Russian Court Denies Evan Gershkovich’s Appeal to End Detention
Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist who has been based in Russia for years, was arrested in March and charged with spying, which he denies.
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War in Ukraine Is Worsening Effects of Climate Change, Kerry Says
The forced movement of people, the destruction of agricultural land and the increased instability are being felt in Ukraine and beyond, said John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy.
Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry
Xi Jinping and nationalistic Chinese see recent U.S. actions as an effort to contain another superpower rather than compete with it — and they’re pushing back.
Germany and China Try to Reset Relations for a Changed World
This week the two countries will restart government consultations after a pandemic hiatus, but amid the war in Ukraine and rising U.S., Chinese tensions, common ground may be elusive.
Blinken Meets Xi as China and the U.S. Try to Ease Tensions
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is meeting with Xi Jinping, China’s leader, on a trip aimed at ensuring that competition “does not veer into conflict.”
Your Monday Briefing: Blinken in Beijing
Also, Times graphics show how Russia likely blew up Ukraine’s dam.
Israel Eases West Bank Settlement Rules, Clearing Way for New Homes
The change could accelerate the construction of thousands of new houses in the occupied territory and puts a far-right minister in charge of giving approvals.
Republicans Attack Blinken for China Trip, Threatening Subpoena
Republicans rebuked the secretary of state for visiting China for diplomatic talks as they advocate a hard-line, military-first approach to Beijing.
As Blinken Heads to China, Suspicion Awaits Him
Even as Beijing prepares for a visit by the secretary of state, China’s leader has made clear his expectations of more hostile superpower competition.