Biden surges arms to Ukraine, fearing Trump will halt U.S. aid
Biden’s Ukraine directive has stirred debate, as some officials worry it will cut too deeply into American stockpiles and jeopardize military needs elsewhere.
By Michael Birnbaum, Missy Ryan and Siobhán O'Grady
Russia debuts new missile in Ukraine strike as Putin threatens West
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States and Ukraine’s other partners that the weapon could be deployed against their interests as well.
By David L. Stern, Karen DeYoung, Ellen Francis, Mary Ilyushina and Missy Ryan
Senate Democrats force Israel weapons vote, citing Biden inaction
The Senate ultimately voted down the measure, brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic allies, to block the sale of some U.S.-made weapons to Israel.
By Abigail Hauslohner
Ukraine fires U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia for first time
Ukraine’s ATACMS strike in Russia’s Bryansk region marks an intensification of the war amid uncertainty over Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
By Siobhán O'Grady, David L. Stern, Serhiy Morgunov and Missy Ryan
Iran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government
Republicans are split over how aggressive the next Trump administration should be toward Tehran as the president-elect pursues an America-first foreign policy.
By Abigail Hauslohner
Discord leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years for sharing U.S. secrets
The Discord leaks rocked the U.S. national security establishment, revealing the speed with which top-secret materials can spread online.
By Stephanie Morales and Dan Lamothe
U.S. won’t withhold aid to Israel, walking back threat over conditions in Gaza
The United States will not withhold military aid from Israel, the State Department said Tuesday, despite the situation in Gaza not improving, according to aid groups and U.N. officials.
By Frances Vinall, Adela Suliman, Rebecca Tan, Adam Taylor and John Hudson
U.S. will send contractors to Ukraine to help fix its weapons
U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air-defense systems are among the equipment in Ukraine requiring defense contractor support, the Pentagon said.
By Dan Lamothe and Alex Horton
Elon Musk joins Trump’s call with Ukraine’s Zelensky
Elon Musk’s involvement in the conversation between Trump and Zelensky is the latest sign he intends to play a prominent role in the next U.S. administration.
By John Hudson and Siobhán O'Grady
As Middle East crisis grinds on, Pentagon shows signs of strain
For the first time since the Gaza war began, the U.S. will have no aircraft carrier nearby. Meanwhile, a weapons shortage has left the Pentagon spread thin.
By Dan Lamothe and Abigail Hauslohner
America chooses its next president: An Election Day guide for the world
Why do voters in some U.S. states have more sway? What is the electoral college? Answers to 2024 election questions for readers outside the United States.
By Leo Sands
Arab states resist U.S. pressure to denounce Houthis
Attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthis are hurting economies across the Middle East, but Arab leaders are loath to be seen siding with the U.S. and Israel.
By Abigail Hauslohner and Ellen Nakashima
U.S. inundated with claims that American arms killed Gaza civilians
The State Department has received hundreds of reports that Israel’s use of U.S. weapons is responsible for excessive civilian casualties in Gaza.
By Abigail Hauslohner and Michael Birnbaum
Blinken heads to Middle East in long-shot bid for Gaza cease-fire
Officials view the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a chance to revive hostage-release talks, but the Biden administration’s sway with Israel has waned.
By Michael Birnbaum and John Hudson
Israel complicates election’s final stretch, an issue Democrats hoped would fade
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s escalating assaults in Gaza and Lebanon have become a growing liability for Kamala Harris as Election Day nears.
By John Hudson, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Mohamad El Chamaa and Missy Ryan
U.S. warns Israel it may withhold arms unless Gaza aid starts flowing
The Biden administration set a 30-day deadline for Israel to improve Palestinians’ access to food, medicine and other necessities.
By Missy Ryan, John Hudson, Michael Birnbaum and Karen DeYoung
White House vows consequences for Iran’s attack on Israel
U.S. forces had a limited role in repelling Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel, which officials called ineffective but a “significant escalation.”
By Missy Ryan, Dan Lamothe, Karen DeYoung and Michael Birnbaum
U.S. sends more troops, warplanes to Middle East as bulwark against Iran
With Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, the Pentagon is bracing for retaliatory action from Tehran’s network of militias and militant groups.
By Dan Lamothe
As Israel escalates in Lebanon, U.S. influence is limited
The widening gap between U.S. desires and Israel’s actions has left the Biden administration struggling to adapt its diplomatic efforts.
By Michael Birnbaum, Ellen Nakashima, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Karen DeYoung
Netanyahu vows to continue Hezbollah war, defying U.S. cease-fire plan
Speaking at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country’s operation in Lebanon would grind on despite calls for a truce.
By John Hudson and Michael Birnbaum