World Indonesia's next president has a complicated history with the U.S. President-elect Prabowo Subianto was once banned by the U.S. for rights violations. But the U.S. earlier gave him military training. How will both countries deal with each other once he takes office? Anthony Kuhn
World Colombia will break relations with Israel over its actions in Gaza, Petro says President Gustavo Petro announced his country will break diplomatic ties with Israel Thursday over its actions in Gaza. "If Palestine dies, humanity dies, and we are not going to let it die," he said. Alex Leff
World Biden and China's Xi make first contact since November with a 'check-in' call Tuesday's call between the two leaders followed through on a pledge they made in November for more frequent contact to try to help stabilize the U.S.-China relationship. John Ruwitch Vincent Ni
World A State Department official warns Israel of 'major' reputational damage in Gaza war Assistant Secretary of State Bill Russo told Israeli officials last week the Gaza war is damaging Israel's global reputation, potentially lasting a generation, according to a readout obtained by NPR. Daniel Estrin
World Why North Korea wants another chance with Donald Trump Germany's former ambassador to North Korea provides insights from his time in the country, and explains why the regime would prefer a Trump win in 2024. Thomas Schäfer
World Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights. Jackie Northam
World What North Korea's shift toward Russia means for its global strategy Since the collapse of nuclear talks between Pyongyang and Washington in 2019, analysts see a major shift in North Korea's foreign relations. It has turned increasingly to Moscow. Anthony Kuhn
World Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. Progress has been elusive President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress. Scott Neuman
World The U.S. is sending an ambassador to India after leaving the job vacant for 26 months It was the longest diplomatic gap in the history of U.S.- Indian relations, at a time when the two countries say they're closer than ever before Lauren Frayer
World China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. John Ruwitch
