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On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker
ByDavid E. Sanger September 11, 2025

President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug.

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Palestinian Leaders Urge U.S. to End Visa Ban Ahead of Statehood Summit
ByAdam Rasgon and Fatima AbdulKarim September 4, 2025

When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.

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Palestinian Leaders Urge U.S. to End Visa Ban Ahead of Statehood Summit
ByAdam Rasgon and Fatima AbdulKarim September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

When world leaders meet in New York this month, several plan to recognize a Palestinian state, but Palestinian leaders may not be there to revel in the moment.

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Israel’s Push for a Permanent Gaza Deal May Mean a Longer War, Experts Say
ByIsabel Kershner September 1, 2025September 1, 2025

A shift toward pressing for a permanent cease-fire deal, alongside plans for a new offensive in Gaza City, means the fighting is unlikely to end soon.

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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
ByEdward Wong and Adam Rasgon August 29, 2025

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

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Trump Administration Bars Palestinian Officials From U.N. Meeting in New York
ByEdward Wong and Adam Rasgon August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025

Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.

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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
BySteven Erlanger and Erika Solomon August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Representatives of three European powers met with ministers from Iran over its nuclear activities, but there was little sign of progress.

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Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law
ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

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Lawmakers Visit Syria to Push for Repealing Sanctions Law
ByRobert Jimison August 25, 2025

A bipartisan pair of members of Congress made the first official U.S. visit there since the fall of the Assad government, arguing that it was time to permanently lift American sanctions.

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