The achievements of September's US-China summit are underwhelming: a short trade truce extension, a reciprocal tariff reduction, a coal purchase, talks on AI, and two pandas. The rest is what matters
Analysts believe that Trump is hoping to lower domestic fuel prices before the November midterm elections, which could see Democrats win a majority of seats in Congress
The US is backing Saudi Arabia against the Yemeni rebel group without physically joining the war, reflecting a broader strategy of limiting US exposure
This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit
Ukraine's former foreign minister is pragmatic about the war, peace talks, Kyiv's opponent, Washington, the Chinese, and the Gulf. His thoughts are a fascinating insight into Europe's biggest battle