US Warship Sails Near Chinese-Controlled Islands in the South China Sea The US also sent an aircraft carrier strike group into the disputed waters
Turkey Says Ukraine and Russia Reach Agreement on Ukrainian Grain Exports Istanbul hosted talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials on grain
EU Says Lithuania Must Allow Sanctioned Goods to Travel to Kaliningrad By Rail The EU is still prohibiting the transport of goods from Russia to Kaliningrad by road, a restriction the Kaliningrad governor wants lifted
Biden Says US Willing to Use Force Against Iran as ‘Last Resort’ The president says he's willing to kill the Iran deal to keep the IRGC designated as a terrorist organization
House to Vote on Amendments That Would Constrain Saudi Arms Sales The amendments would be added to the NDAA
Israel Showcases Air Defense System to Biden, Including New Laser Iron Beam The Israelis are seeking US investment in the Iron Beam
Biden Arrives in Israel, Says US-Israeli Connection Is ‘Bone Deep’ The president dismissed critics of Israel as being 'wrong'
Pentagon Watchdog Says Ukraine Aid Oversight Hindered By Bad Record-Keeping The Pentagon's Inspector General released a report on the spending of $6.5 billion for Ukraine
Iran Responds to US Claim That It Is Preparing to Send Drones to Russia Jake Sullivan made the claim without evidence and the US has made similar unfounded accusations against China
US to Open New Embassies, Increase Aid in Pacific Region to Counter China VP Kamala Harris announced the plans to the Pacific Island Forum