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Russia’s gas pipeline politics risk alienating its European allies

Washington Post Russia has long used its plentiful energy resources as a tool to exert control over the region, where independence from Russian energy is tied to political sovereignty. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/russia-gas-transnistria-slovakia-pipeline-gazprom/

Biden Says He Urged Netanyahu to Accommodate Palestinians’ ‘Legitimate Concerns’

New York Times President Biden said in an MSNBC interview that he pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent civilian deaths during the Gaza war. He also defended his steadfast support for Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/biden-interview-gaza-netanyahu.html

Live briefing: Israeli security cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

Washington Post Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have reached a final agreement on the deal, though the Israeli cabinet and coalition government have yet to approve it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/israel-war-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-news-hamas/

In a first, China will send vice president to Trump’s inauguration

Washington Post Beijing is taking a two-pronged approach to the incoming president: trying to sweeten up Trump while also signaling it is ready to fight efforts to constrain it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/china-donald-trump-inauguration/

Biden exits with a checkered foreign policy legacy

Washington Post President Joe Biden’s international agenda, once underscored by confidence and bravura, found itself reacting to a rolling series of crises. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/biden-foreign-policy-legacy-international/

Brazilian court denies Bolsonaro’s request to travel to Trump’s inauguration

Fox News Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday denied a request by former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily restore his passport so that he could attend the inauguration in Washington of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump next week. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who Bolsonaro frequently has called his personal foe, said in the ruling that Bolsonaro currently…

UK leader Starmer signs ‘100-year partnership’ agreement with Ukraine during trip to Kyiv

Fox News U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, part of a European show of support and promises to keep helping Ukraine endure in its nearly three-year war with Russia. The announcement came days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president with skepticism…

Blinken Insists Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is on Track After Hecklers Disrupt News Conference

New York Times Two pro-Palestinian journalists were ejected from the news conference after accusing the secretary of state of enabling “genocide.” Blinken, despite reports of last-minute snags, said he was confident about the cease-fire deal for Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/blinken-israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire.html

U.S. puts sanctions on Sudan’s military chief, citing civilian suffering

Washington Post The Biden administration takes action against Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing Sudan’s leaders of “blatant disregard of civilian lives” amid the civil war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/16/sudan-sanctions-abdel-fattah-al-burha/

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brings hope for devastated northern Gaza

Washington Post The deplorable humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza have caused bitter infighting within the Biden administration. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/16/israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-gaza-devastation/