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President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries.

Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.

“The time is now,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken declared, urging Hamas to accept the terms of a proposed truce. He also made clear that he expected more from Israel.

President Biden is pushing Hamas to release some hostages for a six-week cease-fire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will do a major assault in Rafah “with or without” a deal.

The U.S. secretary of state’s visit to Jordan comes as the Biden administration tries to pressure Hamas to accept a deal that would result in a temporary cease-fire in the war in Gaza and the release of some hostages.

President Biden is under intense political pressure, including from within his own party, to address migration before the election.

“The only thing standing between the people of Gaza and a cease-fire is Hamas,” said Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.

The president spoke with the Israeli prime minister on Sunday, the same day Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken left for his latest trip to the Middle East.

The president spoke with the Israeli prime minister on Sunday, the same day Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken left for his latest trip to the Middle East.

Used for spying, a phone exchange and more over the years, a semi-secret web of tunnels in central London could open to the public in 2027.