United States

Talking Point Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration has made shaky progress so far, but wave of international investment could supercharge Syria’s transformation

By The Week UK Published 6 September 26

In the Spotlight US president appears willing to risk jeopardising midterm election in his desire to ‘vassalise’ America’s northern neighbour

By The Week UK Published 5 September 26

Speed Read The agreement gives the U.S. access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 August 26

Speed Read These were the first confirmed strikes by the U.S. on Iran since the end of July

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 31 August 26

Speed Read Other countries are unlikely to recognize the change

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 28 August 26

Speed Read The country released a list of over 700 products from the U.S. that it plans to tariff

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 August 26

Talking Point Landmark tripartite accord between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey marks a regional shift away from the US security umbrella

By The Week UK Published 22 August 26

In the Spotlight Idol of the Democratic left has distanced herself from the excesses of ‘woke’ culture in moves seen as possible preparation for a 2028 run

By The Week UK Published 22 August 26

Speed Read Liberia has agreed to take in 1,200 foreign nationals from the US

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 21 August 26

Speed Read The debt had reached $39 trillion only five months ago

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 August 26

Speed Read The ruling will apply to about 5,000 Ethiopians living in the U.S.

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 19 August 26

Speed Read There have been widespread reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 14 August 26