Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August

The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a significant contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.

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Old Divides of East and West Haunt Germany’s Newest Arrivals

Refugees who poured into the country a decade ago fared better when they landed in the more prosperous West, an enduring legacy of reunification.

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Zelensky Under Siege as Corruption Case Shatters Ukraine’s Wartime Unity

An anti-Zelensky political coalition is coalescing as the president’s allies are accused of enriching themselves while the country’s soldiers die on the battlefield.

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Federal Judge Orders Some Texas Schools to Remove Ten Commandment Posters

The judge sided with families of students who had argued that the displays infringed on their religious freedom.

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Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’

Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could now take steps to shut down the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The group said the declaration had no basis in fact or law.

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Australian Man Convicted of Murderer Sues to Challenge Vegemite Ban Behind Bars

A man facing life behind bars is challenging the state of Victoria’s prison ban on the salty condiment beloved by many Australians. The case drew condemnation from a minister for corrections.

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Chinese Spies Are Using LinkedIn to Target U.K. Lawmakers, MI5 Warns

Britain’s domestic intelligence agency said China was using headhunters to gather intelligence from lawmakers and parliamentary staff members.

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U.S. Military Threat Puts Spotlight on Venezuela’s Allies

American adversaries are unlikely to help President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela fend off a concerted attack. But they have made toppling him harder.

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The Most Impactful Political Handbag Since Mrs. Thatcher’s

Sanae Takaichi, the new prime minister of Japan, makes a statement about work — with style.

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Tanzania: What to Know About the Post-Election Violence

Post-election violence has tarnished the country’s reputation for stability, and the crackdown may have backfired on the government, as officials in Washington call for a re-examination of U.S. ties.

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