diplomacy

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire

6:24pm March 14, 2025

Ukraine's president said he hopes the U.S. applies "maximum additional sanctions" on Russia if it refuses to accept a 30-day ceasefire, describing the Russian leader's "bravado" as a stalling tactic.

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Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

8:21am March 14, 2025

Hamas, the militant group the U.S. has labeled as terrorists, says it's willing to release the one living American hostage and bodies of four others it's held in Gaza since the 2023 attacks in Israel.

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The U.S. will resume Ukraine military aid and intelligence, as Kyiv approves ceasefire

12:06pm March 11, 2025

The United States said it will resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, as Ukraine agreed to a Trump administration proposal for a monthlong ceasefire.

Trump has a deal for Netanyahu when they meet Tuesday. Will he take it?

9:38am February 03, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to visit the White House since President Trump's return to office, in a crucial meeting for the future of the Middle East.

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Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador is Elise Stefanik. Here's what to know

11:29am January 21, 2025

Elise Stefanik was a key defender of then-President Donald Trump during his impeachment proceedings and she later grilled university presidents over what she described as antisemitism.

Israel conduct airstrikes despite reaching cease-fire agreement

Israel approves a ceasefire with Hamas with the first set of hostages due out Sunday

8:17am January 17, 2025

The Israeli government has approved a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, leading to a possible end to 15 months of a devastating war in Gaza that spread to other parts of the Middle East.

Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of State Nominee Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio on a smooth path to Senate confirmation as next secretary of state

7:56am January 15, 2025

Marco Rubio drew bipartisan support among Senate Foreign Relations Committee members at Wednesday's hearing and appears headed for confirmation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration.

What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks

9:23am January 13, 2025

The basic framework, officials familiar with the talks say, is an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and a six-week ceasefire. Mediators are applying pressure on all parties.

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U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza

4:25pm January 10, 2025

"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.

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Islamist Rebels Guard Abandoned Iranian Embassy In Damascus

Who's been funding the HTS rebels now in control of Syria?

4:27pm December 19, 2024

by Lauren Frayer

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, made a lightning assault across Syria. Where did the rebels get the cash, weapons and training that made their takeover possible?

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