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White House asks Congress for $106 billion in security supplemental - Roll Call

The White House unveiled its $106 billion supplemental funding request for aid for Israel, Ukraine, and border security.

Roll Call · Oct 20, 2023

Biden ‘didn’t hear the full question’ on whether Israel should delay Gaza ground assault, White House says – as it happened

White House says US president was only commenting on whether he wanted to see more hostages released

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts

The US president’s ‘unwavering’ show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

The U.S. and Europe Need to Get Their Act Together on China

The West has wasted precious time in developing a common strategy.

Foreign Policy · Oct 19, 2023

Thursday briefing: Israel, Hamas and the world react to the explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital

In today’s newsletter: While it remains unclear exactly what happened at the site of the blast, it could already change the course of the conflict

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023

Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers

The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea are meeting in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their military ties

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Biden Urges Israel Not to ‘Be Consumed’ by Rage During Visit

The White House is trying to balance its commitment to Israel with the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Foreign Policy · Oct 18, 2023

The EU Has Failed in Serbia and Kosovo

As violence flares, Washington has shown it has influence, while Brussels’s policies have shown weakness.

Foreign Policy · Oct 18, 2023

Jim Jordan is a conservative hellraiser in the House. Now he’s Trump’s top choice for speaker

Eric Garcia chronicles how the Ohio Republican, once called a ‘legislative terrorist’ who helped Trump try to overturn the 2020 election, is now trying to replace Kevin McCarthy

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023