The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.

After years of building relationships with congressional Republicans and conservative think tanks, officials in Somaliland believe President Trump will grant their ultimate wish: statehood.

President Trump may be turning relations with NATO and Russia inside out, but winter war games revealed that two militaries’ cooperation was unchanged.

In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.

The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits.

The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.

Moscow is hinting that the company would be welcome back as part of a thaw under President Trump. Industry skepticism runs deep.

A military officer who seized power but promised to step down is expected to win the presidential vote on Saturday.

Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority, has shown he is willing to let the Chinese people endure hardship. President Trump revealed he has limits.

A new declaration targeted eastern Gaza City, including several areas that had been declared evacuation zones. The United Nations said 390,000 people had been displaced in recent weeks.