In Xi’s China, Top General’s Fall Shows Precariousness of Power
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he is the most public example of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.Read More
Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico
The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.Read More
Travel Math: When Flying Costs as Much as the Train, Who Wins?
Amtrak says dynamic pricing has helped strengthen its finances, but travelers often grumble at the cost, especially for last-minute travel. Still, the train has a secret weapon: avoiding the airport.Read More
The Taliban Say They’re Ready to Release U.S. Prisoners. But Which Ones?
Top Afghan officials say they want two American detainees released “as soon as possible,” but the Trump administration says a third one should be included.Read More
For Greenland Tourism, Trump’s Interest Creates Uncertainty
Bookings to the island increased last year, and there are plans for two new airports. Threats from President Trump may change that.Read More
As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage
Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.Read More
Mamdani Clears Early Hurdles as Storm Bears Down on New York
Mayor Zohran Mamdani made use of his strong communication skills, and the Sanitation Department said every road was plowed at least twice by Sunday evening.Read More
Killing Prompts Only a Defiant Response From Trump
Even as the second death of a protester in Minnesota brought demands for accountability, the president, insulated from dissenting voices, stuck to his pattern of reflexively blaming opponents.Read More
How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting
The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.Read More
A Sunday Snowstorm Blankets New York
The city got about nine inches of snow and at least one person died from exposure to the cold as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced his first big test in nuts-and-bolts governing.Read More