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Jim Tankersley
2025-09-26 15:00:12
Ukraine
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)

Russian Assets, Frozen in Europe, Could Help Ukraine in New Plan

Germany’s chancellor is the latest to back a loan plan that is meant to send a message to Moscow that Ukraine will not collapse. But the idea carries risks.

Jeanna Smialek
2025-09-22 06:00:16
Israel
International Relations

Europe Talks Big on Gaza but Struggles to Act

Even as criticism of Israel ramps up and a growing number of countries say they’ll recognize a Palestinian state, concrete actions remain limited.

Jeanna Smialek, Stephanie Nolen And Edward Wong
2025-09-12 18:00:17
United States
United States Politics and Government

Belgian Authorities Say $10 Million Supply of Birth Control Has Not Yet Been Destroyed

Contraceptives bought by U.S.A.I.D. have been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse. The U.S. government said the products were destroyed, but local authorities found them.

Stephanie Nolen, Jeanna Smialek And Ed Wong
2025-09-12 00:00:15
United States
United States Politics and Government

$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials

The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.

Adam Nagourney
2025-09-11 18:01:09
Belgium
Israel- Gaza War (2023- )

Music Festival in Belgium Cancels Concert Led by Israeli Conductor

The Flanders Festival Ghent dropped a Munich Philharmonic program, citing concerns over a conductor’s possible views on Gaza. German leaders called the move antisemitic.

Jeanna Smialek
2025-09-02 12:00:15
Belgium
Israel- Gaza War (2023- )

Belgium to Recognize Palestinian State, Joining Pressure on Israel

The recognition was conditioned on the release of hostages by Hamas. It comes after similar moves by other countries as they try to push Israel to end the war in Gaza.

Jeanna Smialek And Stephanie Nolen
2025-08-07 15:00:09
Belgium
United Nations

As Trump Administration Plans to Burn Contraceptives, Europeans Are Alarmed

The U.S. government intends to incinerate $9.7 million in already-purchased birth control in Belgium after U.S.A.I.D shut down. Destruction may have already started.