Iran has freed five Americans, while the U.S. has agreed to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets and to dismiss federal charges against five imprisoned Iranians.
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Trump’s Jury for Jan. 6 Trial: A City That Remembers the Capitol Attack
Jurors drawn from among the residents of the District of Columbia will be called on to decide the fate of the former president.
Modi and India’s Diaspora: A Complex Love Affair Making Global Waves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to fuse his image to the economic and political power of Indians abroad. They voice both pride and worry in return.
Modi’s Visits Abroad Help to Build His Image in India
For an audience in India, the prime minister is linking his diplomatic reception abroad, and himself, to the country’s growing importance on the world stage.
Why Xi Jinping Blames U.S. Containment for China’s Troubles
Xi Jinping criticized what he called a U.S.-led campaign of “encirclement and suppression.” His new foreign minister said it was impossible for China not to fight back.
Behind the Balloon Is China’s Push for Business to Serve the Military
The Chinese government has tried to meld its military and civilian innovation, prompting a backlash from the United States.
What China’s Military Balloons Show About Its Spying Ambitions
Chinese military scientists have been looking for ways to make them more durable, harder to detect and even to serve as platforms that fire advanced weapons.
New Armored Vehicles Will Help Ukraine Take the Fight to Russia
The Western allies’ provision of infantry fighting vehicles signals their support for new offensives in coming months, analysts said.
In an Era of Confrontation, Biden and Xi Seek to Set Terms
Their first in-person presidential meeting, coming after both warned of deepening military, economic and diplomatic rivalry, will show how they address a range of U.S.-China tensions.