The surprise rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, whose rivalry fueled the war, has raised a glimmer of hope for a breakthrough in resolving one of the world’s worst crises.
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Your Tuesday Briefing: China’s Display of Force Around Taiwan
Also, President Biden prepares to visit Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Netanyahu Reverses Firing of Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister
Yoav Gallant was dismissed last month after expressing concern about the pace of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan.
Italy’s Coast Guard Rescues Hundreds of Migrants in ‘Chaotic’ Few Days at Sea
About 2,000 people have been rescued since Friday, and ships were dispatched to help boats carrying 1,200 more on Monday as disquiet grows about the high numbers undertaking the risky crossing.
China Brandishes Military Options in Exercises Around Taiwan
The People’s Liberation Army’s ships, planes and troops held three days of drills in a spectacle designed to warn Taiwan against challenging Beijing.
The Jailing of Evan Gershkovich
We tell you the story of the American reporter who has been imprisoned in Russia.
What Do the Leaked U.S. Intelligence Documents Say?
The authorities have so far made one arrest in the case, Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old air national guardsman. But many questions remain about the classified documents that have been appearing online.
Leaked Documents Suggest Ukrainian Air Defense Is in Peril if Not Reinforced
A huge influx of munitions is needed to keep Russia’s air force from changing the course of the war, according to U.S. officials and newly leaked Pentagon documents.
How the Latest Leaked Documents Are Different From Past Breaches
The freshness of the documents — some appear to be barely 40 days old — and the hints they hold for operations to come make them particularly damaging, officials say.
Your Monday Briefing: Leaked U.S. Intelligence
Also, China conducts drills near Taiwan and the World Bank prepares for changes.