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How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
ByLuke Broadwater January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.

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An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond
ByDavid E. Sanger January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

President Trump has left himself plenty of room for maximal intervention. But there are a host of potential wild cards, each with risks for the president.

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A Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Peter Eavis December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.

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Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict
ByMotoko Rich November 30, 2025

The pope, en route to Lebanon after visiting Turkey, said he had discussed with the Turkish president how the Vatican might help Israel and the Palestinian territories find peace.

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Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict
ByMotoko Rich November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.

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‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.
ByLuke Broadwater September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.

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U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 21, 2025

The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.

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U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.

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The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
ByLara Jakes September 18, 2025

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
ByLara Jakes September 18, 2025

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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