ISIS is reportedly about to lose its major base on the Libyan coast, as a rebellion in the city has it on the run while the army plans to sweep in within days. It’s a welcome—but not conclusive—defeat.

History is made by those who show up, and if the U.S. continues to vacillate in Syria, we’ll pass on much of our ability to shape the post-Assad settlement.

Russia plans to expand the Nord Stream pipeline to Germany without ever passing through pesky countries that make life diplomatically difficult, like Ukraine.

Hong Kong’s democracy activists just scored a big win against Beijing. Will it turn out to be a pyrrhic victory?

Greek banks are seeing money flow out of them at a steady clip, with questions being raised as to whether they will be able to open on Monday. Alexis Tsipras is in Russia, talking to Vladimir Putin about it.

EU calls for emergency summit on Monday. Terra incognita, here we come.

Politics in Manila might get in the way of deals with the U.S. and Japan designed to bolster the anti-China front in Southeast Asia.

The deputy head of a major Russian bank is complaining about China’s reluctance in helping them get around Western financial sanctions.

Our bills are not just means of exchange, but memorials. Leave Alex where he belongs.

As dengue fever infects thousands in Aden and UN diplomats try to broker a truce in Geneva, car bombs, air raids, and executions continue unabated across Yemen.