US leaders promise security for Gaza dock mission amid threat concerns
U.S. troops aiding Gaza to be safeguarded despite concerns.
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Lawmakers in Thailand overwhelmingly approve a bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand passes marriage equality bill, aiming to provide rights to LGBTQ+ couples.
Trump wants to give Ukraine a 'loan' — but some of his GOP allies on Capitol Hill worry it would never be paid back
Debate over providing Ukraine aid as a loan exposes divisions among Republican lawmakers.
Defense spending bill has some Ukraine aid, multiyear munitions buys
Compromise defense spending bill for fiscal 2024 unveiled at $825 billion, featuring provisions for battleships, aircraft, Ukraine aid, and Pentagon innovation.
Money for 5.2% Troop Pay Raise, Enlisted Hardship Bonuses Included in Last-Minute Government Funding Bill
Bipartisan agreement reached on $825 billion Pentagon funding bill.
Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
Israeli PM and Biden administration discuss potential operation in Rafah, with focus on safety of innocent Palestinians and degrading Hamas.