Global Archives - Page 83 of 85

China Hoped Trump Summit Would Cement Its Superpower Status. Now Xi Has to Wait.

On: March 18, 2026, 11:00 pm EDT

President Trump’s postponement of the planned meeting signaled that the U.S. still sets the global agenda, and not Beijing.

This post was originally published here.

The Land-Based Missiles That Are Crucial to America’s Air War on Iran

On: March 18, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

U.S. ballistic missiles that have hit Iranian targets likely were fired from Persian Gulf countries that have taken the brunt of Iranian drone and missile attacks, although none has acknowledged allowing their land or airspace to be used to attack Iran.

This post was originally published here.

A U.S. Citizen Now Runs Mexico’s Top Drug Cartel—and Targeting Him Is Complicated

On: March 18, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

The California-born stepson of the late kingpin Nemesio ‘El Mencho’ Oseguera, known for his brutality, enjoys constitutional protections.

This post was originally published here.

Escalating Attacks on Gulf Energy Assets Plunge Iran War Into New Phase

On: March 18, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

Strikes targeting infrastructure in Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have put oil-and-gas facilities at the center of the conflict.

This post was originally published here.

What U.S. Marines Can Do to Help Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

On: March 18, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

The Marine Corps unit expected to arrive in the Middle East next week could help seize one of more of the strategic islands off Iran’s southern coast to counter Iranian attacks on shipping.

This post was originally published here.

Trump’s Greenland Pursuit Gives Danish Leader New Lease on Life

On: March 18, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

Mette Frederiksen is seeking a third term leading the nation of six million people, after getting a polling boost from the president’s push for the territory.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Tulsi Gabbard’s Resistance Shop

On: March 18, 2026, 5:29 pm EDT

The Director of National Intelligence hires another Iran policy opponent.

This post was originally published here.

Venezuelan Leader Ditches Defense Minister for Another Hard-Liner

On: March 18, 2026, 5:28 pm EDT

The successor of Vladimir Padrino, whose forces failed to protect Nicolás Maduro from U.S. commandos, signals a lack of urgency on a democratic overhaul.

This post was originally published here.

How Lego Became a Go-To Meme of the Propaganda Wars

On: March 18, 2026, 5:00 pm EDT

Throwback messaging using toys and videogames—with a dash of AI—is lowering defenses and opening new avenues for the information wars between rival states.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | America Bombs Iran, and Zelensky Suddenly Holds Aces

On: March 18, 2026, 1:44 pm EDT

‘You don’t have the cards,’ Trump said a year ago. Today U.S. allies implore Ukraine for drone help.

This post was originally published here.

Canada’s Population Dips for Second Straight Quarter, Leading to First Annual Fall On Record

On: March 18, 2026, 12:23 pm EDT

Canada’s population fell last year for the for the first time on record going back to World War II, a stark shift from the growth seen in recent years after the federal government tightened immigration policy.

This post was originally published here.

What a Frozen, Abandoned Military Base Reveals About Trump’s Greenland Ambitions

On: March 18, 2026, 11:00 am EDT

Our correspondent traveled 450 miles across Greenland to see what it would take for the U.S. to reopen military bases on the island.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | The Iran War Demands Cooperation, Here and Abroad

On: March 18, 2026, 10:22 am EDT

Divisions shouldn’t blind us to who the real enemy is.

This post was originally published here.

How China Is Quietly Helping an Isolated Iran Survive

On: March 18, 2026, 10:08 am EDT

From buying oil to selling rocket parts, these are some of the ways China is giving Iran critical support.

This post was originally published here.

Which Iranian Leaders Have Been Killed and Who Survived?

On: March 18, 2026, 8:34 am EDT

Allies kill a large number of high-ranking Iranian officials amid fast-accumulating damage from airstrikes and a growing crop of intelligence.

This post was originally published here.

BASF Hikes Prices as Iran War Heaps Fresh Cost Pressure on Europe

On: March 18, 2026, 6:32 am EDT

Prices of products in home-care, industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulators segments in Europe will rise immediately or as allowed by existing contracts.

This post was originally published here.

Asia Equities Gain Ahead of Fed, Oil Retreats But Stays High

On: March 18, 2026, 3:57 am EDT

Asian equity markets advanced broadly on Wednesday after a positive lead from Wall Street overnight, while oil retreated but stayed high as the conflict in the Middle East continued.

This post was originally published here.

In Delaying China Summit, Trump Faces a Familiar Mideast Distraction

On: March 18, 2026, 12:49 am EDT

The war in Iran is the latest example of why several presidents have found it so hard to focus on the U.S.’s most formidable rival.

This post was originally published here.

World Baseball Classic Win Over U.S. Finally Gives Venezuelans Something to Cheer

On: March 18, 2026, 12:09 am EDT

Venezuelans at home and abroad celebrate a victory over a heavily favored U.S. team as a moment of national pride.

This post was originally published here.

A Visual Guide to the Scale of the U.S.-Israeli Air War on Iran

On: March 17, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

The allies have killed Islamic Republic leaders and destroyed thousands of military targets in an attempt to bring down Tehran’s regime.

This post was originally published here.

Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One

On: March 17, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

The killings of two top officials mark milestones in a fierce campaign to bring down the Tehran government.

This post was originally published here.

Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iran’s Regime Before Ending the War

On: March 17, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

In a pivot for a region that had courted Tehran, Gulf leaders now insist that Iran must be rendered incapable of future attacks.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Joe Kent Resigns on Anti-Israel Principle

On: March 17, 2026, 6:03 pm EDT

A counterterror official says the Jewish lobby dragged Trump into war.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | War Requires Ugly Choices

On: March 17, 2026, 4:58 pm EDT

If Trump wants to exit rather than escalate, he can take out Iran’s oil infrastructure.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Regime Change Is Inexorable

On: March 17, 2026, 4:56 pm EDT

Ending the war now is untenable. As Trump said last week, ‘We don’t want to go back every two years.’

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Paul Ehrlich Was Always Wrong, Never in Doubt

On: March 17, 2026, 4:55 pm EDT

He didn’t repudiate his warnings when they failed to pan out, yet didn’t lose his popularity or prestige.

This post was originally published here.

Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran

On: March 17, 2026, 4:07 pm EDT

Moscow has expanded intelligence sharing and military cooperation to help keep Tehran in the fight against U.S. and Israeli military might.

This post was originally published here.

Live Q&A: Ask Us Your Questions About Cuba

On: March 17, 2026, 3:11 pm EDT

WSJ subscribers can submit their questions to our reporter in the comments space.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | MAGA Isn’t Really Against the Iran Operation

On: March 17, 2026, 1:50 pm EDT

Polling paints a different picture, though a lack of success could still derail support—among the president’s base and public generally.

This post was originally published here.

Cuba Struggles to Revive Obsolete Power Grid After Nationwide Blackout

On: March 17, 2026, 12:57 pm EDT

Residents endure long electricity outages as the island’s economy grinds to a halt, fueling unrest.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Iran and the Escalation Trap

On: March 17, 2026, 12:32 pm EDT

U.S. military successes against Tehran don’t guarantee a lasting political victory.

This post was originally published here.

America Gave Up Some of Its Last Minesweepers. Then Iran Made Them Necessary Again.

On: March 17, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

The Strait of Hormuz could prove to be a testing ground for unmanned technology and AI in mine clearance.

This post was originally published here.

Israel’s Decapitation Strategy Wipes Out Another Two Top Iranians

On: March 17, 2026, 11:22 am EDT

The attacks on Iran’s security chief and the head of the Basij militia could make leaders more cautious, complicating the communications needed to run the war.

This post was originally published here.

Dubai Turns to Glossy Marketing and Social-Media Crackdown to Protect Its Image

On: March 17, 2026, 10:00 am EDT

As missiles and drones strike the city, police are issuing warnings about posting rumors or anything that contradicts authorities.

This post was originally published here.

Pakistan Airstrikes on Kabul Hit Drug Rehab Clinic, Killing Civilians

On: March 17, 2026, 9:37 am EDT

Afghanistan’s Taliban government said hundreds were killed at the treatment clinic; Pakistan denies that it hit a civilian target.

This post was originally published here.

Trump Shifts U.S.-China Strategy on Trade to Dealmaking

On: March 17, 2026, 6:55 am EDT

Plus, President Trump has asked Beijing to delay his summit with Xi and some have signaled renewed openness to bilateral investment.

This post was originally published here.

German Financial Sentiment Plummets on Iran War

On: March 17, 2026, 6:47 am EDT

Confidence among investors fell sharply this month as the conflict in the Middle East continued and energy prices surged.

This post was originally published here.

Iran Unleashes New Crackdown on Its People to Head Off Uprising

On: March 16, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

Battered by U.S. and Israeli attacks, Iranian security forces are launching new arrests and warning of no mercy for protesters.

This post was originally published here.

How Some Ships Are Sneaking Through the Strait of Hormuz

On: March 16, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

The more oil that heads out of the Persian Gulf, the less competition there is for barrels from the U.S., which should ease prices for everyone.

This post was originally published here.

Iran War: Five Things to Know

On: March 16, 2026, 6:46 pm EDT

The U.S.-Israeli campaign has threatened the global oil supply and has no clear end date.

This post was originally published here.

Israel Invades Lebanon, Opening New Front Against Iran

On: March 16, 2026, 5:55 pm EDT

Ground operation targeting Hezbollah widens a regional war and threatens to strain Israel’s military resources.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Why We Haven’t Heard From the Houthis

On: March 16, 2026, 5:47 pm EDT

The Yemeni rebels now likely see Iran as a weak horse.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Iran Will Define Trump’s Legacy

On: March 16, 2026, 5:39 pm EDT

He has a strong case to make, but if he backs down, the costs will be profound.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | How to Keep Up the Economic Pressure Against Iran

On: March 16, 2026, 5:25 pm EDT

If the shooting stops and the regime is still in power, the U.S. can still strike at its financial lifeline.

This post was originally published here.

Cuban Regime Wants Diaspora to Own Businesses on the Island

On: March 16, 2026, 4:37 pm EDT

In a diplomatic overture, the Communist regime is aiming to open up its moribund economy to the affluent Cuban-American diaspora.

This post was originally published here.

U.S. Allies Rebuff Trump’s Demand for Help Opening Strait of Hormuz

On: March 16, 2026, 3:53 pm EDT

Germany, Australia and Japan say they won’t be joining U.S. efforts, while the U.K. and France say they are willing to discuss options.

This post was originally published here.

U.S. Reaper Drones Take the Fight to Iran, but at a Cost

On: March 16, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

Iran’s Shaheds have gotten the attention, but the U.S. is waging its own drone war.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | The Bulldog Is Out of the Pound. Make Way for the Squirrel

On: March 16, 2026, 11:41 am EDT

In the latest augur of Western decline, the Bank of England dumps national heroes in favor of animals.

This post was originally published here.

Opinion | Iran, Russia and Mr. Trump

On: March 16, 2026, 10:21 am EDT

American soldiers deserve a commander in chief who sees Russia for what it is.

This post was originally published here.

Iran War Hits Europe With an Energy Shock It Can’t Afford to Absorb

On: March 15, 2026, 11:00 pm EDT

The continent has limited options with borrowing costs surging and government debt at record levels in some countries.

This post was originally published here.

Global (Page 83)