UN Support Bolsters Trump’s Gaza Plan but Road Ahead Is Still Rough
The Security Council’s backing offered a scaffolding of international legitimacy that will be needed to persuade countries to help see the plans through.
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The president is offering the crown prince fighter jets, a nuclear agreement and other deals as part of his efforts to collect investment and push forward on Middle East peace.
Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in central Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.
U.N. Security Council Adopts Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
Russia and China abstained in the vote, which provides a legal mandate for the Trump administration’s vision of how to move past the cease-fire to rebuild the war-ravaged enclave after two years of war.
France Agrees to Sell Up to 100 Rafale Fighter Jets to Ukraine
Some in Ukraine criticized the 10-year timeline for the warplanes and other defense equipment, but France called it a long-term commitment to the country.
Aiming to Shock Japan, China Pushes a Wave of Reprisals
Beijing is flexing its military and economic might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan. But its aggressive approach risks backfiring.
At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistani military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.
At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan
Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistani military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.
Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs
For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.
Displaced Gazans Face More Misery as Torrential Rain Lashes Enclave
Heavy rainfall and chilling winds have added to the challenges facing people still forced to live in tents in the devastated territory.