Nationals

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has welcomed China's No. 3 official -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress -- to Pyongyang days after President Biden hosted the leaders of the Philippines and Japan in Washington. … [Read more...] about North Korea welcomes China’s No. 3 official to Pyongyang for talks

The young left-hander matched his career high in the Nationals’ 3-1 victory. … [Read more...] about MacKenzie Gore racks up 11 strikeouts as the Nationals handle the A’s

Israel on Sunday hailed its successful air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying it and its allies thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. But regional tensions remain high, amid fears of further escalation in the event of a possible Israeli counter-strike. … [Read more...] about Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s unprecedented attack. Biden now seeks diplomatic response

President Biden scuttled his weekend plans in Delaware to return to Washington a day early to deal with rising tensions in the Middle East. … [Read more...] about Biden returns early from weekend trip to meet over Middle East concerns

Iran on Saturday launched a coordinated drone attack on Israel, according to Israeli and U.S. officials, as Tehran brushed off warnings from the Biden administration and appeared willing to escalate its standoff with Jerusalem. … [Read more...] about Iran launches major drone attack against Israel