America’s goals in Afghanistan are sensible, but the current approach of sanctions, demands and restricted contact with the Taliban is not working. Reopening pathways for women, setting humanitarian goals, negotiating hostage release, and implementing counterterrorism cooperation are correct policy objectives shared by the international community. Is another approach more likely to bring improvement? Why the...
French President Emmanuel Macron pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday to urge Russia to seek peace in the war with Ukraine. Reuters reported that Macron told Xi during talks held in Beijing that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has undermined international stability, adding that Western countries must also work with China to end the...
Kingdoms, heirs, and “spares” seldom amalgamate well. Neither do recalcitrant English dukes who have lost their way. In an echo of history, but with a Meghan Markle twist 87 years later, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is setting up a parallel court to Buckingham Palace in Montecito, Calif., just as his great uncle Edward, Duke...
On Wednesday, Jews around the world will celebrate the first night of Passover, and the White House is using the occasion to address antisemitism in the U.S.
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Members of Congress are away from Washington over the Easter and Passover holidays, but they’re gearing up to resume hearings and committee meetings once they return. House Republicans, especially,...
Democratic New Mexico Gov. Grisham enacted a bill into law Wednesday to shield local abortion providers from prosecution or extradition attempts from out-of-state interests.
After a Wednesday meeting in California between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, China said it would take "strong" action to defend its sovereignty.