White House reportedly told Israeli officials that president is on break; Secretary of Defense also said to be out of town during Gantz's visit to Washington

Ukrainian President Zelensky warns 'brutal' strikes by Russians a possibility; congratulation messages from world leaders also denounce Russia over its campaign

Prime minister declares agreement will give Iranians $100 billion a year to spread terror in region; vows Israel won't be bound by pact, will act as it sees necessary

Western diplomats tell Politico the countries are planning a 'swap' scheme, providing Tehran with Russian oil in exchange for Iran selling its own oil to Russia's clients

Unnamed American source tells news agency sides closer to deal after Tehran forfeits key stipulations

Tehran says sides can move to 'next stage' pending Washington's answer, as Biden administration and EU look over Iran's reply to 'final' draft on return to 2015 accord

US president, counterparts talk about 'strengthening' Mideast partners, reining in Iran's 'destabilizing' activities as negotiations with Tehran advance, fueling concern in Israel

Move comes after a spate of deadly racist, antisemitic attacks; US president has said far-right Charlottesville rally inspired him to try to 'heal the soul of the nation'

Ramallah would need Biden to forgo Security Council veto, though that would mean stripping UN of funding; PLO says DC mulling proposal, but State Department hints odds are low

FBI raid on former US president's Mar-a-Lago resort seen as a game-changing moment that, ironically, could benefit both him and the incumbent; voters, however, may not want either