Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:

Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow

The Trump administration announced on Tuesday a pause in the delivery of some air defense interceptors and other weapons to Ukraine, because of what it said were dwindling U.S. stockpiles, a suspension which will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.

Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon

Israel’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that there were encouraging signs in the U.S.-led efforts to restart intensive cease-fire negotiations with Hamas, adding that Israel was eager for talks to resume “as soon as possible.”

Why the Dalai Lama Decided Not to Break From Tradition on His Successor

The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent China from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.

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