Julian Assange
The authorities are resuming an investigation into an old assault accusation against the WikiLeaks founder. That could complicate U.S. efforts to extradite him.