Israel’s successful effort to scuttle a controversial UN vote, with the support of Donald Trump, signals that the Obama era of foreign policy is already over.

France hopes to convince the Saudis that the time has come to implement a stalled arms deal with Lebanon.

On both sides of the Atlantic, the winds of nationalism and protectionism are pushing hard against free trade advocates.

As opposed to many journalists, economists are evenly split as to whether sanctions on Russia will be lifted soon. Despite the President-elect’s campaign rhetoric on Russia, there’s reason to be skeptical that the sanctions’ end is nigh.

Europe’s heavy reliance on diesel cars is taking years off the lives of tens of thousands of urbanites.

The Indian Prime Minister’s abrupt demonetization drive could prove politically costly as public patience wears thin.

Pensioners are being told to expect cuts of up to 60 percent starting January 1, 2017.

Japan is beefing up its maritime enforcement in the East China Sea as it seeks to deter Chinese incursions near the disputed Senkaku islets.

No longer can German Chancellor Angela Merkel promise a safe haven for migrants.

It might, if only to watch the Obama Administration squirm one last time.