Alexandra Sharp

Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Historic Deal to Help Settle Nagorno-Karabakh Feud By establishing U.S. oversight of the Zangezur corridor, the White House bolsters its influence in the region.

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign a U.S.-mediated joint peace declaration to help settle the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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U.S. Sanctions on Russia Still Loom After Putin-Witkoff Meeting Yet experts suggest that Moscow won’t bow to the White House’s threats.

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff fails to stop future U.S. sanctions on Moscow.

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Netanyahu Pushes for Full Israeli Occupation of Gaza Doing so would appease the prime minister’s far-right coalition partners at a time when his grip on power remains fragile.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushes for a complete military takeover of Gaza, appeasing his far-right coalition partners while angering the families of Hamas-held hostages.

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Videos of Israeli Hostages in Gaza Spark Global Condemnation But negotiations to secure a hostage release deal have largely stalled on both sides.

New footage showing Israeli hostages in Gaza under extreme duress reignites global outcry against Hamas.

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The World Reacts to Trump’s Aug. 1 Tariff War Switzerland is furious, Taiwan feels cheated, and several others refuse to give up hope for better trade deals.

The world reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff war.

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Trump Issues Mixed Messaging on U.S. Israel Policy Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is fueling anger toward the White House’s continued support for Israel.

U.S. President Donald Trump calls for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war while sanctioning the Palestinian Authority, which is the leading candidate to govern postwar Gaza.

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Trump Announces a 25 Percent Tariff on India The White House also warns of an additional “penalty” due to New Delhi’s trade relationship with Moscow.

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 25 percent tariff on India as well as an additional penalty to punish New Delhi’s continued trade relationship with Russia.

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U.K. to Recognize Palestinian State Unless Israel Agrees to Cease-Fire The announcement comes as a global hunger authority warns of famine across Gaza.

The United Kingdom plans to recognize an independent Palestinian state unless Israel agrees to a cease-fire with Hamas and takes “substantive steps” to end the famine in Gaza.

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Trump Acknowledges Mass Hunger Crisis in Gaza The U.S. president’s comments mark one of his toughest criticisms yet of Israel’s war.

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledges Gaza’s mass hunger crisis in one of his toughest public criticisms yet of Israel’s war against Hamas.

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Israel Considers ‘Alternative Options’ to Cease-Fire Talks With Hamas Foreign pressure to end the war is mounting as Gaza’s hunger crisis worsens.

Just hours after Israel and the United States recall their negotiators, Israel announces that it is considering “alternative options” to cease-fire talks with Hamas.

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Thailand, Cambodia Clash in Rare Armed Attacks Foreign powers fear that Bangkok and Phnom Penh are hurtling toward open warfare.

Thailand and Cambodia clash in rare armed attacks. Foreign powers fear that the neighbors could be hurtling toward open warfare.

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Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Test the Efficacy of U.S. Threats Significant breakthrough is unlikely, as neither side appears willing to soften their demands.

Russia and Ukraine hold a third round of peace talks in Istanbul. Although a significant breakthroughs is unlikely, the negotiations are expected to test the efficacy of U.S. threats against Moscow.

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28 Countries Slam Israel’s ‘Inhumane Killing of Civilians’ in Gaza The joint statement calls the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation “dangerous” and accuses Israel of depriving Palestinians of human dignity.

Foreign ministers from 28 countries slam Israel’s “inhumane killing of civilians” in Gaza, calling Israel’s aid distribution system “dangerous.”

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Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Stay in Power After Debilitating Election Loss The prime minister is prioritizing trade talks with the United States and curbing inflation.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to remain in office to prioritize trade talks with the United States, even after a debilitating election loss weakened his parliamentary power.

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EU, U.K. Target Russia With ‘Unprecedented’ Wartime Sanctions Package European nations aim to stem the flow of foreign funding for Moscow’s war machine.

The European Union issues one of its toughest rounds of wartime sanctions against Moscow, including a lowered price cap on Russian oil.

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Zelensky Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle in Ukraine Although few new faces are entering higher office, the shifting seats signal Kyiv’s efforts to woo Washington.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces a major cabinet reshuffle, including nominating a new prime minister.

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Damascus, Druze Minority Agree to Cease-Fire in Syria Authorities hope the deal will prevent Syria from sliding into a wider regional conflict with Israel.

Syria’s Druze minority agrees to a cease-fire deal to end deadly clashes following an Israeli bombing of Damascus.

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Netanyahu’s Third White House Visit Brings Higher Stakes U.S. officials are hoping to link a Gaza cease-fire deal with Israel normalizing relations in the Gulf.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to discuss U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East with President Donald Trump.

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U.S. House Narrowly Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Despite two Republicans breaking ranks, the White House scored a major victory in the 218-214 vote.

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passes President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” delivering a significant win for the White House.

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Israel Agrees to U.S.-Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Deal But only if Hamas agrees to disband, which the militant group refuses to do.

Israel agrees to a U.S.-proposed Gaza cease-fire deal—but only if Hamas surrenders and disarms.

foreignpolicy.com/2025/07/02/i...

I was born and raised in Illinois’s 9th Congressional District and have personally seen how foreign policy has impacted my local community. Therefore, I was thrilled to ask Abughazaleh the hard-hitting questions that my own neighbors have sought answers to. 4/4

Abughazaleh is facing a crowded race against two establishment Democrats. Yet, she is the only candidate who addresses foreign policy in her platform—and she has gone viral for attacking authoritarianism in America. 3/4

In an exclusive Q&A for @foreignpolicy.com, I sat down with @katmabu.bsky.social ‪to discuss how her Palestinian heritage affects her views on the Middle East, what she’ll do if ICE agents come to Chicago, and which global issue she feels is the biggest threat to American democracy. 2/4

The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy’ In a crowded Illinois congressional race, 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh is the only contender focusing on the wider world.

Meet Kat Abughazaleh, the 26-year-old personal foe of Elon Musk who is running for Illinois’s 9th Congressional District. 1/4

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Top Thai Court Suspends Prime Minister Pending Ethics Investigation Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of violating the constitution in a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an ethics investigation into a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen.

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Deadly Israeli Strikes on Gaza Threaten Cease-Fire Talks Top Israeli officials are in Washington to push for a U.S.-backed truce deal.

Israel launches some of its heaviest attacks on Gaza in weeks, worrying experts that cease-fire and hostage release efforts could be hampered.

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Rwanda, Congo Sign Historic Peace Deal Decades of fighting have led to what the United Nations has called “one of the most protracted, complex, serious humanitarian crises on Earth.”

After 30 years of devastating conflict, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign a landmark peace deal.

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Khamenei Vows to ‘Never Surrender’ to the U.S. in Defiant Speech The Iranian leader downplayed Washington’s weekend assault and warned against further military action.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns against further U.S. and Israeli strikes in his first public statement since Iran and Israel ended their 12-day conflict.

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NATO Approves Landmark Defense Spending Increase But Spain remains a rare holdout, angering U.S. President Donald Trump, who has painted the policy as a personal win.

NATO approves a landmark defense spending increase. But Spain refuses to sign on, angering U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Fragile Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Holds Despite Shaky Start After an initial tit-for-tat exchange that enraged U.S. President Donald Trump, the two sides have refrained from further strikes.

Israel and Iran refrain from further strikes as part of a fragile, U.S.-brokered cease-fire deal.

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