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China Accuses U.S. Spy Agency of Winter Games Cyberattacks
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-accuses-u-s-spy-agency-of-winter-games-cyberattacks-8125642c
Published: April 15, 2025 09:58
While the two superpowers are locked in a trade standoff, Beijing is growing increasingly aggressive in pushing back in other ways against perceived efforts to prevent China’s rise.
Trump’s Trade War Deepens Threat to U.S. Brands in China
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/trump-trade-war-us-brands-china-a347932c
Published: April 15, 2025 03:00
The tariff fight is deepening Chinese consumers’ preference for domestic goods.
Israel Has Taken Over About a Third of the Gaza Strip
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-has-taken-over-about-a-third-of-the-gaza-strip-9e82d2ea
Published: April 15, 2025 03:00
Israeli troops now hold about a third of the Gaza Strip and are threatening to chip away more if Hamas doesn’t release its hostages.
U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/yemen-houthis-operation-us-support-975febe6
Published: April 15, 2025 01:00
Pro-government militias are sensing an opportunity to claw back territory from the Iran-backed Houthis, who have been hobbled by American bombing.
Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Moscow
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/aides-push-trump-to-adopt-tougher-approach-with-moscow-a0d20e65
Published: April 14, 2025 22:57
Some senior officials are skeptical of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interest in halting the Ukraine fighting.
Hungary Curbs LGBT Rights With Constitutional Amendment
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/hungary-curbs-lgbt-rights-with-constitutional-amendment-1459a232
Published: April 14, 2025 21:53
The changes seek to bolster Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s base as opposition pressure mounts.
Civilian Death Toll in Ukraine Climbs, as Putin Resists Trump’s Peace Drive
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/civilian-death-toll-in-ukraine-climbs-as-putin-resists-trumps-peace-drive-caf5be12
Published: April 14, 2025 12:34
Ukraine and European countries said the latest Russian missile strike showed Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn’t interested in a cease-fire.
European Gas Prices Rise But Bearish Signals Weigh on Market
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/european-gas-prices-rise-but-bearish-signals-weigh-on-market-7ffe24e4
Published: April 14, 2025 08:40
European natural-gas prices rose in early trade but remained below 35 euros a megawatt hour amid a series of bearish signals that could ease pressure on the region’s depleted inventories.
Meet the Russian Dubbed ‘Putin’s Brain’ Who Is Courting Trump Supporters
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/alexander-dugin-russia-putin-trump-voters-1740f271
Published: April 14, 2025 03:00
Alexander Dugin, a longtime fixture of Russian far-right politics, has become one of the hottest guests on MAGA podcasts.
Ecuador Re-Elects Leader Fighting War on Gangs Smuggling Cocaine to U.S.
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/ecuador-re-elects-leader-fighting-war-on-gangs-smuggling-cocaine-to-u-s-21e7dc0a
Published: April 14, 2025 02:05
Daniel Noboa wins despite failing to stop the country’s transformation into one of Latin America’s most violent places.
U.S. Allies Are Sitting Out Trump’s Trade War With China
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-china-tariffs-trade-war-87e3dfab
Published: April 14, 2025 01:00
Imposition of new tariffs on nearly every country adds to concerns in Europe and Asia about relying on America.
Arson Fire Reported at Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/arson-fire-reported-at-pennsylvania-governors-residence-336873fc
Published: April 13, 2025 15:58
Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated after someone set fire to their Harrisburg home, police say.
Iran Has a Reason to Strike a Nuclear Deal: Its Economy Is in Trouble
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-has-a-reason-to-strike-a-nuclear-deal-its-economy-is-in-trouble-3d93838b
Published: April 13, 2025 13:19
Crippling sanctions and systemic corruption are pushing ordinary Iranians to the brink at a politically sensitive moment.
No, Not That Gaza. How Trump’s War on Waste Baffled Mozambique
https://www.wsj.com/world/africa/gaza-mozambique-us-condom-shipments-trump-88d443db
Published: April 13, 2025 13:00
The White House claimed U.S. aid workers shipped 3.3 billion condoms to Hamas. They didn’t.
Russian Missile Strike Kills at Least 31 in Ukrainian City
https://www.wsj.com/world/russian-missile-strike-kills-at-least-31-in-ukrainian-city-e6c6443c
Published: April 13, 2025 12:17
The attack happened two days after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to negotiate a cease-fire.
China’s March Lending Jumped on Government Stimulus Push
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/chinas-march-lending-jumped-on-government-stimulus-push-a49ad231
Published: April 13, 2025 11:11
China’s new loans rebounded more than expected in March after a sharp fall in the prior month, as Beijing moved to shore up the tariff-hit economy with more muscular fiscal support.
Having a Bad Quarter? Call Your Astrologer
https://www.wsj.com/world/having-a-bad-quarter-call-your-astrologer-ebd8cd5b
Published: April 13, 2025 03:00
Business moguls in South Asia make sure the stars and planets are aligned for success before choosing the location of offices or launching new ventures.
Europe Scrambles to Break Its Dependence on Musk’s Cheap Satellites
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/europe-eutelsat-elon-musk-starlink-c283c4c8
Published: April 13, 2025 03:00
Authorities in the region are counting on a homegrown alternative to Starlink and its unpredictable owner.
Blasting a Path: An Illustrated Guide to Russia’s Battle Tactics
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/blasting-a-path-an-illustrated-guide-to-russias-battle-tactics-a0163d9c
Published: April 13, 2025 03:00
Russia’s military is bludgeoning its way forward in Ukraine, combining the brute force of the Red Army with the help of modern technology.
U.S., Iran Begin High Stakes Nuclear Talks in Oman
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-iran-begin-high-stakes-nuclear-talks-in-oman-fc07cdce
Published: April 12, 2025 14:04
Washington is seeking to block Tehran’s path to a nuclear weapon amid threats of U.S. military action.
Putin’s Secret Dealmaker Emerges From the Shadows in Ukraine Peace Talks
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-dealmaker-sergei-beseda-26413208
Published: April 12, 2025 01:00
Sergei Beseda, known to the CIA as ‘the Baron,’ also figured in one of the world’s biggest prisoner swaps.
Israel and Turkey in Talks to Avoid Conflict Over Syria
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-and-turkey-in-talks-to-avoid-conflict-over-syria-d40de6ce
Published: April 11, 2025 21:40
The two U.S. allies suddenly have differing interests in a neighboring country that just experienced a revolution.
Witkoff Says U.S. Open to Compromise Ahead of Iran Nuclear Talks
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/steve-witkoff-interview-iran-nuclear-talks-e41e0114
Published: April 11, 2025 18:37
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said the Trump administration’s “red line” with Iran is to stop it from being able to produce a nuclear weapon.
Canadian Steelmaker Algoma Says Trump Tariffs Hitting Wrong Target
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/canadian-steelmaker-algoma-says-trump-tariffs-hitting-wrong-target-94b6b23c
Published: April 11, 2025 17:06
Canada’s domestic market has been overwhelmed by cheap foreign imports, particularly from China, making it difficult for Canadian steelmakers to compete at home, said Algoma Steel Chief Executive Michael Garcia.
As the U.S. Alienates Old Friends, China Is Ready to Reap the Benefits
https://www.wsj.com/world/as-the-u-s-alienates-old-friends-china-is-ready-to-reap-the-benefits-7beda327
Published: April 11, 2025 15:00
President Trump’s erratic and aggressive foreign policy gives Beijing the chance to portray itself as a pillar of global stability.
Trump Has a $350 Billion Deal for Europe: Buy Our Energy
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/trump-has-a-350-billion-deal-for-europe-buy-our-energy-d28c3695
Published: April 11, 2025 13:01
The continent has sharply increased its U.S. purchases in recent years, with little appetite to buy more.
Trump Envoy Witkoff Arrives in Russia as U.S. Pushes for Peace in Ukraine
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/trump-envoy-witkoff-arrives-in-russia-as-u-s-pushes-for-peace-in-ukraine-71c2a47e
Published: April 11, 2025 11:51
The U.S. special envoy met with a Russian negotiator as Trump has shown frustration with Moscow for delaying peace talks.
Europe’s Governments Pledge Unity in Tariff Fight
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/europes-governments-pledge-unity-in-tariff-fight-d4261f74
Published: April 11, 2025 11:50
The eurozone will stand together in support of retaliation against the U.S. if talks to resolve the trade conflict are unsuccessful, Ireland’s finance minister said.
U.K.’s Troubled Statistics Agency Maintains Pause on Key Price Data
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-k-s-troubled-statistics-agency-maintains-pause-on-key-price-data-5da24be1
Published: April 11, 2025 10:11
The country’s Office for National Statistics will extend a pause of key price data amid problems with its methodology, as the agency faces a review.
Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Fragile, France’s Macron Says
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/trumps-tariff-pause-is-fragile-frances-macron-says-1d568a6c
Published: April 11, 2025 06:04
The EU suspended its own package of retaliatory tariffs after Trump set out a 90-day pause to the bulk of his planned import duties, which would have meant a broad 20% tariff on all goods brought in from the EU.
One Corner of Europe Feels Sharp Chill in Trans-Atlantic Ties
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/one-corner-of-europe-feels-sharp-chill-in-trans-atlantic-ties-cb1766d9
Published: April 11, 2025 03:00
President Trump’s hostility toward Europe is shaking Germany, which is home to some of the largest U.S. military installations in the world.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Systematically Recruiting Soldiers From China
https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-russia-chinese-soldiers-0368bd8f
Published: April 10, 2025 19:55
Kyiv says the presence of Chinese citizens in Russia’s army undermines Beijing’s claim to be neutral.
Hundreds of Israeli Veterans Urge End to Gaza War to Free Hostages
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/hundreds-of-israeli-veterans-urge-end-to-gaza-war-to-free-hostages-030cd14a
Published: April 10, 2025 18:41
Nearly 1,000 retired Israeli air force members and some active reservists published a plea in Hebrew dailies.
As Trump Squares Off With Iran, the Middle East Is on Edge
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/as-trump-squares-off-with-iran-the-middle-east-is-on-edge-d1ad0640
Published: April 10, 2025 17:48
The risk is if talks hit a logjam, the U.S. or Israel could decide to strike, potentially prompting retaliatory attacks across the Gulf.
U.S. and Russia Swap Prisoners in Deal Arranged by Intelligence Agencies
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/u-s-and-russia-swap-prisoners-in-deal-arranged-by-intelligence-agencies-e6448f06
Published: April 10, 2025 08:23
Moscow released Ksenia Karelina while Washington freed Arthur Petrov in confidence-building measure.
Inside the Chinese City That Said Cash Rewards Brought a Baby Boom
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/inside-the-chinese-city-that-said-cash-rewards-brought-a-baby-boom-f8996e24
Published: April 10, 2025 03:00
Tianmen is betting big on a revival. But whether its hefty incentives caused a 17% rise in births is debated.
Trump Transforms Tariff War Into High-Stakes Showdown With China
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-trump-trade-tariff-war-98676e74
Published: April 9, 2025 23:50
The clash locks the world’s two largest economies in an extraordinary conflict without any immediate exits.
Trump’s Tariff Pause ‘Welcome Reprieve’ For Global Economy, Canada PM Carney Says
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/trumps-tariff-pause-welcome-reprieve-for-global-economy-canada-pm-carney-says-2febc2a5
Published: April 9, 2025 22:52
Carney said the 90-day pause, and Trump’s pledge to negotiate new trading arrangements with dozens of countries, “will likely result in a fundamental restructuring of the global trading system.”
Panama Hopes Hegseth Visit Turns Page and Ends Trump Pressure
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/panama-hopes-hegseth-visit-turns-page-and-ends-trump-pressure-64abe5da
Published: April 9, 2025 20:22
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth secured commitments but left some Panamanian officials wondering if they would mollify President Trump, who has repeatedly vowed to “take back” the Panama Canal.
As U.S. Buyers Cancel Orders, Chinese Factories Say No More Discounts
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/as-u-s-buyers-cancel-orders-chinese-factories-say-no-more-discounts-de09182d
Published: April 9, 2025 19:16
Chinese factories that offered price cuts for American consumers after President Trump’s earlier tariff hikes say the total rate now is a deal breaker.
America’s Booze Makers Cheer Whiskey’s European Tariff Dodge
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/americas-booze-makers-cheer-whiskeys-european-tariff-dodge-da4cbd15
Published: April 9, 2025 14:59
The sector’s exemption from levies came after lobbying by Europe’s spirits industry in countries such as France, home to an important wine industry and cognac makers like Remy Martin and Hennessy, and Italy, where Milan-based Campari Group owns U.S.…
EU Member States Approve Response to U.S. Steel Tariffs
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/eu-member-states-approve-u-s-steel-tariff-response-13d489c2
Published: April 9, 2025 13:21
European Union members approved an initial list of U.S. goods that will be subject to tariffs, giving the bloc power to impose levies on some products as early as next week.
Germany’s Merz Strikes Coalition Deal but Voter Support Flocks to AfD
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/germanys-merz-strikes-coalition-deal-but-voter-support-flocks-to-afd-e028c9d8
Published: April 9, 2025 12:50
Friedrich Merz and his conservative Christian Democratic Union must now persuade Germans that he can fix the economy and get immigration under control.
China Has Readied a Trade-War Arsenal That Takes Aim at U.S. Companies
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-trump-tariff-trade-war-response-1ac838b0
Published: April 9, 2025 11:30
Beijing’s strategy to hit back at President Trump goes well beyond tariffs, targeting companies who bank on their China ties.
China Denies Military Involvement in Ukraine After Citizens Captured
https://www.wsj.com/world/china-denies-military-involvement-in-ukraine-after-citizens-captured-ef115398
Published: April 9, 2025 09:49
Beijing said it is still trying to confirm details of the capture of the two Chinese citizens who Ukrainian authorities said were fighting for the Russian military.
China Looks to Forge Closer Trade Ties With Neighbors
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/china-looks-to-forge-closer-trade-ties-with-neighbors-0d2eb190
Published: April 9, 2025 08:26
China’s top leaders are looking to foster closer ties with neighboring Asian countries, signaling that Beijing may try to wield regional collaboration in its trade fight with the U.S.
Al Qaeda Punctures Kenya’s Dreams for an Indian Ocean Trade Hub
https://www.wsj.com/world/africa/al-qaeda-kenya-indian-ocean-trade-hub-plan-35d7f11b
Published: April 9, 2025 03:00
Militants based next door in Somalia have stalled the $25 billion plan for an economic corridor across Kenya’s impoverished north.
The Battlefield Lessons North Korea Has Learned Fighting Ukraine
https://www.wsj.com/world/north-korea-russia-ukraine-combat-experience-3e043838
Published: April 9, 2025 01:00
Combat experience has taught the Russian ally modern warfare tactics that, combined with ideological fervor, make it a significant adversary for the Ukrainians
Argentina and IMF Reach Deal for $20 Billion Financing Program
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/argentina-and-imf-reach-deal-for-20-billion-financing-program-2e4e8743
Published: April 9, 2025 00:42
The International Monetary Fund s says the new 48-month program is aimed at supporting the nation’s reform agenda.
Canada Says 25% Tariff on U.S. Autos to Kick In Starting Wednesday
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/canada-says-25-tariff-on-u-s-autos-to-kick-in-starting-wednesday-8577fc6d
Published: April 8, 2025 19:46
Canada said its 25% tariff would be on U.S.-made vehicles that aren’t compliant with the North American trade deal. Officials estimate that about 8% of the 750,000 vehicles shipped to Canada aren’t compliant with the trade treaty.
Why Iran’s Nuclear Advances Make a Deal Harder This Time
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/why-irans-nuclear-advances-make-a-deal-harder-this-time-4c087097
Published: April 8, 2025 19:24
Since the 2015 nuclear agreement, Iran has moved closer to being able to build a weapon and gained enrichment know-how that is difficult to reverse.
Tensions With U.S. Underline Need for Digital Euro, Says ECB’s Cipollone
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/tensions-with-u-s-underline-need-for-digital-euro-says-ecbs-cipollone-fe6e2e78
Published: April 8, 2025 15:11
The EU is troubled by President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports from Europe and what it perceives as a weakening of the trans-Atlantic military alliance.
Ukraine Says It Captured Two Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia
https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-says-it-captured-two-chinese-citizens-fighting-for-russia-5a62192d
Published: April 8, 2025 14:30
Kyiv said it was seeking to understand whether the men’s presence in eastern Ukraine represented an increase in Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war.
A Leadership Crisis Is Compounding the Decline of the Palestinian Cause
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/a-leadership-crisis-is-compounding-the-decline-of-the-palestinian-cause-8225bfa3
Published: April 8, 2025 09:30
No fresh alternative has emerged to the increasingly unpopular duopoly of Hamas and Fatah.
Many U.S. Companies Plan to Keep China Ties, Survey Finds
https://www.wsj.com/world/china/many-u-s-companies-plan-to-keep-china-ties-survey-finds-906481c9
Published: April 8, 2025 09:00
The new report commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation also indicated that many American firms identify China as a source of geopolitical risk.
While War Rages, Congo’s Neighbors Smuggle Out Its Gold and Mineral Wealth
https://www.wsj.com/world/africa/while-war-rages-congos-neighbors-smuggle-out-its-gold-and-mineral-wealth-8582b882
Published: April 8, 2025 03:00
The vast country is struggling to prevent Rwanda and Uganda from seizing some of its most valuable assets.
Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Direct Talks With Iran
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-u-s-will-hold-direct-talks-with-iran-d9eed5e5
Published: April 7, 2025 19:59
The U.S. will hold direct talks “at almost the highest level” with Iran, according to President Trump, with a meeting set for Saturday.