U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Trump Swaps Out Tariffs for Even More Tariffs

Foreign leaders accuse the White House of using forced labor allegations as a smokescreen for protectionist measures.

Fighters gather around a pickup truck carrying a turret in its bed on the sand along the Red Sea.
Fighters gather around a pickup truck carrying a turret in its bed on the sand along the Red Sea.

Is the Red Sea the New Hormuz Crisis?

Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping risk adding a new front to the Iran war.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman clasps one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hands while seated during an Oval Office meeting at the White House. Both leaders are smiling.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman clasps one of U.S. President Donald Trump’s hands while seated during an Oval Office meeting at the White House. Both leaders are smiling.

Trump Approves Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia

But without “gold standard” constraints, the pact could allow Riyadh to eventually develop a warhead.

A small fishing boat sails in front of a massive container ship.
A small fishing boat sails in front of a massive container ship.

Who Is Trump’s Next Tariff Target?

Trump’s latest protectionist measures will likely exacerbate trade tensions and reignite legal battles.

Fighters holding weapons stand in a line on a beach in front of the Red Sea.
Fighters holding weapons stand in a line on a beach in front of the Red Sea.

Houthis Declare a Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia

The move could increase pressure on already-strained global energy markets.

An Iranian flag flutters at a port.
An Iranian flag flutters at a port.

U.S., Iranian Forces Target Civilian Infrastructure

Attacks on bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities could be considered war crimes.

A group of protesters hold cardboard placards written in Ukrainian in protest of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
A group of protesters hold cardboard placards written in Ukrainian in protest of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Zelensky’s Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Public Outcry in Ukraine

Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was popular for his drone development push—but not enough to keep him in office.

A pedestrian walks on the embankment of the Port of Odesa.
A pedestrian walks on the embankment of the Port of Odesa.

Russia Shifts Its Focus to the Black Sea

Moscow is targeting trade routes and deepwater ports to strain Ukraine’s wartime economy.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks straight ahead while sitting in the Oval Office of the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump looks straight ahead while sitting in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump Pivots His Strait of Hormuz Strategy—Again

Pressure from Gulf leaders prompted Trump to abandon proposed tolls.

Two ships sail near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The picture is hazy.
Two ships sail near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. The picture is hazy.

Trump Is Taking a Page Out of Iran’s Playbook

The White House vows to charge all commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One.
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One.

U.S.-Iran Talks May Continue, but the Cease-Fire Is Over

Regional powers push Washington and Tehran to pause strikes to allow for negotiations.

A nighttime view shows a large fire blazing along a shoreline, with intense orange flames and thick dark smoke rising into the sky. The fire reflects brightly on the water's surface. In the foreground, circular aquaculture pens float in the water, while several boats are positioned near the burning structures in the background.
A nighttime view shows a large fire blazing along a shoreline, with intense orange flames and thick dark smoke rising into the sky. The fire reflects brightly on the water's surface. In the foreground, circular aquaculture pens float in the water, while several boats are positioned near the burning structures in the background.

U.S., Iran Return to the Brink of All-Out War

As both sides intensify strikes, future peace talks appear uncertain.

U.S. President Donald Trump sits in a chair during a NATO meeting. A U.S. flag is seen behind him.
U.S. President Donald Trump sits in a chair during a NATO meeting. A U.S. flag is seen behind him.

Is the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Over?

Trump calls continued peace talks a “waste of time” as strikes resume.

French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a visit to the Umayyad Mosque.
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a visit to the Umayyad Mosque.

Explosions in Damascus Won’t Shake Macron’s Faith in Sharaa

France remains committed to bolstering cooperation with Syria.

The Atakule tower is illuminated in blue for the 2026 NATO leaders’ summit.
The Atakule tower is illuminated in blue for the 2026 NATO leaders’ summit.

What to Expect at the 2026 NATO Summit

It’s a precarious time for the world’s largest military alliance.

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