U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court

The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

Trump Meets Ahmed al-Shara After Vowing to Lift Sanctions on Syria

“The sanctions were really crippling,” President Trump said, before he traveled to Qatar, where he was given a lavish welcome.

U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say

The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.

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.