Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say
staff Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.
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Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police.
Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.
The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad…
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts…
A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down
The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its…
South Korean Investigators Try Again to Detain President Yoon at His Residence
More forces are expected to join the operation to take Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning after the last attempt was foiled by his large security team.
For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door
The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.
Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say
The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its home territory.
Israel and Hamas Near Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal, Qatar Says
The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.