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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on April 7.

The U.S. and Iran Prepare for Nuclear Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at possible military actions if diplomacy fails.

Situation Report
John Haltiwanger, Rishi Iyengar
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a cabinet meeting in Washington.

U.S.-China Trade War Intensifies

Beijing is seeking new deals elsewhere to weather the storm, but some countries are opting out for fear of angering the White House.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
A gray missile is positioned on the corner of a fighter jet parked on a tarmac. A service member in a green flight uniform is seen striding across the pavement behind the fighter, framed by the dark open mouth of an aircraft hangar behind him.
A gray missile is positioned on the corner of a fighter jet parked on a tarmac. A service member in a green flight uniform is seen striding across the pavement behind the fighter, framed by the dark open mouth of an aircraft hangar behind him.

Trump May Blow Up U.S. Defense Sales to Europe

As old alliances crumble, the EU is looking to arm itself.

Argument
Luke McGee
An illustration shows a line of large shopping carts facing down a small Donald Trump figure holding two shopping bags. The stars of China's flag are in the upper left corner.
An illustration shows a line of large shopping carts facing down a small Donald Trump figure holding two shopping bags. The stars of China's flag are in the upper left corner.

Why Beijing Thinks It Can Beat Trump

China’s elites have a new confidence in their own system.

Analysis
Scott Kennedy
Xi, wearing a suit, holds up a glass of red wine.
Xi, wearing a suit, holds up a glass of red wine.

Trump’s Tariffs Are a Gift to Xi

Despite the steep tax on China, the U.S.-led economic roller coaster could work out in Beijing’s favor.

Argument
Howard W. French
Greer, a man with a short salt-and-pepper beard and wearing a suit and red tie, gestures with one hand as he speaks to Senator Ron Johnson. Johnson is an older and slightly taller man with gray hair and a suit, seen in profile with his hand against his chest as he listens, brow furrowed.
Greer, a man with a short salt-and-pepper beard and wearing a suit and red tie, gestures with one hand as he speaks to Senator Ron Johnson. Johnson is an older and slightly taller man with gray hair and a suit, seen in profile with his hand against his chest as he listens, brow furrowed.

Congress Is Still Trying to Wrest Back Trade Authority From Trump

But it will likely take far more economic damage to reverse decades of trade delegation.

Analysis
Keith Johnson
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty CEO Stephen Capus is pictured during an AFP interview at the outlet's headquarters in Prague on April 3.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty CEO Stephen Capus is pictured during an AFP interview at the outlet's headquarters in Prague on April 3.

‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’

The CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on his court battle with the Trump administration.

Insider
Rishi Iyengar
A delivery driver stops at a local charging station to change batteries on his electric scooter.
A delivery driver stops at a local charging station to change batteries on his electric scooter.

Tariffs Can’t Stop China’s Clean Energy From Winning the Future

Washington needs to recognize Chinese strengths, not rail against them.

Argument
Jonas Nahm, Jeremy Wallace
Two tanks trundle along an uneven dirt path, kicking up clouds of dust into the air as they move. Tall grass and wildflowers border one side of the path; beyond it lies a few small buildings and tall metal security fences.
Two tanks trundle along an uneven dirt path, kicking up clouds of dust into the air as they move. Tall grass and wildflowers border one side of the path; beyond it lies a few small buildings and tall metal security fences.

The Old War Is Over in Gaza, and a New One Is Underway

Israel’s tactics have changed and so have its objectives.

Argument
David E. Rosenberg
A group of four women in colorful dresses and head scarves sits on the floor around a setting of tea vessels and food.
A group of four women in colorful dresses and head scarves sits on the floor around a setting of tea vessels and food.

The Long Road to Justice for Sexual War Crimes

Sexual violence in Sudan is common. Accountability isn’t.

The Full Story
Neha Wadekar
Workers sew clothing at their stations in a garment factory in Savar, Bangladesh, on April 9.
Workers sew clothing at their stations in a garment factory in Savar, Bangladesh, on April 9.

How South Asia Will Respond to Trump’s Tariff Reversal

Countries in the region were already seeking trade talks rather than retaliation.

South Asia Brief
Michael Kugelman
Donald Trump points with one finger and gestures at Xi Jinping as they stand behind lecterns covere d in flowers. Behind them are flags of both countries against an ornate wall.
Donald Trump points with one finger and gestures at Xi Jinping as they stand behind lecterns covere d in flowers. Behind them are flags of both countries against an ornate wall.

Can Washington and Beijing Walk Back Their Trade War?

Both countries have expressed interest in negotiations, but it may be a painful journey to get there.

Analysis
Lili Pike, Christina Lu
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump Abruptly Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs for 90 Days—Except on China

The about-face appeared to surprise senior White House advisors but rallied global stock markets.

World Brief
Alexandra Sharp
Students of about 17 or 18 years old are seen from the side in sillhouette as they sit at desks in a classroom that's dimly lit, with shades pulled over the curtains against bright light outside. An American flag hangs from its side in one of the windows, backlit by light as well.
Students of about 17 or 18 years old are seen from the side in sillhouette as they sit at desks in a classroom that's dimly lit, with shades pulled over the curtains against bright light outside. An American flag hangs from its side in one of the windows, backlit by light as well.

The U.S. Has Never Known What to Do With Foreign Students

Are they a soft-power opportunity or a national security threat?

Analysis
Syrus Solo Jin
A sculpture of a bull decorated in the Chinese flag is seen above a securities exchange in Hong Kong.
A sculpture of a bull decorated in the Chinese flag is seen above a securities exchange in Hong Kong.

How China Should Handle Trump’s Tariffs

Tit-for-tat fights are a dead end.

Analysis
Lizzi C. Lee
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