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World leaders gather for the funeral of Pope Francis, reflecting on his impact and the future direction of the Catholic Church amid ongoing debates among mourners. The U.S. and Iran remain divided in nuclear negotiations, with negotiations focused on Tehran's uranium enrichment capabilities, illustrating the tension in international diplomacy. Global economic uncertainty continues as tariffs imposed by President Trump are expected to disproportionately affect lower-income Americans, raising concerns about inflation and economic stability. The U.S.-China trade relationship faces significant challenges, with conflicts over tariffs and structural tensions potentially leading to a new cold war, while some view this as an opportunity for Latin America to shift trade dynamics. Amidst these geopolitical tensions, advances in technology and regulations, particularly in the autonomous vehicle space, highlight an evolving landscape in the finance and tech industries.

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World Leaders Gather for Pope Francis’ Funeral wsj.com an hour ago by Marcus Walker
Royalty and political leaders, including President Trump, attend the Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope’s Funeral Brings Trump Together With Leaders He Has Sparred With wsj.com an hour ago by David Luhnow
The president said he was attending out of respect for Pope Francis but held a brief meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. and Iran Divided by Key Question in Nuclear Talks wsj.com 3 hours ago by Benoit Faucon
Washington opposes Tehran’s insistence on retaining the ability to enrich uranium, as the two sides meet in Oman for a third round of negotiat…
Prominent Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies at Age 41 wsj.com 6 hours ago by Mike Cherney
Giuffre died by suicide at her Western Australia farm, her family said. She alleged in 2021 that Epstein and a British socialite forced her to…
Israel Has Beaten Back Its Enemies. The War Is Now Rocking Its Partners. wsj.com 9 hours ago by Omar Abdel-Baqui
Jordan and Egypt are confronting growing anger among their respective populations as Israel’s military expands its war against Hamas while its…
The Chinese Satellite Firm Washington Accuses of Helping U.S. Foes wsj.com 9 hours ago by Brian Spegele
Chang Guang, a civilian company with ties to China’s military, has been accused of aiding Russia’s war in Ukraine and Houthi attacks on Red Se…
What Happens Next After the Death of Pope Francis wsj.com 19 hours ago by Marcus Walker
The Vatican is beginning the elaborate sequence of events for mourning and burying the pope and choosing his successor.
Pope’s Mourners See His Death as Crossroads for Catholic Church wsj.com 20 hours ago by Margherita Stancati
As tens of thousands of Catholics waited in hourslong lines to pay their respects to Pope Francis, many were debating the direction of the chu…
European Commission Bans Lobbyists Vouching for Huawei Amid Corruption Probe wsj.com 2 days ago by Edith Hancock
Now, the commission ban also extends to “any intermediaries acting on Huawei’s behalf who would engage in meetings and other contacts with com…
Trump Blames Zelensky as Ukraine Peace Talks Stumble wsj.com 3 days ago by Alexander Ward
After the Ukrainian leader criticized President Trump’s proposed peace plan, U.S. officials again threatened to walk away from negotiations.
Pope Francis’ Body Lies in State as Thousands Mourn wsj.com 3 days ago by Margherita Stancati
The pontiff’s open casket will be on display at St. Peter’s Basilica until Saturday’s funeral.
Israel’s Military Says Its Tank Fire Killed a U.N. Worker in Gaza wsj.com a day ago by Dov Lieber
It was the second time in a week that Israel’s military, after an internal investigation, reversed an initial denial of its role in a deadly i…
U.S. Offers Iran Civilian Nuclear Program in Possible Compromise With Tehran wsj.com 3 days ago by Benoit Faucon
Negotiators to meet in Oman on Saturday for technical talks on a nuclear deal.
Pope Francis Kept Up Routine of Calling Gaza Until the End wsj.com 3 days ago by Sudarsan Raghavan
His calls were a source of comfort and protection, according to a small Christian community sheltering around a church in the strip.
Israeli Probe Finds Failures, Breaches of Orders After Soldiers Kill 15 Gaza Aid Workers wsj.com 5 days ago by Dov Lieber
Military found troops errantly believed they were under threat and fired a field commander for a misleading description of events.
Iran Says Talks With U.S. to Continue After ‘Positive’ Meeting wsj.com 7 days ago by Benoit Faucon
Iran and the U.S. concluded a new round of talks in Rome in what Iranian officials described as a step forward, with further talks to continue…
China Aims to Step Up Policy Support Amid Trade Uncertainty wsj.com a day ago
The Chinese government pledged to coordinate policy to support domestic economic aims amid external economic and trade struggles.
China Bets Trump Will Back Down on Tariffs wsj.com 2 days ago by Brian Spegele
President Trump’s apparent softening on tariffs has strengthened Chinese officials’ resolve that he will eventually cave if they wait him out.
Xi Is Ratcheting Up China’s Pain Threshold for a Long Fight With Trump wsj.com 2 days ago by Josh Chin
President Trump is facing an adversary who has armed his country to play a long and potentially painful game in its contest with the U.S.
China Signals Openness to U.S. Trade Talks—but Not Under Duress wsj.com 3 days ago by Brian Spegele
The possibility of trade negotiations appears to be part of efforts to seek an off-ramp from the recent spiral of tensions.
Breakdown in U.S.-China Relations Raises Specter of New Cold War wsj.com 6 days ago by Lingling Wei
What is at stake as economic ties careen off the rails is overall global security and economic stability for years to come.
Attacks on Darfur Relief Camps Threaten Bloody New Chapter in War wsj.com 10 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
Fears are growing that a rebel militia is using violence to consolidate control in the famine-stricken region of Sudan.
In the Other Gaza, Trump’s War on Waste Baffles Mozambique wsj.com 13 days ago by Michael M. Phillips
The White House claimed U.S. aid workers shipped 3.3 billion condoms to Hamas. They didn’t.
Al Qaeda Punctures Kenya’s Dreams for an Indian Ocean Trade Hub wsj.com 17 days ago by Michael M. Phillips
Militants based next door in Somalia have stalled the $25 billion plan for an economic corridor across Kenya’s impoverished north.
While War Rages, Congo’s Neighbors Smuggle Out Its Gold and Mineral Wealth wsj.com 18 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
The vast country is struggling to prevent Rwanda and Uganda from seizing some of its most valuable assets.
World’s Newest Country Teeters on Edge of Civil War wsj.com 20 days ago by Nicholas Bariyo
A standoff between the president and his deputy is threatening to tip South Sudan back into ethnic conflict.
Trump Signs Executive Order Calling for U.S. Deep-Sea Mining wsj.com 2 days ago by Yusuf Khan
The administration moves to sidestep U.N. body governing the ocean floor and the harvesting of minerals and metals in international waters.
South Korea Indicts Another Ex-President, Leaving No Leader This Century Free of Scandal wsj.com 2 days ago by Timothy W. Martin
Bribery charges against Moon Jae-in follow a recent history of former leaders having faced impeachment, prison or suicide.
Kashmir Attack Leaves 25 Dead in Indian Tourist Spot wsj.com 3 days ago by Shan Li
Suspected militants opened fire in a popular tourist valley in the Indian-administered Kashmir, in one of the worst attacks on civilians in re…
In Vietnam’s Streets and Factories, Boom Built on U.S. Trade Suddenly Looks Fragile wsj.com 20 days ago by Stu Woo
As Trump’s 46% tariffs loom, one furniture factory owner has a sore throat from talking to so many customers to renegotiate orders.
North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem wsj.com 21 days ago by Dasl Yoon
The events that triggered the ouster of South Korea’s president paralyzed state affairs—while delivering an intelligence windfall to the count…
Russian General Killed in Explosion as Witkoff Makes Push on Peace wsj.com 17 hours ago by Isabel Coles
Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow pressed ahead with its assault on Ukraine.
Russia’s Central Bank Holds Key Rate, Warns of Tariff Impact on Inflation wsj.com a day ago by Paul Hannon
Russia left its key interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight meeting, despite a continuing rise in inflation driven by the diversion of m…
After Pressuring Ukraine for Peace Deal, Trump Finally Sees Obstacle in Russia wsj.com 2 days ago by Alan Cullison
President Trump’s inability to halt the war in Ukraine after promising to do so quickly has left him increasingly frustrated. The question now…
Russia Welcomes U.S. Proposal to Deny NATO Membership to Ukraine wsj.com 5 days ago by Georgi Kantchev
Moscow said it was pleased with a Trump administration proposal to rule out Ukraine joining NATO as a way to end the war but showed no urgency…
Ukraine Says Russia Carries On Attacks After Putin Declares Easter Cease-Fire wsj.com 6 days ago by Matthew Luxmoore
Russian president had called for a 30-hour halt to attacks in Ukraine if Kyiv also agrees to a truce.
Canada Finance Minister Warns of Short-Term Economic Turbulence wsj.com 2 days ago by Paul Vieira
The economy faces the risk of tariff-fueled inflation due to President Trump’s trade policy, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne …
Why Pope Francis Couldn’t Rally More Fellow Latin Americans to His Faith wsj.com 4 days ago by Samantha Pearson
Secularism and the rise of evangelical congregations threaten the Catholic Church’s dominance in the region.
How Canada’s Trump-Style Candidate Blew a 20-Point Polling Lead wsj.com 4 days ago by Vipal Monga
President Trump’s trade war and threats to annex Canada have upended the country’s politics, turning the Conservatives from heavy favorites to…
‘I’m Not a Criminal’: The Mexican Politician Suspected of Being in Bed With Cartels wsj.com 5 days ago by José de Córdoba
The governor of Sinaloa faces growing scrutiny after a spectacular kidnapping and mysterious murder amid a cartel turf war.
Argentina’s Milei, a MAGA Superstar, Is Bucking Trump on Trade wsj.com 6 days ago by Ryan Dubé
The libertarian leader’s slash-and-burn approach to tariffs and import restrictions puts him out of step with the U.S.
JD Vance Sees an India That America Can Work With wsj.com 4 days ago by Shan Li
The vice president says India and the U.S. are making progress in trade talks.
India Has a Golden Opportunity to Capture U.S. Business From China wsj.com 7 days ago by Tripti Lahiri
The world’s most populous nation has long trailed not just China but also smaller countries with nimbler governments.
Modi Positions India as Ally in Trump’s Illegal-Immigration Fight wsj.com 2 months ago by Shan Li
India’s leader has supported the deportation of Indian citizens as New Delhi looks to safeguard U.S. relations and protect H-1B visas.
This Indian Festival Hosts More Pilgrims Than the Population of the U.S. wsj.com 2 months ago by Shan Li
At least 400 million people are estimated to have attended the event, believed to be at least two millennia old and now drawing to a close.
Trump Calls India a Tariff King, a Title Modi Wants to Shed wsj.com 2 months ago by Tripti Lahiri
With tariffs on imports averaging 14%, India is especially vulnerable to the reciprocal levies Trump says he will impose on some countries.
Betty Webb, Who Quit School to Keep Secrets for Britain During WWII, Dies at 101 wsj.com 8 days ago by Chris Kornelis
She was part of a code-breaking operation, and spent the last decades of her life talking—and learning more—about her experiences
U.K. Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Can’t Be Defined as Women wsj.com 10 days ago by Gareth Vipers
The decision could have far-reaching implications for the protections and freedoms given to transgender women in the U.K.
Comedian Russell Brand Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K. wsj.com 22 days ago by Roshan Fernandez
The allegations came from four women, London’s Metropolitan Police said.
U.K. Prices May Cool as Tariffs Rise, BOE’s Dhingra Says wsj.com a month ago by Paul Hannon
Global prices fell in response to higher tariffs during Trump’s first term as sellers in China and other countries lowered their prices to fin…