International

How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation. It’s a move that reflects South African-born Elon Musk’s repeated claims over the years that authorities in the country he grew up in are anti-white and even encouraging the killing of white people.
Rubio says El Salvador will house deportees from U.S., including Americans
A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot deport American citizens and such a move would be met with legal challenges.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, Canada after they pledge to boost border enforcement
 President Donald Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
Trump used fentanyl to justify tariffs, but the crisis was already easing
The White House says fentanyl smuggled to the U.S. justifies tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico. But fentanyl deaths and smuggling have been dropping fast — and Canada plays almost no role.
Here are some goods in the crosshairs of Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
President Donald Trump declared an economic emergency Saturday in order to place duties of 10 percent on all imports from China and 25 percent on imports from Mexico and Canada. 
U.S. military conducts airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia
The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the African nation during President Donald Trump’s second term. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command were directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia’s government. 
Gaza ceasefire sees its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners
The ceasefire in Gaza saw its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, and the crucial Rafah border crossing reopened just days before discussions on the truce’s far more difficult second phase begin.
Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after delay
Hamas-led militants have freed eight hostages as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. But the chaotic handover of some of the captives drew an angry protest from Israel.