Appeals Court Overturns Plea Deal in 9/11 Case
The court found that Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III had the authority to invalidate a contract reached between the accused mastermind and a Pentagon official.
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Israeli Forces Have Limited Time in Gaza, U.S. Officials Say
Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks has fueled sympathy around the world for the Palestinian cause even as Israel continues to bury its dead.
Can the U.S. Handle China While Supporting Israel and Ukraine Wars?
To U.S. allies in Asia, the sudden focus on Gaza risks progress on America’s long-delayed pivot to the Indo-Pacific region.
U.S. Deploys Missile Systems to Mideast After Iran Threats
The latest deployment is in response to growing threats from Iran and its allies in the region. President Biden has warned Iran to not join the war against Hamas.
Hundreds Feared Dead in Gaza Hospital Blast as Israel and Hamas Blame Each Other
With President Biden about to arrive in Israel, Palestinians and Israelis blamed each other for the explosion that devastated the hospital, where people had sought shelter from Israeli bombing.
U.S. Tells World to Back Israel’s Gaza Strikes as Civilian Toll Rises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is visiting the Middle East as the Israel-Palestinian conflict reaches a degree of violence not seen in many years.
After Hamas Attack, U.S. to Send Weapons and Warships to Support Israel
The moves were designed by the Biden administration to reassure Israelis of the United States’ commitment, despite months of tension between Mr. Biden and Israel’s prime minister.
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.
Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises
As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad.
Australia to Fast-Track Missile Production for U.S. Exports
The announcement of this plan, along with steps to expand joint military exercises, was shadowed by the news of a helicopter crash during one such exercise.