Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine will work “swiftly and very sensibly” on an agreement granting the United States access to its natural resources, in an apparent overture to tamp down tensions that had flared with President Trump over the…

Trump Appears to Back Away From His Gaza Plan

President Trump on Friday appeared to back off his demand that some two million Palestinians be permanently relocated from the Gaza Strip to nearby countries in the Middle East so the United States could take over the territory and develop…

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

It has been a rocky few months for Christian Lindner, and for the German political system that he has thrown into chaos. In November, Mr. Lindner, who was the federal finance minister, effectively toppled Germany’s fragile government in a bid…

Trump Cuts Protections for Haitians, Putting Them on Track for Deportation

Follow the latest news on the Trump administration. The Trump administration on Thursday cut protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the United States, putting them on track to be targeted for deportation this summer, according to government documents…

Trudeau Thumbs Nose at Trump as Canadians Revel in Hockey Win

It took Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada just minutes to tap out his reaction to his nation’s victory over the United States in an international hockey championship final on Thursday in Boston. “You can’t take our country — and…

U.S. Objects to Calling Russia ‘Aggressor’ in G7 Statement on Ukraine Invasion

The United States is opposing calling Russia the aggressor in the war with Ukraine in a Group of 7 statement being drafted to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, three senior officials from countries involved said on Thursday.…

Greenland’s Big Moment – The New York Times

Even though many Greenlanders said they are not fans of Mr. Trump, they enjoy watching him push Denmark around. In interviews, they expressed confidence that this would ultimately help them get a sovereign state of their own — something no…

In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans

After meeting with Russian negotiators to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, trumpeting “the incredible opportunities that exist to partner with the Russians.” Hours…

China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting

China’s foreign minister on Thursday defended South Africa’s effort to promote solidarity, equality and sustainability at Group of 20 gatherings this year, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio boycotted the first high-level meeting in Johannesburg this week because of…