
March 2025

How Trump’s ‘51st State’ Canada Talk Came to Be Seen as Deadly Serious
President Trump, in an early February call, challenged the border treaty between the two countries and told Justin Trudeau he didn’t like their shared water agreements.

Mexico Is Bracing for Tariffs, Eager for Its President’s Response
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico spoke with President Trump about his 25 percent tariff on exports from her country, and will unveil her plan on Sunday. Mexicans are watching nervously.

Where the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Goes Now Is Uncertain. Here’s What to Know.
As negotiators are holding discussions on multiple tracks, Palestinians and Israelis are in limbo.

Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense
European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Britain’s Populist Reform U.K.
A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data also revealed an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s right-wing party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics, millionaires and billionaires.

Taiwan President Defends TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment
The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country.

South Korean Fighter Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village, Leaving 7 Injured
Fifteen people in the South Korean village of Nogok, near the North Korean border, were injured in the bombing, which happened during a joint drill with the U.S. military.

During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task
As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.

Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine
At least four people were killed in a Russian attack, Ukraine said, amid concerns about air defenses after the U.S. said it was suspending military and intelligence aid.

How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons?
It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.