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Jan 2, 2025 · People watch fireworks and a drone show during 2025 New Year’s Day celebrations in Doha, Qatar (Sipa photo by Yousef Masoud via AP Images). Trump’s second term. U.S. President-elect Donald ...

5 days ago · If all goes well, the war in Gaza may soon be coming to an end. On Sunday, the first phase of a three-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas went into effect, beginning with a halt in ...

Dec 25, 2024 · How the EU and U.K. overcome political paralysis to meet pressing challenges will be the dominant theme of European politics in 2025.

Oct 7, 2024 · After 100 days in office, Panama’s new president has notched some quick wins. He’ll need more than that to restore faith in politics and the government.

Feb 22, 2024 · Despite the rhetorical commitment to repudiating Trump, Biden may find it difficult to fully restore a pre-Trump status quo. Countries may no longer be willing to follow the U.S. lead on democracy ...

Oct 11, 2024 · U.S. President Joe Biden walks to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting, in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 14, 2022 (AP photo by Alex Brandon).

Dec 13, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron poses with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Dec. 7, 2024 (AP photo by Aurelien Morissard).

Aug 23, 2024 · Anyone hoping Kamala Harris will “reshape” U.S. foreign policy is likely to be disappointed. But don’t expect just a continuation of Biden’s approach.

The focus on mining the critical minerals for the green transition overlooks a key area of China’s dominance: the smelting industry.