Putin hails Russia’s ties with China as ‘stabilizing’ force in the world

Blinken opens the door to attacks with U.S. weapons deeper inside Russia

After President Biden said that Ukraine could use donated U.S. weapons for limited strikes on targets in Russia, Berlin quickly followed suit....

Ukraine can use U.S. weapons for limited strikes in Russia, Biden says

The dramatic shift in U.S. policy comes after Russia’s assault on the city of Kharkiv and a chorus of pressure from European allies....

Netanyahu and Putin are both waiting for Trump

Some foreign leaders may be holding out for a Trump victory....

As Ukraine stumbles in war, Kyiv and Western powers struggle to coordinate

Infighting and strategic disagreements are clouding Ukraine’s path to regain the battlefield edge....

Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies, Élysée says

The French presidency said Russia will not be invited to events in Normandy on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings because of the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine....

U.S. concerned about Ukraine strikes on Russian nuclear radar stations

Washington conveyed to Kyiv that attacks on Russian early-warning systems could be destabilizing....

Blinken calls for clear Gaza plan as Israeli official says war could last all year

As Israel expands its offensive in Rafah, Israel’s national security adviser said that he was expecting “another seven months of fighting.”...

Georgia enacts Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law in victory for Moscow

The Georgian Dream party overrode the president’s veto despite widespread protests over the law, which could threaten plans to join the European Union....

NATO chief and European allies urge U.S. to let Ukraine strike inside Russia

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and a growing chorus of Western leaders are urging Washington and its allies to drop restrictions on how Ukraine uses donated weapons....

Egypt and Israel investigate border ‘shooting incident’ in Rafah area

Details of the incident remain murky, but underscore the risk of spillover from the Gaza war and the growing strain on Cairo’s relations with Israel....

U.S. lawmakers ignore China’s warning, meet with Taiwan’s new leader

The meeting by a bipartisan delegation from Washington occurred as China heightens demands for the United States to back away from support for the island democracy....

These Ukrainians were musicians before the war. Now they fight with song.

Ukrainian soldiers who were professional musicians before Russia invaded have formed their own unit to play music for the military. Now they’re touring America....

Russia bombs market in Kharkiv, killing at least 6 and wounding 40

The deadly attack on the home improvement and supplies chain in Ukraine’s second largest city comes amid a Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine....

ICJ orders Israel ‘to immediately halt’ Rafah offensive

The high-profile rebuke by the International Court of Justice adds to global pressure on Israel over its war Gaza....

U.N. court order deepens Israel’s isolation as it fights on in Rafah

Though a rebuke to Israel’s conduct of its war, the World Court ruling will be difficult to enforce without the backing of the United States....

What is the ICJ, the U.N. court ordering Israel to halt Rafah offensive?

The ruling at The Hague-based court adds to growing international legal pressure on Israel to scale back or end its Gaza war....

Russian jamming leaves some high-tech U.S. weapons ineffective in Ukraine

Confidential Ukrainian assessments obtained by The Washington Post show how accuracy rates of some Western weapons fell after Russian jamming disrupted guidance systems....

Russia slams Kharkiv with missile barrage, killing printing-plant workers

The attack on Kharkiv city and neighboring towns was one of the most brutal yet in Russia’s renewed offensive in northeast Ukraine....

Hospitals in Gaza again become focal points in the war

China begins military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for new president

The latest show of force is part of Beijing’s effort to warn Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te against taking any steps toward independence, analysts say....

U.S. says Russia probably put ‘counterspace weapon’ in orbit to attack satellites

Russia’s Kremlin has denied claims by the Pentagon that it has launched a “counterspace weapon” into orbit, amid fears of a growing space war....

Middle East conflict live updates: UNRWA pauses Rafah aid operations, says there’s ‘nothing to distribute’

The Pentagon’s plan for aid delivery via a U.S.-built floating pier has also faced obstacles, as humanitarian groups warn of growing hunger in the Gaza Strip....

The ICC’s battle with Israel is a test of the international order

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders has ignited debate about international law....

France, Germany and others back ICC after arrest warrant request

President Biden criticized the International Criminal Court for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli officials including Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Hamas leaders....

Under pressure from all sides, Netanyahu refuses to change course in Gaza

As the ICC seeks an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, critics in Israel say he is prioritizing his political survival over Israel’s hostages and the war effort....

E.U. sets precedent with plan to use profits from frozen Russian assets

Since the earliest weeks of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Western allies have debated how to make the Kremlin pay without exposing themselves to legal challenges....

As U.S. influence in Africa wanes, Kenya bucks the trend

William Ruto’s visit to Washington comes as a coups and wars, the use of Russian mercenaries, and Chinese loans have eroded Washington’s influence in Africa....

Amal Clooney was among the experts who advised on the ICC arrest warrants

Biden criticizes ‘outrageous’ ICC arrest warrant ask for Israeli leaders

Warrants are sought for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders Yehiya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh....

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for top Israeli, Hamas figures

The International Criminal Court will now consider the application and if it agrees, the arrests can be carried out by the court’s 124 member states....