World Brief
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U.N. Backs Palestinian Bid for Membership
The resolution is a symbolic win for Palestinian statehood without granting U.N. voting rights.
Biden Proposes New Asylum System Policies
The White House hopes minor migration changes will appease voters ahead of the November presidential election.
China’s Xi Cultivates ‘Ironclad Friendship’ in Eastern Europe
The anti-Western mindset of Serbia’s and Hungary’s leaders fuels ample opportunities for Chinese investment.
Kyiv Thwarts Alleged Russian-Backed Assassination Attempt on Zelensky
Plus, Russian authorities detain a U.S. soldier for criminal misconduct.
Dueling Hamas-Israel Cease-Fire Claims Cause Confusion as Rafah Evacuates
Netanyahu’s office says Israel’s war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue the Rafah operation.
Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Go Global
University demonstrations like those seen in the United States have arisen around the world, from Mexico to France to Australia.
Bogotá Cuts Ties With Israel Over ‘Genocidal’ War in Gaza
Colombia is the third Latin American nation to suspend diplomatic relations with Israel since the Israel-Hamas war began.
U.K. Detains Asylum-Seekers for Deportation to Rwanda
Staunch opposition remains, including in Dublin, where officials fear that Britain’s plan will increase unauthorized migration into Ireland.
Netanyahu Promises Rafah Attack ‘With or Without a Deal’
Far-right voices in the Israeli prime minister’s cabinet seem to be eclipsing foreign warnings against the planned offensive.
Blinken Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal
Cease-fire talks center on freeing captives and a permanent truce, even as Israel threatens a Rafah offensive.
Blinken-Xi Talks Highlight Continued Areas of Disagreement
The U.S. secretary of state and the Chinese president tried to stabilize U.S.-China relations, but serious areas of disagreement took the spotlight.
Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters Arrested at U.S. Campuses
From Columbia University to the University of Texas at Austin, demonstrations have been met with police responses amid accusations of antisemitism.
Blinken Kicks Off Diplomatic Mission in China
U.S. aid to Taiwan, a new TikTok law, and Beijing’s ties with the Kremlin are at the forefront of this week’s visit.
U.K. Passes Controversial Rwanda Deportation Bill
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said flights will begin in 10 to 12 weeks no matter what foreign courts say.
U.S. Weighs Ending Aid to Israeli Military Unit for Alleged Human Rights Abuses
The potential move has sparked alarm among top Israeli officials.