In May, Xi Jinping received a rare and undoubtedly pleasant opportunity to be at the center of world politics. One by one, it was visited by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Such summits always attract attention, especially when they practically merge together. On May 14, Trump arrived …

Israel has escalated pressure on Hamas and Hezbollah by moving deeper into both Gaza and Lebanon and killing two successive leaders of Hamas’ military wing. Israeli leaders view the combat as increasing their leverage before finalization of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement that reportedly will require Israel to halt its operations …

As Trump weighs peace deal, Iranians face inflation and unemployment from sanctions and a U.S. blockade. The U.S. and Iran are in the midst of intense negotiations over a Memorandum of Understanding that could end the current war, while lifting the blockade on Iran and gradually resuming global maritime access …