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What to Know About New Tariff Rates for Chinese Imports

By Miranda Jeyaretnam

Trump Signs $142 Billion Arms Deal with Saudi Arabia

By Callum Sutherland

The Philippines’ Duterte Dynasty Asserts Its Influence in Crucial Midterms

By Chad de Guzman / Manila

White South Africans Arrive as Refugees

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli
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Hamas Releases American-Israeli Hostage

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip, signaling potential progress in ceasefire negotiations.

By Callum Sutherland and Nik Popli

Why Trump and the Saudis Are Cozying Up

Here's what to expect from the U.S. President's high-stakes trip to Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.

By Ian Bremmer

U.S. and China Agree to Pause Tariffs

Both countries will lower reciprocal tariffs by 115% for an initial 90-day period as trade talks continue.

By Callum Sutherland and Nik Popli

Hamas Says Edan Alexander, American Hostage in Gaza, Will Be Released

The Hamas statement Sunday night does not say when the release will happen.

By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY / AP

Shaky India and Pakistan Cease-Fire Appears to Hold

Both sides had accused each other of violating the agreement.

By Olivia-Anne Cleary

Leaders Hope Pope Leo Will Continue Francis's Climate Legacy

An invitation has already been extended to Pope Leo XIV to attend this year’s COP30 U.N. climate conference in Brazil.

By Simmone Shah

What We Know So Far About Pope Leo's Upcoming Inauguration Mass

The inauguration Mass will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

By Solcyré Burga

Pope Leo Vows to Look at 'Challenges' Facing U.S. Catholic Church

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo, in 2023.

By Callum Sutherland

What to Know About Pakistan's Ongoing Water Crisis

Pakistan's water supply is already strained by climate change. India's threats could exacerbate the crisis.

By Simmone Shah

Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage

The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

By Aryn Baker

Pope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing in First Mass

"You have called me to carry that cross and to be blessed with that mission," Pope Leo told his cardinals.

By Rebecca Schneid

U.S.-China Trade Talks: What to Expect

Here’s what to know about Saturday’s trade negotiations

By Nik Popli

Why I Vowed to Speak for the Hamas Hostages Who Can't

I was freed in February after 505 days in captivity. International pressure can bring every hostage home.

By Tal Shoham

How It Fell to the Gulf States to Be India-Pakistan Peace-Brokers

Saudi Arabia, Iran, and others are playing a key albeit unfamiliar role in trying to cool regional tensions, filling a vacuum vacated by the U.S.

By Charlie Campbell

How Villanova Feels About Having the New Pope as an Alum

Robert Prevost, the first American elected Pope, got a degree in mathematics from Villanova University

By Sean Gregory

The Biggest Challenges Pope Leo XIV Faces

Pope Leo XIV inherits not just Pope Francis's legacy of reform, but a Catholic community at odds on several different issues—from LGBTQ+ issues to how to handle sexual abuse.

By Rebecca Schneid
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