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China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis

Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.

© Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

An ambulance burned in an Israeli attack in Tehran last month. Despite the appearance of unity, Russia, China and North Korea did not rush to Iran’s aid during its war with Israel or when U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites.

China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis

Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.

© Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

An ambulance burned in an Israeli attack in Tehran last month. Despite the appearance of unity, Russia, China and North Korea did not rush to Iran’s aid during its war with Israel or when U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites.

Rwanda and Congo Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Treaty

President Trump claims credit for the outcome. The main question now is how the treaty will be implemented as fighting still rages in eastern Congo.

© Pete Marovich for The New York Times

President Trump spoke about the treaty in an Oval Office news conference on Friday.

Lawmakers Tell Rubio to Refrain From Mass Layoffs at State Department

Democrats say they are worried about reports that about 700 career diplomats will be fired. The agency has said it plans to lay off 2,000 employees soon.

© Kent Nishimura for The New York Times

A rally outside the State Department on Friday protesting proposed staffing cuts.

Inside the Global Deal-Making Behind Trump’s Mass Deportations

The administration is pushing nations around the world, including ones at war, to take people expelled by the U.S. government who are not citizens of those countries.

© The New York Times

Inside the Global Deal-Making Behind Trump’s Mass Deportations

The administration is pushing nations around the world, including ones at war, to take people expelled by the U.S. government who are not citizens of those countries.

© The New York Times

Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Demonstrators hold signs against the U.S. strikes against Iran in Washington outside the White House on Sunday.

Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

Demonstrators hold signs against the U.S. strikes against Iran in Washington outside the White House on Sunday.

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

All applications for F, M and J nonimmigrant visas will be reviewed, officials said.

U.S. to Review Social Media Posts of Student and Scholar Visa Applicants

The State Department is restarting the processing of visa applications from students and visiting scholars, but is screening for “hostility” toward the United States.

© Sophie Park for The New York Times

All applications for F, M and J nonimmigrant visas will be reviewed, officials said.
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