The Washington Post Exclusive December 11, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST Remnants of a U.S.-produced white phosphorous smoke round found in Dheira, Lebanon. (William Christou for the Washington Post) Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save DHEIRA, Lebanon — Israel used U.S.-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon … Read more
President Joe Biden has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a crucial meeting at the White House on Tuesday. The gathering aims to address the urgent needs of Ukraine as it confronts a Russian invasion, emphasizing the essential role of continued U.S. support in this critical moment.The meeting, Zelensky’s third visit to … Read more
Four men in Washington shape America’s policy in the Middle East. Three are obvious: President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan. The fourth is less well-known, despite his huge sway over the other three ― and despite his determination to keep championing policies that many see as fueling … Read more
The fast-paced, trade-based holiday gift swap goes by many names: White Elephant, Pollyanna, or, where I’m from, a Yankee Swap. While it’s always called something different, one thing remains the same: You don’t want to be the person that brings a boring gift that no one wants. To help ensure your status as the cool, … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — National security adviser Jake Sullivan told lawmakers this week that the White House is not seeking to place conditions on U.S. military assistance to Israel, days after President Joe Biden signaled openness to the notion that was being pushed by some Democrats as the civilian death toll in Gaza from Israel’s war … Read more
After decades of satellite surveillance by foreign governments and analysts, North Korea has sent its first spy satellite on a global orbit with a message to the world: we can watch you too. On Tuesday North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un had reviewed spy satellite photos of the White House, Pentagon and … Read more
NEW DELHI: The White House has decided to forgo the tradition of displaying Christmas stockings for President Biden’s grandchildren this year. This change coincides with the President’s recent acknowledgment of his seventh grandchild for the first time. During a ceremony on Monday afternoon, First Lady Jill Bidenrevealed the 2023 Christmas decorations at the White House, … Read more
North Korea’s ambassador made a rare appearance at the UN Security Council on Monday to defend his country’s launch of a spy satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon. Issued on: 27/11/2023 – 23:26 2 min Western powers, Japan and South Korea have said North Korea violated … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the White House as this year’s holiday decorations are unveiled. This year’s theme is “Magic, Wonder and Joy”, designed to encourage viewers to embrace their inner child. A total of 98 Christmas trees adorn the complex with the official tree, an 18ft (5.6m) fir, showcased in … Read more
WASHINGTON: The White House denounced Elon Musk on Friday for “abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate,” for his endorsement of what an administration spokesperson called a “hideous lie” about Jews.All of which might make one think the Biden administration was going to try to pull back from doing business with the world’s richest person. … Read more