Tag: Foreign policy
New leaders, new era: US-Israel relations reach crossroads
WASHINGTON — Their countries at crossroads, the new leaders of the United States and Israel have inherited a relationship that is at once imperiled...
EU diplomat: mistrust at core of Lebanon political crisis
BEIRUT — A struggle for power and strong mistrust is at the heart of the fight between Lebanese political leaders and the deadlock over...
EU threatens Lebanese politicians with sanctions over crisis
BEIRUT — The European Union’s foreign policy chief Saturday berated Lebanese politicians for delays in forming a new Cabinet, warning the union could impose...
Back home: Biden has daunting to-do list after European tour
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing a formidable to-do list now that he’s back from his summit-filled trip to Europe, with pressing legislative...
UN proposal seeks arms embargo and democracy in Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly is expected to approve a resolution calling on Myanmar’s junta to restore the country’s democratic transition and...
In Iran’s subdued election, many voters appear to stay home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As Iranian state TV showed people streaming to cast their ballots Friday and news anchors praised them for coming...
Back home: Biden has daunting to-do list after European tour
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is facing a formidable to-do list now that he’s back from his summit-filled trip to Europe, with pressing legislative...
Face to face: Biden, Putin ready for long-anticipated summit
GENEVA — President Joe Biden and Russia's Vladimir Putin sit down Wednesday for their highly anticipated summit in the Swiss capital, a moment of...
EU urges members to stay united as ties worsen with Russia
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s testy relations with Russia are likely to get worse and the bloc’s 27 member countries must ensure that Moscow...
Analysis: Subdued Iran vote will still impact wider Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's presidential election on Friday, though likely more a coronation for a hard-line candidate long cultivated by Supreme Leader...