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Protesters raise their hands, painted red, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testify during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 31. The Storm of Dissent Brewing in the State Department
U.S. diplomats are split over Biden’s perceived blank-check support for Israel.
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Huge mounds of coal are piled beside conveyer belts and other industrial equipment in a storage facility. The ceiling curves upward and the far wall is open to the outside, letting in light that reflects off the damp ground inside the facility and creating the illusion that it is shaped like a round tunnel. China May Soon Hit Peak Coal
In a major turning point for the world, China’s fossil fuel use is projected to decline starting in 2025.
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Bursts of light fly over a city skyline at night, showing the path of a missile fired from Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system as it intercepts another missile. U.S. to Bolster Israel’s Missile Defenses
The Iron Dome may not be so ironclad if Hezbollah joins the war.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rests her chin on her hand as she sits in front of a microphone during a press conference in Rome. Meloni, a woman in her 40s wearing a black suit jacket, frowns slightly as she looks to the side. Giorgia Meloni Gets a Reality Check on Immigration
Italy’s populist prime minister vowed to crack down on illegal immigration. Things didn’t work out that way.
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A member of the People’s Armed Police stands guard at the European Delegation before a press conference by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on April 6. Europe Aims to Break Its China Habit
The EU is accelerating efforts to secure its critical mineral supply chains and curb its reliance on Beijing.
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Pixelated tech lines cross the windows in front of people attending the Semicon Taiwan convention in Taipei. Biden Turns a Few More Screws on China’s Chip Industry
New export controls, a year after the first, are cautious but pack a punch.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcoming ceremony at the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 17. The Belt and Road Ahead
At this week’s summit to celebrate Xi’s signature initiative, the headwinds facing it were clear.
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A U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) fires a missile into the East Sea during a joint South Korea-U.S. missile on July 29, 2017. Ukraine Targets Russia With Secret New Supply of U.S. Weapons
Kyiv scores hits with long-awaited ATACMS system.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping walks closely in front of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in front of a group of Chinese soldiers wearing formal uniforms. Both officials wear dark suits and look down at something out of view. The Israel-Hamas War Is Testing China’s Diplomatic Strategy
Beijing’s “pro-Palestinian neutrality” could help in mediating the conflict.
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Rep. Jim Jordan speaks to reporters as House Republicans hold a caucus meeting to debate a new House speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. How Congressional Chaos Hampers U.S. Aid to Israel, Ukraine
Republican infighting continues as emergency crisis response funding is put on ice.
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An Israeli soldier dressed in a green combat uniform and helmet speaks into a mouthpiece attached to his helmet as he glances toward the camera. The man stands in a tank, in front of an attached machine gun, and a clouded blue sky is visible behind him. Israel’s Intelligence Failure Is a Wake-Up Call for NATO
Officials in Brussels are questioning the extent of their reliance on technology.
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Israeli soldiers and and a tank are silhouetted on a hazy, dusty horizon as they move near the Gaza border as the Israeli army deploys military vehicles around the Gaza Strip. Israel Prepares for Block-by-Block Warfare in Gaza
The goal is to destroy Hamas. The human cost will be high.
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An offshore oil construction platform stands in the Mediterranean Sea while oil tanker ships float nearby. No land is visible, and the horizon line is hazy between the dark water and the blue sky. The Israel-Hamas War Could Upend Global Energy Security
If the conflict worsens, spillover effects could disrupt gas production and major shipping chokepoints.
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Israel's flag is displayed at the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European Commission. Israel Calls on a Divided Europe for Backup
The largest foreign donor to the Palestinian territories is split in its support.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in a suit and tie sits in front of a microphone and table decorated with flowers. The Russian and Iranian flags are seen behind him. What Will Russia Do With Gaza Chaos?
A possible two-front war in the Middle East will have knock-on effects for Europe.