Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his British counterpart, David Lammy, made a rare joint trip to Ukraine to show allied solidarity as the American presidential election looms.
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China Woos Africa, Casting Itself as Global South’s Defender
More than 50 African leaders have gathered in Beijing for a summit aimed at projecting the influence of China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in the developing world.
Zelensky Dismisses the Head of the Air Force Days After F-16 Crash
The Ukrainian president gave no reason, but there are indications that friendly fire may have brought down the jet, a Western official said.
Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain
With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure.
More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal
Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks.
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, as China Asserts Sea Claims
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III warned Beijing against engaging in hostilities with U.S. allies in the South and East China Seas.
As Trump Looms, Blinken Aims to Reassure Allies on U.S. Commitment to Asia
Asian officials will press Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the former president and about Kamala Harris as he visits the region.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Some of his remarks have been disputed by human rights groups, and others are unverifiable or lacked context. Here’s a closer look.
Harris’s Views on Israel Are in the Spotlight as Netanyahu Visits Washington
The vice president will be closely watched this week for signs of her approach to the war in Gaza should she win the White House in November.
Germany Promised to Step Up Militarily. Its Budget Says Differently.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed a revolution in defense strategy. But the math is not adding up.