The U.S. secretary of state, visiting Israel, said the killing of Hamas’s leader last week could create an opening for peace, and he pushed the Israeli prime minister to allow more aid into Gaza.
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U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones
The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.
U.S. and Europe Agree to Finalize $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said an agreement was close. She also rebuked China’s lending practices and called for more debt relief.
U.S. Tries to End War in Lebanon That Biden Envoy Calls ‘Out of Control’
Israel and Hezbollah say they will keep up attacks in an escalating conflict that has devastated Gaza, is causing misery in Lebanon and could draw Iran deeper into the fighting.
Biden, in Germany, Urges Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The president, in a trip to Berlin that lasted barely a day, also joined Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany in expressing new optimism about the prospect for peace in the Middle East.
U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply
Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.
Biden Announces $425 Million in Aid to Ukraine
President Biden spoke by telephone to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine about the security package, which includes munitions, armored vehicles and other weapons.
Zelensky Pitches ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukraine’s Parliament
The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.
Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis
Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.
Faced With Regional Setbacks, India Flexes Its New Economic Muscle
Tapping into a fast-growing economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been offering financial help to India’s neighbors as he tries to counter China’s influence.