The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.

Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.

In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.

Kevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.