The countries are wrapping up their most expansive joint military drills to date amid efforts to coordinate more ambitiously on challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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In Warning to Hong Kong’s Courts, China Shows Who Is Boss
China’s legislative body criticized a court ruling overturning a ban on wearing masks, signaling that it was the final arbiter of law in Hong Kong.
Israel Intercepts Four Rockets Launched From Syria
Days after a clash between Israel and militants in Gaza to the south, tensions rose across the northern frontier.
Are West Bank Settlements Illegal? Who Decides?
The United States declared that Israeli settlements on the West Bank are “not inconsistent with” international law, despite decisions by world bodies like the International Court of Justice.
Leaked Iran Cables: Key Findings From Secret Documents
Leaked spy cables reveal how Iran came to dominate the political and military spheres in Iraq. Here’s what the hundreds of documents tell us.
Hong Kong Protests: Police Threaten to Use Lethal Force Amid Standoff
A siege at a university escalated on Sunday as the police swooped in and threatened to use live rounds against antigovernment protesters.
In Strike That Killed 5 Children, Israel Said It Took Out Gaza Militant. Now It Isn’t Sure.
The Israeli military said it has begun an investigation into who was actually killed in an airstrike that Palestinians said caused the deaths of eight civilians.
South Korea Resists U.S. Pressure to Improve Ties With Japan
Defense Secretary Mark Esper had urged Seoul to reconsider abandoning a military intelligence-sharing deal with Tokyo.
ISIS Suspect Trapped at Turkish-Greek Border Is to Be Deported to U.S.
Turkey said it had received assurances from Washington that the American would not be refused entry.
As Talks With Putin Loom, Ukraine Looks in Vain for U.S. Help
Kiev wants Western support as it seeks to end its conflict with Russia. But amid the impeachment drama, Washington, its staunchest backer, is increasingly out of the picture.