Tag: International Relations
Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, US Officials Say
WASHINGTON — Senior Russian military leaders recently had conversations to discuss when and how Moscow might use a…
How a Looming Oil Ban Could Devastate a Small Italian City
Like thousands of Sicilians who live near Priolo Gargallo, part of an industrial petrochemical hub on this island’s…
Pelosi, in Armenia, Condemns Azerbaijan Over Clashes
Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Armenia on Sunday and condemned “illegal and deadly attacks by Azerbaijan”…
China Military Drills Appear to Simulate Attack on Taiwan
China’s military continued on Saturday to menace Taiwan with a series of drills, a show of force intended…
Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look
LANDSHUT, Germany — When Angela Merkel pulled the plug on nuclear power after the Fukushima meltdown, she set…
Biden Administration’s Bid to Cap Russia Oil Prices Faces Resistance
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s push to form an international buyers’ cartel to cap the price of Russian…
Why Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Is Raising U.S.-China Tensions
Follow our live coverage of Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit.Taiwan, an island of 23 million people 80 miles off…
What We Know About the Killing of Ayman al-Zawahri
The United States announced on Monday that it had killed Ayman al-Zawahri in a drone strike in Afghanistan,…
Why Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless
I have a lot of respect for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But if she does go ahead with…
Ukraine Grain Ship Passes Russia’s Black Sea Blockade
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — A ship loaded with corn on Monday became the first cargo vessel to sail from…
What Drives the Price of Wheat, Beyond War in Ukraine
The price of wheat has tumbled from its peak after Russia invaded Ukraine, but experts say one of…
How the Kremlin Is Forcing Ukrainians to Adopt Russian Life
They have handed out Russian passports, cellphone numbers and set-top boxes for watching Russian television. They have replaced…