Middle East Crisis: Senior Israeli Military Official Resigns After Oct. 7 Intelligence Failures
Aharon Haliva, the head of military intelligence, is the highest-ranking Israeli official to step down since the Hamas-led attack.Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War
The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down.By Ronen Bergman and Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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IsraelIran
Ukraine’s Race to Hold the Line
The days of lightning battlefield breakthroughs may be over. With Russia preparing to make a big push, the Ukrainians can do little but dig in.By Josh Holder, Eric Schmitt and Thomas Gibbons-Neff
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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UkraineRussia
U.K. Approves Bill That Would Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African country, a political victory for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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English ChannelGreat BritainRwandaConservative Party (Great Britain)House of Commons (Great Britain)House of Lords (Great Britain)Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says
The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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RussiaUkraineEuropeStockholm International Peace Research Institutevon der Leyen, Ursula
Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth
The direct language used against the country’s largest minority was a contrast to the image Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents on the world stage.By Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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IndiaBharatiya Janata PartyIndian National CongressModi, NarendraSingh, Manmohan
Germany Arrests 3 Suspected of Passing Secrets to China
Sensitive naval data and a high-powered laser were obtained for China by three German citizens, according to prosecutors.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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ChinaGermanyMinistry of State Security of the People's Republic of ChinaScholz, Olaf (1958- )
‘Discomfort May Increase’: Asia’s Heat Wave Scorches Hundreds of Millions
April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.By Saif Hasnat and Mike Ives
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Bangkok (Thailand)BangladeshDhaka (Bangladesh)Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasMyanmarIndiaSoutheast AsiaThailand
Everton Seeks Alternative Buyer as Deal With 777 Partners Falters
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is pursuing a backup plan.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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777 PartnersEverton (Soccer Team)English Premier League
Russian Attacks Crush Factories and Way of Life in Ukrainian Villages
The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the towns and cities in Ukraine’s east.By Andrew E. Kramer, Maria Varenikova and Nicole Tung
Published on : Sun Apr 21 2024
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A Country Awash in Violence Backs Its Leader’s Hard-Line Stance
Voters in Ecuador gave their new president, Daniel Noboa, who deployed the military to fight gangs in January, even more powers.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Sun Apr 21 2024
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EcuadorNoboa, Daniel
Crackdowns, Attacks and Threat of War Put Iranians on Edge
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun Apr 21 2024
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IranIsraelIsfahan (Iran)Damascus (Syria)Amini, Mahsa (2000-22)Khamenei, Ali
‘Team USA Was Cheated’: Chinese Doping Case Exposes Rift in Swimming
An American who won silver in Tokyo calls for an investigation. A British gold medalist demands bans. But the most bitter fight was between antidoping leaders.By Jenny Vrentas, Tariq Panja and Michael S. Schmidt
Published on : Sun Apr 21 2024
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ChinaWorld Anti-Doping AgencyUnited States Anti-Doping AgencyTygart, Travis
What’s Happening In Myanmar’s Civil War?
Questions you may have about the ongoing war in Myanmar, explained with graphics.By Hannah Beech and Weiyi Cai
Published on : Sat Apr 20 2024
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Myanmar
Malaysian Navy Helicopters Collide Midair, Killing All 10 People Aboard
The two helicopters were rehearsing for a parade to celebrate the navy’s 90th anniversary.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Tue Apr 23 2024
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Malaysia
Tuesday Briefing
The opening of Donald Trump’s Manhattan trial.By Daniel E. Slotnik
Published on : Tue Apr 23 2024
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A Gen Z Resistance, Cut Off From Data Plans
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.By Hannah Beech and Adam Ferguson
Published on : Tue Apr 23 2024
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MyanmarKarenni State (Myanmar)Facebook IncTikTok (ByteDance)
Trapped and Starving, 2 Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.By Vivian Yee and Bilal Shbair
Published on : Tue Apr 23 2024
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Gaza StripKhan Younis (Gaza Strip)Rafah (Gaza Strip)World Central KitchenAl Shifa Hospital (Gaza Strip)
Strong Aftershocks From Deadly Quake Rattle Taiwan
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but four buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.By Amy Chang Chien and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Apr 23 2024
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Hualien (Taiwan)TaiwanTaipei (Taiwan)
‘Patriots’ Review: What Happened to the Man Who Made Putin?
Michael Stuhlbarg and Will Keen shine as a kingmaker and his creature. But in Peter Morgan’s cheesy-fun play, it’s not always clear which is which.By Jesse Green
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Barrymore, Ethel, TheaterMorgan, Peter (1963- )Goold, RupertStuhlbarg, MichaelKeen, Will (1970- )
Tuesday Briefing: The Trump Trial Opens
Also, a top Israeli general resigned.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
worldasia
Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific Areas
Top Biden Official Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Doping Case
The administration’s top drug official, Rahul Gupta, said he would bring up the handling of Chinese swimmers’ positive tests at a meeting of sports officials this week.By Michael S. Schmidt and Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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ChinaWorld Anti-Doping Agency
Maps: Earthquakes Shake Eastern Taiwan
View the location of each quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe and Bea Malsky
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Taiwan
Three Places Changing Quickly to Fight Climate Change
Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.By Delger Erdenesanaa
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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The Stark Reality of Israel’s Fight in Gaza
Israel has failed to achieve its two primary goals of the war, while the suffering of Palestinians erodes support even among its allies.By Julian E. Barnes, Adam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Gaza StripIsraelHamasBiden, Joseph R JrNetanyahu, Benjamin
Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years
Mr. Edwards had been off the air since July, when he was accused of paying for sexually explicit images, and he cited medical reasons for his decision to quit.By Victor Mather
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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British Broadcasting CorpEdwards, Huw
Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Hamas, Review Says
The review did not address whether some employees of a U.N. agency, UNRWA, took part in the Oct. 7 attack, but it said no evidence had emerged that many UNRWA workers belonged to militant groups.By Cassandra Vinograd and Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Gaza StripIsraelUnited Nations Relief and Works AgencyUnited NationsHamasGuterres, AntonioNetanyahu, Benjamin
TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features
European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.By Adam Satariano
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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EuropeBeijing Bytedance Technology Co LtdTikTok (ByteDance)European UnionSenate
Palestinian Baby Delivered After Mother Killed in Israeli Strike
The baby was born 10 weeks premature and weighed three pounds, a doctor said. Her father and sister also died.By Liam Stack
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
worldmiddleeast
FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
business
Apple IncApple TV PlusInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, Gianni
1974: Leftists Threaten to Kill Official in Genoa Kidnap
A man claiming to represent members of a group called the Red Brigades said that they would kill the Italian city’s deputy public prosecutor unless an imprisoned bank robber was released.By The International Herald Tribune
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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3 People Injured After Vehicle Attack in Jerusalem
The police arrested two men who fled the area after a car rammed into pedestrians. The Israeli authorities said the attack was an act of terrorism.By Liam Stack
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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IsraelJerusalem (Israel)
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover, a Festival of Freedom, With Hostages Still in Gaza
Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
worldmiddleeast
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.By Apoorva Mandavilli and Emily Anthes
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
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Monday Briefing
The implications of Israel’s attack on Iran.By Daniel E. Slotnik
Published on : Mon Apr 22 2024
briefing
U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit
Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.By Isabel Kershner, Adam Rasgon and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sun Apr 21 2024
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IsraelWest BankState DepartmentBiden, Joseph R JrNetanyahu, Benjamin