Your Tuesday Briefing

NATO eyes China’s growing influence.


Shift in Israel Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties

The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.


What Are The Roadblocks to a Covid Vaccine Passport?

Creating a digital certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus is one of the hottest debates right now. What’s keeping it from happening, and why are some people opposed?


Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops: Don’t Deny Biden Communion Over Abortion

Conservative American Catholic bishops are pressing for a debate over whether Catholics who support the right to an abortion should be allowed to take Communion.


China Presents ‘Challenges’ NATO Chief Says

On Monday, NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, said China’s rapid expansion of its military forces presents the alliance with challenges that must be addressed together.


California Governor Pushes for Tourism Boost as State Reopens

The governor said that, thanks to its high vaccine and low Covid positivity rate, most remaining rules about social distancing and all rules about capacity limits will be lifted.


Biden Accuses Trump of Phony Populism at NATO Summit

Fielding questions at the end of a NATO summit, the American president accused his predecessor of “phony populism.”


Vermont is the first state to partially vaccinate at least 80 percent of its eligible population.

The state has done so well with vaccination that it can now safely drop its pandemic restrictions, Gov. Phil Scott said on Monday.


Your Tuesday Briefing

First steps for Israel’s fragile coalition.


England Extends Covid Restrictions, Delaying Opening One Month

The prime minister of Britain, Boris Johnson, announced Monday he would delay lifting coronavirus restrictions by four weeks in order to allow the National Health Service to administer more vaccinations.