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Tapped by Trudeau to Steer Foreign Affairs, She’s Now His Possible Successor

Mélanie Joly, Canada’s top diplomat, has already faced off against India and China, with Donald Trump up next. She’s also considered a top contender to replace Justin Trudeau.

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With Assad Challenged, a Push to Cut Syria’s Ties to Iran Grows More Unlikely

Even as Israel bombarded Syria, officials say the U.S. and Gulf countries were working to weaken its president’s alliance with Tehran. Rebels’ shock advance has dampened those hopes.

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Writers Silenced by Stalin Get New Life Amid War in Ukraine

The Soviet regime killed a generation of literary artists in the 1930s. Their legacy is being reclaimed as Ukraine fights to preserve its cultural heritage.

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For Some Koreans, Martial Law Stirs Harrowing Memories of Gwangju Uprising

“I immediately thought of 1980, and the fear and desperation we felt,” said a 60-year-old lawmaker who lived through the massacre of protesters in Gwangju.

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Live Updates: South Korean Leader’s Fate Is in Doubt as Lawmakers Move to Impeach Him

The effort to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol reflected fury over his audacious declaration of martial law in response to political gridlock. He lifted the order within hours after it sparked protests.

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NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

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Italian Sentenced in Killing of Ex-Girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin

The killing ignited national outrage and provoked calls for stronger measures to protect women.

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NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

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Biden, in Angola, Recalls Bitter Legacy of Slavery

In becoming the first American leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy that originally defined relations with Africa.

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Amid Syria’s Rebel Offensive, a Geopolitical Cauldron Simmers

Iran and Russia, both stretched by conflicts of their own, have experienced setbacks in Syria after a rebel offensive in the northwest of the country.

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