Negotiators are racing to reach a deal before Congress is expected to head home for the holidays at the end of the week.
Tag: Refugees and Displaced Persons
Britain’s dangerous game of constitutional hardball
In seeking to override the U.K.’s highest court, Rishi Sunak’s government is following other nations in a trend that can damage democracy, experts say.
UK Parliament’s Rwanda Vote Today, Explained
The British prime minister faced a test of his authority as he sought to protect his flagship immigration policy from threats within his divided party.
Israel Evacuation Orders in Gaza Sow Confusion
Even Gazans who can get access to Israeli directions online say they sometimes make no sense, which could be a matter of life or death.
‘We Are All Sick’: Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza
Cold, wet weather combined with a lack of clean water, toilets and food have fueled a spike in respiratory, stomach and other ailments, and the sick are left struggling to recover, health officials say.
U.N. Cuts Appeal for Aid Despite Deepening Crises
With pledges already lagging badly for this year, the global organization said that it had been forced to pare down its request for 2024 to focus on only the most life-threatening cases.
Gazans Mass at Border for Safety, but Find Only More Peril
As Israeli forces pound Gaza, the area where Palestinians can seek shelter is shrinking, raising concerns that they could be forced into Egypt.
U.S. Is Criticized After Veto of U.N. Call for Gaza Cease-Fire
As fighting surged in the territory, Arab leaders condemned the move as a “mark of shame,” one that will haunt the United States for years.
U.N. Secretary-General Demands a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United States has signaled that it will block the effort.
U.N. Secretary-General Demands a Cease-Fire in Gaza
The United States has signaled that it will block the effort.