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Tag: International Relations
Aiming for Rosier Ties, Xi Wraps Up Europe Visit
The red carpet receptions China’s leader received in France, Serbia and Hungary helped recast a strained relationship with the continent.
Israel and Egypt Spar, Squeezing Gaza Aid Routes
With no resumption of deliveries in sight, officials fear the territory’s threadbare humanitarian relief effort could collapse altogether.
Russia Mounting New Border Assaults in North, Ukraine Says
Armored columns tried to punch through at several points, the military said, raising pressure on already stretched Ukrainian forces.
How Pro-Palestinian Students Pushed Trinity College Dublin to Divest
A surge of attention hit Ireland’s most prestigious university over protests that involved Israel, Gaza and the famed medieval Book of Kells.
Kherson Residents Rebuild and Brace for New Russian Attack
The people of the Kherson region have slowly rebuilt their homes and livelihoods since a Ukrainian counteroffensive forced out Russian troops. Now they are bracing for another Russian attack.
Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion
Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons.
Breach Grows Between Biden and Israel’s Leaders Over Rafah Invasion
Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons.
Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu
“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.
In Budapest, Xi Hails China’s ‘Deep Friendship’ With Hungary
The Chinese leader met with Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, one of China’s most fervent admirers and protectors in Europe.