Key Iran Adviser Gains Obama’s Ear

President Barack Obama, facing a mounting political crisis in Iran, is increasingly relying on the counsel of a career diplomat who has been a staunch supporter of tough measures to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program.

Report: NKorea may fire missile toward Hawaii

North Korea may fire a long-range ballistic missile toward Hawaii in early July.

Russia, China Trumpet Ties Following Meeting

Russia and China trumpeted their fast-growing bilateral trade and investment as symbols of a closer political relationship, following wide-ranging talks between the countries’ two presidents.