Tens of thousands in Georgia protest Russian-style ‘foreign agents’ law

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....

Netanyahu slams ICC prosecutor, calls arrest warrant request a ‘hit job’

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....

What is the ICC, the global court seeking arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders?

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said Monday that he sought arrest warrants against senior officials in the Israel-Gaza conflict, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yehiya Sinwar....

General says he warned that Afghanistan would get ‘very bad, very fast’

Austin Scott Miller, the last four-star U.S. commander based in Kabul, met privately with House lawmakers scrutinizing the Biden administration’s Afghanistan exit....

U.S. tells Israel: Connect Gaza operation to political strategy

National security adviser Jake Sullivan met Benjamin Netanyahu as war cabinet member Benny Gantz threatens to quit over the lack of a postwar plan for Gaza....

Heavy fighting in northern Gaza as Israeli official gives Netanyahu ultimatum

Israeli forces were fighting in Jabalya refugee camp as Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, called for a plan to end the war....

Zelensky’s chief aide flexes power, irks critics — and makes no apologies

Andriy Yermak, a former lawyer and film producer who runs Volodymyr Zelensky’s wartime presidential office, is arguably the most powerful chief of staff in Ukraine’s history....

With its energy network nearly destroyed, Ukraine already fears the winter

Ukraine’s energy companies are scrambling to repair the power stations damaged by Russian missiles before frigid temperatures set in....

Second Russian invasion of Kharkiv caught Ukraine unprepared

Despite months of complaints from troops over shortages and fatigue, Kyiv has been slow to ramp up mobilization, leaving some areas of the front critically understaffed....

Russia seizes more land than Ukraine liberated in 2023 counteroffensive

While Russia’s gains over the last several weeks have been comparatively small, analysts say they are straining Ukraine’s military over a broad geographic area....

A water war is brewing between the U.S. and Mexico. Here’s why.

Some Texas towns are nearing a breaking point, with one key reservoir at record lows, and another approaching them....

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

Chinese leader Xi Jinping gave Vladimir Putin a red-carpet welcome in Beijing, and the pair extolled their relationship. But analysts say it’s mostly transactional....

Who is Robert Fico, the Slovakian prime minister who was shot?

Fico, who was seriously wounded in the attack, was sworn in as prime minister for the fourth time last year after campaigning on a pro-Russian, anti-American platform....

U.S. offers aid as Zelensky drops foreign trip due to Russian advance

But the Biden administration remains opposed to allowing Ukraine to strike targets inside Russian territory with U.S. weaponry — something Ukrainian policymakers have been pushing for....

Second Russian invasion is worse than the first, Kharkiv region evacuees say

Thousands of Ukrainians have fled border towns and villages in the northeast Kharkiv region as Russian troops advance in a new attack....

Blinken sits in with Ukrainian bar band for ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Ukraine to show U.S. support, played guitar and sang Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World” with local band 19.99....

In surprise Ukraine visit, Blinken declares vision for Kyiv’s victory

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Ukraine to offer U.S. support in Kyiv’s fight against Russia after a $61 billion aid package passed Congress....

Why news outlets and the U.N. rely on Gaza Health Ministry for death tolls

The Washington Post, like other news organizations, cannot independently verify death tolls in the war between Israel and Hamas....

China and Russia to shore up ‘no limits’ partnership with Thursday meetup

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing for meetings with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as Moscow’s war against Ukraine drags on — with Beijing’s support....

Russia’s new defense minister shows economy is firmly on war footing

President Vladimir Putin’s choice of an economist for the job suggests he views managing budgets and curbing corruption to be key components to military victory in Ukraine....