Lebanon’s Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah War

Lebanon’s Economy Reels From Israel-Hezbollah War

Dec 30, 2024

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this war with nothing,” one man said.The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may be suspended, but the damage is immense. “We came out of this

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Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President

Amid Anti-Western Drift, Georgia Inaugurates a Conservative President

Dec 29, 2024

Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia and China.Even though a figurehead, Mikheil Kavelashvili occupies a symbolic role as the country moves further from the West and toward Russia

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Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179

Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179

Dec 29, 2024

A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off

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Israel Struggles to Halt Attacks From Houthis in Yemen, Once Off Radar

Israel Struggles to Halt Attacks From Houthis in Yemen, Once Off Radar

Dec 29, 2024

Even as battles with its enemies on its borders appear to be winding down, Israel is being challenged by intensifying attacks by the Houthi militia in Yemen, 1,000 miles away.Even as battles with its enemies on its borders appear to be winding down,

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Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin

Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin

Dec 29, 2024

The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that Azerbaijani officials said had most likely been hit by Russian air defenses.The leader of Azerbaijan criticized the Russian response to the crash of a passenger jet that

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Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan

Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan

Dec 29, 2024

With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. 

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What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades

What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades

Dec 29, 2024

A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction

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A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024

A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024

Dec 29, 2024

In a year marked by wars, extreme weather and general wickedness, many dispatches defaulted to a distinctly dark tone. But as our correspondents traversed the globe, they found pockets of light, too.In a year marked by wars, extreme weather and general wickedness, many

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Inside a Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Lab in Mexico

Inside a Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Lab in Mexico

Dec 29, 2024

New York Times reporters witnessed the dangerous fentanyl production process inside a secret lab in Culiacán run by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate.New York Times reporters witnessed the dangerous fentanyl production process inside a secret lab in Culiacán run by Mexico’s most powerful

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Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence

Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence

Dec 29, 2024

A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating

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