Author: Lara Jakes
Europe Wants to Arm Ukraine, but It’s Losing a Race Against Time
President Trump’s insistence that the United States do less toward securing Europe means that allies, scrambling to arm themselves, have less to give to Ukraine.
Drones Complicate the Fight Between India and Pakistan
India has said it identified Turkish drones used by Pakistan; Pakistan said it identified Israeli drones used by India. Neither of those reports could be independently verified.
Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes
The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
In Iran Talks, Trump Is Edging Toward Reviving an Old Deal
The two sides set an agenda for additional negotiations in the coming days, which could include technical details on uranium enrichment.
Israel Threatens Further Escalation in Gaza War
The United Nations warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza was likely at its worst since the conflict began and that the population was again on the brink of famine.
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides held preliminary negotiations on Saturday, and an Iranian official said they would resume next week.
Hamas Says It’s Ready to Resume Hostage Releases
The group said that mediators were working “to remove obstacles and close gaps” after the cease-fire deal with Israel hit a roadblock. Israel has yet to comment.
Netanyahu Says Fighting in Gaza Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Freed Saturday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the cease-fire would end if Hamas did not release captives held in Gaza. But he did not say how many hostages had to be freed.
Trump Issues Cease-Fire Ultimatum After Hamas Postpones Release of Israeli Hostages
Stalling the next release of hostages from the Gaza Strip, scheduled for the coming weekend, raises new challenges for the already tenuous six-week truce and chances for a lasting end to the war.