The increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters is likely to have a chilling effect on the few independent journalists still operating in Russia.

Almost a month after seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the group is resuming humanitarian operations there.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit comes amid a push for a deal with Hamas, which has recently released videos of three hostages, including two Israeli Americans.

With Russian forces advancing on the battlefield, Ukrainian citizens are aiding their country’s defense by building drones at home and sending them to the front.

U.S. officials say Ukraine, even with resumption of American military aid, must address manpower shortages and shore up defenses to enable future offensives.