Articles by Jeryes S. Khalil

CAPITOL HILL — The U.S. Senate defeated a resolution disapproving an arms sale to Saudi Arabia after hours of contentious floor debate that aired sharp criticism of Riyadh and revealed rifts among lawmakers about America’s relationship with its longtime Middle Eastern ally. Wednesday’s 71-to-27 vote […]

U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, allies who nonetheless have had a testy relationship, said Wednesday that their two countries have an “unbreakable bond.” The two leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly, likely their last get-together before Obama leaves […]

Rescue teams are searching waters off the coast of Egypt after a boat believed to be carrying some 600 migrants capsized Wednesday. Egypt’s health ministry says at least 29 people are confirmed dead, while 150 passengers were rescued. Local media say the boat had traveled […]