Foreign policy

U.S., Brazil back fresh Venezuela election despite government, opposition rebuffs

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday seemingly backed a new election in Venezuela, after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also floated…

Trump returns to X ahead of Elon Musk interview, weighing down Trump Media stock

Elon Musk will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday evening on social media platform X, the latest collaboration between…

U.S. sends more forces and military hardware to the Middle East in anticipation of Iranian attack on Israel

The U.S. is sending more troops and military hardware to the Middle East as it seeks to increase the resources…

Trump promotes false Harris AI crowd size conspiracy

Former President Donald Trump on Sunday falsely accused his November election opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, of using artificial intelligence…

Hamas’ new political leader Yahya Sinwar is seen as more extreme — and less willing to compromise

Hamas on Tuesday appointed Yahya Sinwar as the leader of its political wing following the assassination of its former political…

Trump blames Harris, Biden for stock market meltdown after taking credit for past upswing

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for the stock market’s dramatic plunge, months after…

Ex-Trump White House officials, dozens of Republicans endorse Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Sunday flaunted over two dozen presidential endorsements from Republican party members, including some who…

U.S. recognizes Maduro’s opponent as winner in Venezuela election

The United States on Thursday recognized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s opponent and opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election, rejecting Maduro’s claim of victory. “Given…

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Whelan released in U.S., Russia prisoner swap

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were released Thursday by Russia as part of…

Israeli military says it killed Hamas armed wing leader Mohammed Deif in Gaza airstrike last month

Israel’s military on Thursday said it killed the chief of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike in July.…