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India May 2

Pakistan warns of a 'nuclear flashpoint,' urges Trump to step in amid rising tensions with India over Kashmir

Pakistan warns of a looming Indian strike, slams “war hysteria" and urges the U.S. to step in as Kashmir tensions risk triggering a nuclear crisis in South Asia.

Conflicts May 1

For Putin, 'US is the main enemy,' Estonian foreign minister says

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns Russian President Vladimir Putin sees the U.S. as the "main enemy" and aims to restore the Soviet empire. Estonia bolsters defense spending to 5% of GDP while welcoming HIMARS systems.

Immigration April 30

Uzbekistan agrees to pay for and accept its deported nationals in landmark agreement

The Trump administration struck a deal to deport over 100 illegal immigrants from Central Asia to Uzbekistan, setting a new model for immigration enforcement.

World April 30

Germany poised to get new conservative chancellor Friedrich Merz

Germany's next chancellor is set to be conservative leader Friedrich Merz after his party, thee Christian Democratic Union, reached a coalition deal with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party, the Social Democrats.

Media April 27

Trump may be on path to peace in Ukraine, Washington Post columnist admits

A Washington Post columnist wondered if President Donald Trump has "found a path to peace in Ukraine" in a rare show of optimism about Trump from the paper's liberal opinion section.

India April 26

Here's why a flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir matters

Following Tuesday's massacre of 26 mostly Indian tourists, hostilities have intensified between India and Pakistan over the hotly contested Kashmir region.

India April 25

Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in disputed Kashmir

As tensions soared following a deadly attack on tourists, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged fire along their frontier in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir.

Iran April 25

Trump says he'll be 'leading the pack' to war with Iran if deal prospects whither away

Trump says he favors a nuclear deal with Iran but won’t hesitate to take military action if talks collapse, insisting he won’t be dragged into war by Israel — but might enter one by choice.

India April 23

India downgrades ties with Pakistan after attack on Kashmir tourists

A day after suspected militants killed 26 people and injured 17 more at a tourist destination in Kashmir, India announced new measures to downgrade its ties with Pakistan.

Nikki Haley April 23

Nikki Haley on Russia and Ukraine says US should 'want to be on the right side of history'

Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley suggested that the U.S. should "want to be on the right side of history" regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.

World Politics April 18

EXCLUSIVE: As Afghan Christians face deportation, faith leaders urge Trump administration to reconsider

Afghan Christians in the U.S. face imminent deportation after the termination of TPS, and faith leaders have made urgent appeals to the Trump administration.