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India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales

admin7 May 2025

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.

Wednesday Briefing

admin7 May 2025

The papal conclave begins.

5 Charged After Deadly Migrant Boat Incident in California

admin7 May 2025

The five people, all Mexican nationals, were arrested after a vessel carrying migrants capsized and killed at least three people near San Diego, the authorities said.

Blackstone President Donates $125 Million to Israeli Medical School

admin7 May 2025

The gift is the largest in Tel Aviv University’s history, and is expected to help relieve Israel’s shortage of doctors.

Drama, Fashion and Cigarettes: Internet Casts Pop Gaze on Pope’s Selection

admin7 May 2025

In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City.

The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis

admin7 May 2025

As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.

Why China Is Investing So Much Money in Moroccan Factories

admin7 May 2025

Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the trade war.

Why Poland Wants All of Europe to Do More to Defend Itself

admin7 May 2025

Shaken by Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine, Poland is again feeling angst about being abandoned by the United States.

Venezuela’s Opposition Leaders Flee to U.S. After 412 Days in Hiding

admin7 May 2025

The five officials ran one of the most consequential presidential campaigns in the country’s history while sheltering at the Argentine diplomatic residence.

TikTok, Facing a U.S. Ban, Tells Advertisers: We’re Here and Confident

admin7 May 2025

The company’s executives tried to reassure potential advertisers about the app’s future in the United States without directly addressing a looming ban under a federal law.