U.S. and Iran conduct first round of nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran have launched negotiations to strike a new deal that would scale back Iran's nuclear program.
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Facing drug-related violence, Ecuador goes to the polls Sunday
Ecuadoreans will vote for their president this weekend, as the country is experiencing high levels of drug-related gang violence and an economic slowdown.
China projects defiance in its response to U.S. tariffs
China has retaliated with tariffs on U.S. goods after President Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports. And though it is avoiding further escalation, the Chinese government is projecting defiance.
A Syrian city known for gold jewelry faces rising crime
Since antiquity, Aleppo has been famous for gold. But a post-war crime wave means jewelers no longer display gold in windows. The city is installing solar-powered streetlights to fight crime.
Ukraine's DIY drone makers are helping fighters on the front lines
The war in Ukraine is now largely being fought with drones. Ukraine made 2 million last year. Drone makers churn them out in factories and mom-and-pop operations like one in a Kyiv basement apartment.
Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it
Ecuador's runoff vote pits Trump ally and incumbent Daniel Noboa against leftist challenger Luisa González, in an election dominated by the issue of security in a highly polarized political landscape.
Druze population resists Syrian government's push to disband militias
In a challenge to Syria's new government, an influential religious minority rejects calls to integrate its militias.
U.S. and Iran hold first round of nuclear talks and agree to meet again next week
After President Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal in his first term, his administration launched negotiations Saturday in search of a new agreement to curb Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities.
To instill confidence, China tries to reassure private entrepreneurs of support
As the country faces slowing economic growth and a trade war with the U.S., China has taken pains to reassure entrepreneurs by telling them they can start businesses, create jobs and benefit society.
China hits the U.S. with hefty tariff. And, how free speech is shifting at colleges
China retaliated against the imposed U.S. tariffs with a hefty 125% tariff on U.S. goods. And, how people on college campuses feel about free speech since President Trump has been in office.