Soaring Russian Death Toll in Ukraine Gives Grim Insight Into the War
Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits, including convicts, to the front lines in eastern Ukraine to pave the way for more seasoned fighters, U.S. and allied officials say.
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A U.S. Ambassador Finds Himself on Hostile Ground in Hungary
David Pressman, a gay human rights lawyer, has been accused by pro-government media in Hungary of undermining traditional values, violating diplomatic conventions and meddling in the judiciary.
U.S. to Boost Military Role in the Philippines as Fears Over Taiwan Grow
Washington and Manila announced a plan to give the American military access on four new locations in the Southeast Asian country, a strategic partner in the region.
What ‘No’ on F-16 Fighter Jets Might Mean for Ukraine
If the usual script plays out, the Biden administration’s reluctance to provide the planes could be temporary, officials say.
U.S. Charges Four in Connection With the Assassination of Haiti’s President
The decision to charge the men, considered to be ringleaders in the assassination plot, in the United States is an indication of the chronic dysfunction of the Haitian justice system.
U.S. Courts India as Technology Partner to Counter China
American and Indian officials are working toward new partnerships in defense technology, advanced telecom and semiconductors.
U.S. Says Russia Fails to Comply With START, a Nuclear Arms Treaty
The United States says Russia is not allowing American inspectors access to its arsenal to ensure compliance with the New START agreement, which the two nations renewed in 2021.
Blinken Heads to West Bank After Surge in Violence
After meeting Israeli officials in Jerusalem, the U.S. secretary of state will meet the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah amid a sharp rise in tensions in the region.
Blinken to Meet Netanyahu at Turbulent Moment for Israel
The secretary of state will sit down with the Israeli prime minister as violence and mass protests rattle his country.
Tanks Alone Won’t Turn the Tide of the War in Ukraine
The United States will have to step up its training program to ensure the Ukrainian military can use all the Western-provided equipment effectively.