China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried

China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried

Jan 27, 2025

The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries.The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little

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Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Jan 27, 2025

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted.Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian,

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Who Is Arbel Yehud, the Israeli Hostage at the Center of a Cease-Fire Dispute?

Who Is Arbel Yehud, the Israeli Hostage at the Center of a Cease-Fire Dispute?

Jan 26, 2025

Under the cease-fire deal, Ms. Yehud should have been among the first two groups of hostages released on Jan. 19 and Jan. 25, but she was not freed.Under the cease-fire deal, Ms. Yehud should have been among the first two groups of hostages

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As Thousands Try to Return Home, Mideast Cease-Fires Appear Fragile

As Thousands Try to Return Home, Mideast Cease-Fires Appear Fragile

Jan 26, 2025

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the truce.Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern

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Trump Pushes Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

Trump Pushes Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

Jan 26, 2025

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s

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Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-Election

Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-Election

Jan 26, 2025

Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The result cements the power of a leader whose country is considered Russia’s staunchest ally.Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The

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Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program

Italy Begins Shipping Migrants to Albania, Reviving Stalled Program

Jan 26, 2025

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first attempt to have asylum seekers held for assessment overseas was immediately blocked by judges. Now another is underway.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s first attempt to have asylum seekers held for assessment overseas was immediately blocked by judges. Now another

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Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland

Trump Alarms Denmark in an Icy Exchange Over Greenland

Jan 26, 2025

President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials

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Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal

Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal

Jan 26, 2025

Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.Some troops had been expected to withdraw

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Live Updates: Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile

Live Updates: Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile

Jan 26, 2025

Israeli forces killed at least 22 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said, in the deadliest day since Israel’s truce with Hezbollah took effect. In Gaza, Israel said Hamas had violated the terms of the cease-fire.Israeli forces

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