Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington
David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.
International Relations
Trump Wants an Iran Deal, but It May Be Weaker Than His Supporters Demand
Iran rejects any deal that would ban it from any nuclear enrichment, long a demand of U.S. conservatives.
Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.
A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.
US Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees
Besides El Salvador, where the United States have already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.
Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks
Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.
4 Memorable Moments From Presidential Visits With Saudi Leaders
From F.D.R. to Trump, presidents have traveled to see Saudi Arabia and its royal family on a variety of diplomatic missions, some more inscrutable than others.
Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Kicking Off Tour of Gulf States
President Trump, who will also go to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, has told advisers that he wants to sign deals worth more than $1 trillion on the trip.
Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf?
His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.
Reluctant at First, Trump Officials Intervened in South Asia as Nuclear Fears Grew
After Vice President JD Vance suggested that the conflict between India and Pakistan was not America’s problem, the Trump administration grew concerned that it could spiral out of control.
EU Leaders Sound Hopeful on Trump Trade Negotiations
A day after Trump called the European Union’s top official “so fantastic,” she and Germany’s chancellor emphasized a desire to negotiate on tariffs.