Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health.

His pushback came after President Trump insisted Tuesday that the United States has the authority to “take” Gaza.

President Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin.

The move against a half-dozen organizations followed an executive order from President Trump that said the United States would ensure their “total elimination.”

The visit by Scott Bessent was the first by a Trump official since the president’s return to office and came amid uncertainty about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.

The U.S. president has repeatedly asked the two Mideast allies to take in two million Palestinians from Gaza. Both Egypt and Jordan have been trying to offer Mr. Trump help in other ways.

Vice President JD Vance told The Wall Street Journal that it was too early to talk about specific territorial or security arrangements.

At the world’s largest wholesale market in Yiwu, China, a toymaker said he was unfazed by President Trump’s tariffs, but he’s waiting to see how other policies could change how his exports are taxed.

The storm’s winds equaled those of a Category 4 hurricane, and residents were told to stay indoors to shelter from destructive winds and flooding.

More tariffs from President Trump.