Iraq Swears in New MPs to Replace Sadr Resignations
New Shi'ite plurality has 122 seats
Lithuania President Wants Hike in Military Spending, More NATO Troops
NATO is expected to boost its presence in the region, but not as much as the Baltic states want
Ukraine Says It Received US-Provided Rocket Systems
The HIMARS the US sent have a range of about 50 miles
FM: Iran Is Serious in Reviving Nuclear Deal
Says US needs to be realistic in talks
Lithuania Says Prepared for Russian Retaliation Over Kaliningrad Embargo, Doesn’t Expect Military Action
Russia has vowed to respond to Lithuania's decision to block sanctioned goods from being delivered to Kaliningrad via rail
As Nuclear Talks Stall, Iran Pursues Regional Diplomacy
Raisi government hopes to improve ties with neighbors
House Panel Increases Biden’s 2023 Military Budget Request By $37 Billion
The boost is less than the $45 billion added by the Senate, setting up a fight over how much to increase the military budget
Blinken, Bennett Stress Cooperation on Iran Amid Political Turmoil in Israel
Israel's coalition government will dissolve, setting up new election in October
Iraq’s Sadr Blames Iran’s Proxies for Withdrawal From Parliament
Says Iran didn't directly pressure him
NATO Chief Says Alliance Will ‘Address’ China Security Concerns at Madrid Summit
NATO's next Strategic Concept is expected to add China as threat
Putin Says Russia Will Redirect Exports to BRICS Nations
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia as China's top oil supplier
Russian Refinery Says It Was Struck By Drones Flying From Ukraine
Local authorities believe the drones were produced in Ukraine
Bill Banning Imports From China’s Xinjiang Region Takes Effect
The restrictions marks a significant escalation in Washington's economic sanctions against China
US Navy Faults ‘Unsafe’ Encounter With Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz
US fired warning flare during incident
Report: Israel Keeping US In the Dark on Its Covert Attacks Inside Iran
Israel has ramped up its attacks and assassinations inside Iran, and the US hasn't asked Israel to stop
