Blinken Meets Saudi Crown Prince on Mideast Push for Pause in Gaza War

The top U.S. diplomat spoke with Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler as he sought to broker a pause in the fighting. His visit came the same day a drone struck a Syrian base used by U.S. forces and their allies.

Many Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But There Is No Simple Path to Do It.

There is no clear mechanism to force early elections in Israel. But there are other ways to oust the Israeli prime minister.

Zelensky Hints at Major Shake-Up of Ukraine’s Government

The president said a “reset” was needed to revive the struggling war effort, adding that his plans were “about the direction of the country’s leadership” and not just about replacing his top general.

‘They Come in Waves’: Ukraine Goes on Defense Against a Relentless Foe

At the hot spots of the eastern front line, Ukrainian troops are outmanned, outgunned and digging in.