foreign

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Iran’s Riyadh attack pierced the tranquility of that leafy enclave, which houses most foreign embassies along with thousands of expats and Saudis, including top business executives, a few ministers and even some royals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The origins of gladiatorial combat are unknown, though it was generally agreed by the Romans that it had been a foreign import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Those freed will include foreign nationals, young people, women and those aged over 60, a statement from the Cuban embassy in the US said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A separate Gallup poll reported declining approval for the administration’s handling of foreign policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the Domino Theory, which dominated American foreign policy during the Cold War, countries were like dominos standing on end.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin