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NATO to speed up procurement of key weapons at Washington summit
NATO is set to announce renewed efforts to acquire air defense, long-range fires, and artillery ammunition.
Michael Linennen/NATO
Brazil’s top court votes to decriminalize marijuana possession in move that could reduce prison numbers
The Supreme Court’s decision was condemned by politicians, who are simultaneously advancing their own law to tighten drug legislation.
Jorge Silva/Reuters
Lai slams China over Taiwanese independence death penalty law
Taiwan’s president said China’s autocracy was “evil” after Beijing passed a law that allows supporters of Taiwanese independence to be sentenced to death.
REUTERS/Ann Wang
Iran’s nuclear program may be expanding dramatically
The regime says its uranium enrichment program is for civilian purposes only, but new construction at a key facility suggests otherwise.
Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA via Reuters
Putin signs pact with North Korea to offer mutual aid in face of ‘aggression’
The Russian president and North Korean leader made the agreement during the former’s rare visit to Pyongyang.
Sputnik/Gravriil Grigorov/Pool via Reuters
Ukraine summit ends without support from key powers for peace communique
China, India, and Saudi Arabia were not among the 80 countries that signed a statement agreeing the territorial integrity of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace deal.
Michael Buholzer/Pool via Reuters
How Modi’s foreign policy 3.0 may change after losing his majority
Analysts say India’s new coalition government could bolster the country’s credibility as a democratic partner.
Haiti forms new government amid ongoing gang violence
The country has struggled to form a government since the 2021 assassination of then-President Jovenel Moïse.
Blinken casts doubt on swift resolution to Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken indicated that Hamas’ proposed changes to the ceasefire deal currently on the table would not halt the war in Gaza.
Key Sudan city at risk of falling to rebels as humanitarian crisis deepens
Analysts say the lack of international action is a political choice.
Hamas responds to US ceasefire proposal for Gaza
Hamas’ response has not yet been shared with reporters, but it told various outlets it required an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire.
Nigerian army faces new abuse allegations as it battles Boko Haram insurgency
Amnesty International accused the Nigerian authorities of grossly failing the women and girls in their care.
Semaforum with Edward Wong: Journalism in Beijing and the Beltway
New York Times diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong talks about parallels between the US and China, the differences in reporting on the two countries, and what has driven the deterioration of the relationship.
China’s AI surveillance enters the classroom
AI is now being used to monitor students during their yearly university placement exams.
EU ready to start Ukraine membership talks, but Hungary remains an obstacle
EU officials are hoping to start negotiations on Kyiv’s accession before Hungary assumes the bloc’s presidency in July.
US to adopt more ‘competitive’ nuclear weapons strategy
A senior White House official is expected to say the US will need a different approach to nuclear issues after outreach to Moscow and China has fallen short.
Chinese activists commemorate 35th Tiananmen anniversary as Beijing cracks down on dissent
The story of the June 4 massacre at Tiananmen Square is a point of contention and resistance to Beijing’s control, particularly among the Chinese diaspora.
Russia ramps up disinformation campaigns ahead of European elections
Analysts say the EU isn’t equipped to deal with the surge in Russian disinformation.