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Antony Blinken Visits China

Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.

The U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, walked with Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, through the Yu Gardens in Shanghai on Wednesday.

U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit

Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.

Mourners gathered Sunday for the funeral for Palestinians killed the day before during an Israeli raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp in the northern part of the West Bank.

At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, center, and Evan Ryan, his wife, at the Group of 7 meeting on Capri in Italy. The group has grown more active and ambitious in recent years

U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War

While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.

Iranian medium-range missiles during the annual Army Day celebration at a military base in Tehran on Wednesday. The United States imposed sanctions on Iranian armed forces and weapon makers.

U.S. Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election

The Biden administration had temporarily lifted sanctions after President Nicolás Maduro agreed to make free elections possible. Now Mr. Maduro has put up barriers to a credible vote.

President Nicolás Maduro after signing up as a candidate for Venezuela’s presidential elections.

U.S. Plans New Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that sanctions could be announced “in the coming days” and would likely focus on oil exports and imports of military hardware.

Oil and gas infrastructure in Khuzestan Province, Iran.

Why Russia Is Protecting North Korea From Nuclear Monitors

The monitors have provided vivid evidence of how Russia is keeping Pyongyang brimming with fuel and other goods, presumably in return for weapons that Russia can use in Ukraine.

A state media broadcast of a meeting between Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in September.

Ukraine, Stalled on the Battlefield, Strikes Russia’s Oil Industry

Ukrainian drone strikes have been able to hit refineries deep in Russian territory, indicating a new vulnerability. But it is unclear if that will affect the fighting.

An image taken from video released by Roman Starovoit, governor of the Kursk region of Russia, last month, purportedly showing firefighters working to extinguish flames at an oil depot after a Ukrainian drone strike.

E.U. Removes Russian Tech Tycoon From Sanctions List

Yandex’s co-founder, Arkady Volozh, received rare sanctions relief after condemning Russia’s war and severing ties to the country.

Arkady Volozh, co-founder of Russia’s largest tech company, Yandex, in 2019. He denounced the war last year.

UN Aid for Gaza Is Turned Away Because of Scissors, an Official Says

One truck was turned away because it contained scissors in medical kits for children, a U.N. official said. Israeli authorities accused the official of lying.

A U.N. truck carrying aid to Deir al Balah in southern Gaza last week.

Zimbabwe, After Expelling U.S. Officials, Accuses Them of Promoting ‘Regime Change’

American officials say their team was in the country to assess governance issues, but was detained and interrogated before being deported.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe at the Parliament building in Harare in November.

Venezuela Sets Presidential Election Date, With Opposition Candidate Still Banned

The decision to hold a vote on July 28 is a partial fulfillment of a commitment to the United States, but with the top opposition figure barred, many wondered how free and fair the balloting would be.

The government of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, shown at a rally last week, has set elections for July.

Yellen Urges Israel to Restore Economic Ties to West Bank

The Treasury secretary said she called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to reduce barriers to commerce for Palestinians.

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen has been focused on tracking the economic implications of the war in Gaza.

Hard Lessons Make for Hard Choices 2 Years Into the War in Ukraine

Western sanctions haven’t worked. Weapons from allies are running low. Pressure may build on Kyiv to seek a settlement, even from a weakened position.

Soldiers with the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade firing a 122-millimeter howitzer D-30 at a Russian target this week in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

U.S. to Hit Russia With Sanctions on Over 500 Targets

A package of economic restrictions to be rolled out on Friday will be the largest since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago.

The Biden administration has become increasingly reliant on using its financial tools to try to damage and isolate Russia’s economy since the war began.

Biden Announces Major New Sanctions on Russia After Navalny’s Death

The Biden administration, responding to the death of Aleksei A. Navalny, unveiled its largest sanctions package to date as the war in Ukraine enters its third year.

President Biden with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen. The administration’s new sanctions were created by the Treasury, State and Commerce Departments.

2 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, U.S. Campaign to Isolate Putin Shows Limits

Many nations insist on not taking sides in the war in Ukraine, while China, India and Brazil are filling Russia’s coffers.

Ukrainian soldiers in the Donetsk region. The war has wrecked Russia’s standing with much of Europe, but the country is not as isolated as U.S. officials had hoped.

Where Does Navalny’s Reported Death Leave Russia and Putin?

The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny ushers in a new turning point for President Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, underscoring both the Kremlin’s power and the potential for instability that continues to threaten it.

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia meeting students and employees at an industrial park in Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Friday.

France Imposes Sanctions on Dozens of Israeli Settlers in the West Bank

The French foreign ministry said it had banned 28 settlers from entering France or any of its territories, calling on Israel’s government to pursue legal action against them.

As U.S. Weighs Aid, Ukraine Turns to European Allies for Support

President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to seek more military assistance in Berlin, Paris and possibly London.

Ukrainian border guards training at a position outside Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, on Tuesday.

Halted Deportation Flights to Venezuela Set Back Biden’s Migrant Strategy

Flights sending Venezuelans back to their homeland have not taken off for two weeks. The move could be a setback to President Biden’s effort to tackle a migration surge.

Venezuelan migrants being deported boarded a plane last year in Harlingen, Texas.

Two Cases Aim to Cut Off China and Iran From U.S. Technology

In one case, material stolen from a private company would help the development of technology to track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, U.S. officials said.

The Justice Department filed a complaint against a U.S. citizen born in China who has been accused of stealing trade secrets from a private company.

A Russian Bank Account May Offer Clues to a North Korean Arms Deal

Moscow may be trying to help Pyongyang with access to the international financial system in exchange for missiles and ammunition, U.S.-allied intelligence officials suggest.

An image provided by North Korean state media in December showed Kim Jong-un with what was said to be an intercontinental ballistic missile.

Yandex Reaches $5 Billion Deal to Exit Russia

Yandex, often called “Russia’s Google,” said it reached a deal to sell off its assets in the market where it made its fortune, after the war in Ukraine upended its operations.

Among the assets that Yandex will sell are a popular internet browser and Russia’s main food delivery and taxi-hailing apps.

Top U.S. Treasury Officials to Visit Beijing for Economic Talks

A meeting of the new economic working group comes as the U.S. and China are trying to prevent any escalation of hostilities.

The visit could pave the way for a second trip to China by Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen. She traveled to Beijing last summer.

Who Are the Israelis Under U.S. Sanctions Over West Bank Violence?

The White House announced financial penalties on the men, ranging in age from 21 to 32, over escalating violence against Palestinian civilians.

Working to repair cars damaged, like the building alongside them, in a settler rampage in the West Bank village of Huwara last February.

China Meets the U.S. to Discuss Fentanyl, But the Détente Has Limits

Negotiations have resumed on restricting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. But Beijing may prove less cooperative on Iran and North Korea.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China and Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser, in Bangkok last week. Mr. Sullivan urged China to restrain North Korea and Iran.

Biden Imposes Sanctions on Israelis Over West Bank Violence

The order served as both a sharp-edged diplomatic notice to Israel and a message to Arab Americans, a key part of the political coalition the president needs to be re-elected.

President Biden speaking in Warren, Mich., to members of the United Auto Workers Union, which recently endorsed him. Michigan is vital to Mr. Biden’s campaign for a second term.

Iran Tries to Avoid War With U.S. After Stoking Mideast Conflicts

After Iran-aligned militants killed three American soldiers, Iran’s leaders sensed a line was crossed, and are sending more conciliatory signals while awaiting President Biden’s promised response.

Gen. Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of the Revolutionary Guards Corps, during the funeral ceremony of guard members who were killed in an airstrike in Syria last month.

Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case

U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Leave ECOWAS

The sanctions were imposed after soldiers seized power in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

A meeting last August in Abuja, Nigeria, of military leaders from countries belonging to the Economic Community of West African States. They met to discuss a military coup in Niger.

Venezuela Court Bars Opposition Leader From Running for President

The move is a crippling blow to a deal in which President Nicolás Maduro’s administration promised a free and fair election in exchange for relief from U.S. sanctions.

The court’s decision bars María Corina Machado from taking part in a presidential election for 15 years.

U.S. Is Watching North Korea for Signs of Lethal Military Action

A shift by Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toward open hostility against South Korea is alarming but does not indicate he is about to start a full-scale war, officials say.

A news broadcast in South Korea on Wednesday reported North Korea firing cruise missiles toward the Yellow Sea, the latest in a series of recent provocations.

Is North Korea Planning a War?

An intensification of nuclear threats from North Korea while the world is preoccupied with other wars has ignited an urgent debate over Mr. Kim’s motives.

In an image released this month by North Korea’s official news agency, Kim Jong-un is shown visiting a munitions plant.

Iran’s Missile Capability Is Forcing the West to Weigh a Response

Last year, the world discovered that Iran’s drones were becoming world-class threats and a favorite of the Russians. Now, its revived missile fleet is drawing attention, too.

A building in Erbil, Iraq, was reduced to rubble by a missile strike launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps this week.

What Happens When There Is No Food: Experts Say Severe Malnutrition Could Set in Swiftly in Gaza

Nutrition experts say the progression from hunger to severe malnutrition can be rapid, especially in children.

Making bread at tents amid the rubble of a destroyed building in Rafah, in southern Gaza.

A.I. Giant Tied to China Under Scrutiny

A congressional committee made the demand of the Commerce Department after The Times reported on concerns among U.S. intelligence officials over the Emirati company, G42.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, center, the national security adviser of the Emirates, oversees the artificial intelligence giant G42.

Indian Envoy Hails Ties With Russia, Despite Western Pressure

India’s foreign minister is on a five-day diplomatic trip to Moscow to reinforce economic and defense ties, though some strains in the countries’ relationship are showing.

A photograph released by Russian state media of President Vladimir V. Putin and Sergey V. Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, meeting with the Indian foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Moscow on Wednesday.

North Korea’s New Reactor Increases Ability to Produce Plutonium

​A light-water reactor could provide more weapons-grade plutonium, abetting the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s vow to expand his nuclear arsenal.

An image provided by North Korean state media this week showed Kim Jong Un, left, and his daughter watching the test launch of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea.

U.S. and Europe Eye Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine as Funding Dries Up

Despite legal reservations, policymakers are weighing the consequences of using $300 billion in Russian assets to help Kyiv’s war effort.

Ukrainian forces received a delivery of artillery shells near the Kupiansk front line last month. With current funding nearly exhausted, American officials have said they are scrambling to find ways to provide aid for Ukraine.

G7 Tightens Enforcement of Oil Price Cap Amid Widespread Russian Evasion

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on oil shippers and traders that have been helping Russia circumvent price restrictions.

Since a price cap on Russian oil was set last year, Moscow has developed a “shadow fleet” of tankers and alternative options for insurance and financing, allowing it to sell oil at higher prices.

Israel Knew Hamas’s Money Source Years Before Oct. 7 Attacks

Agents worried as millions poured in. Hamas bought weapons and plotted an attack. The authorities now say the money helped lay the groundwork for the Oct. 7 assault on Israel.

Running to a reinforced concrete shelter in Ashkelon, Israel, moments after a rocket siren was sounded on Oct. 7.

Venezuela Orders Arrest of Top Opposition Figures on Treason

The move is the latest of several that undercut prospects of free elections next year, despite commitments made to the Biden administration in return for sanctions relief.

María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, held a news conference in Caracas on Wednesday.

Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion

President Nicolás Maduro says an oil-rich part of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Voters agreed on Sunday, but turnout appeared to be low.

A mural of the Venezuelan map, with the Guyanese territory of Essequibo included, last week in Caracas, Venezuela.

North Korea’s Han Kwang-song Returns to International Soccer

Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to an involuntary career break.

Han Kwang-song of North Korea, center, playing in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Yangon, Myanmar, this week.

Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts

The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.

María Corina Machado, the leading opposition candidate, won a primary last month with 93 percent of the vote in a 10-candidate race.

Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts

The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.

María Corina Machado, the leading opposition candidate, won a primary last month with 93 percent of the vote in a 10-candidate race.
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