Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite.

The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to host multibillion-dollar deals and performances by global music stars. With the war in Ukraine still raging, the mood has shifted.

A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.

Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war with Israel.

The government announced proposals to make it harder to buy a firearm after a gunman killed nine students and a teacher.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s call for an “unconditional surrender” and vowed to “stand firm,” as signs grew that the United States was considering joining Israel’s bombardment of Iran.

President Volodymyr Zelensky had hoped to secure more support from the Group of 7 nations, but the crisis in the Middle East was seen as a more urgent priority.

Wealthy Gulf countries are alarmed and anxious about Israel and Iran’s new war.

For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.