The Latest Breaking News from Jon Finer

White House aims to leverage Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire for Gaza progress and regional stability.

Zelenskiy briefs Biden official on Kursk and wider war; Germany activates its own Iris-T SLM air defences after giving first ones to Ukraine. What we know on day 925

U.S. Principal Deputy NSA Finer visits India to review India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). Discussed bilateral ties, regional/global developments, tech value chains, tech collaborations, and easing regulations. Aim to elevate bilateral strategic partnership and broaden scope of iCET.

Senator’s urge for US to make Israel reconsider military strategy is met with fierce backlash, underscoring rift on left over war in Gaza

Talk of a possible deal comes as Palestinian health officials say Israeli fire hit another hospital in Gaza, and dozens of premature infants from Al-Shifa hospital are evacuated to Egypt.

Officials say deal for release of some hostages could be struck within coming days

White House official does not specify number of Americans who remain inside Gaza

Vietnam is elevating relations with the US to the level of a comprehensive strategic partner, Vietnam’s highest tier of international partnership

Joe Biden’s need to nurture alliances to contain China sees Ukraine perceptibly slipping down list of priorities