On Afghanistan, G.O.P. Assails the Pullout It Had Supported Under Trump

Eager to denounce President Biden, some Republicans have flip-flopped on bringing U.S. troops home — making it difficult to discern what they actually believe.

Israel’s Spy Agency Snubbed the U.S. Can Trust Be Restored?

Israel’s new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, heads to Washington promising better relations and seeking support for covert attacks on Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump’s Deal With the Taliban Draws Fire From His Former Allies

The former president and his secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, are attacking President Biden over Afghanistan even as their own policy faces harsh criticism.

Taliban Takeover Could Extinguish U.S. Influence in Kabul

After 20 years of diplomacy and support, American officials are now contemplating the harrowing question of whether — and how — they might engage with a Taliban government in Afghanistan.

$5,800 Whiskey Bottle, a Gift From Japan to Pompeo, Is Missing, U.S. Says

The State Department is investigating what happened to it.

Iran Atomic Agency Says It Thwarted Attack on a Facility

The attack was said to have been carried out by a small drone against a manufacturing center used in the production of centrifuges.

14 Excerpts from Commencement Speeches Without the Word C*vid

(And only Dr. Fauci gets to say “p*ndemic,” because he’s Dr. Fauci.)

Biden Orders Intelligence Inquiry Into Origins of Virus

The directive came as health officials and scientists have renewed calls for a more rigorous examination.