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The shift toward making confronting Russia and China a priority has been disquieting for countries that have long counted on the United States for security.

The decision is not final and the Republican National Committee must approve the choice during its summer meeting early next month.

Pandemic lockdowns, misinformation campaigns, conflicts, climate crises and other problems diverted resources and contributed to the largest backslide in routine immunization in 30 years.

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court warned against a “stampede” of investigations. A strike on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia killed at least 23 people.

The move, coming as President Biden is visiting the two countries, is an example of the warming relations between Israel and the Arab world after decades of diplomatic isolation. The White House also announced measures to improve Palestinian life in the West Bank.

Inflation expectations eased, even as retail sales looked strong. That gives central bankers room to stick to their rate plan — or speed it up.

Brittney Griner has become one of the world’s most famous prisoners after more than 140 days in custody. The U.S. accused Russia of war crimes, citing hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian deportations.

Facing sanctions on its exports, Russia could continue selling oil profitably under a cap, the U.S. Treasury secretary said, while global strains on supply and pressure on prices would reduce.

The vaccine was authorized as a primary immunization series for adults, rather than a booster, which may limit its market at first.

After a flurry of friendly greetings to begin President Biden’s four-day visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia, attention turns to the trickier issues of Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the fallout from Russia’s war in Ukraine. He also faces planned protests by Palestinians.