U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
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Trump Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Cease-Fire by Three Weeks
The president made the announcement after he hosted a meeting at the White House of Israeli and Lebanese diplomats.
Trump’s War of Choice With Iran
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines the war of choice that President Trump has initiated with Iran.
Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington
David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.
Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Indicates Not.
A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Welcomes U.S. Help to Ease Tensions With India
The comments from Khawaja Muhammad Asif came after India said its forces had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani-controlled Kashmir in response to a terrorist attack last month.
Finnish Leader Warns Russia: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’
President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who has become an interlocutor in peace talks, says in an interview he doesn’t want Ukraine to suffer the same fate his country once endured.
Three Takeaways From the Times’ Interview With President Alexander Stubb of Finland
Alexander Stubb warned against subjecting Ukraine to “Finlandization,” called for more pressure on Russia’s leader to get a peace deal and said President Trump was running out of patience.
Pakistan Official Calls for International Inquiry Into Kashmir Terror Attack
Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s defense minister declared his country’s innocence in a terror attack that killed 26 people this week in Kashmir territory.
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
The two sides are set to negotiate on Saturday, though expectations for a breakthrough are modest, and distrust high.