USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

USAID Turmoil Threatens Key Aid Supplies to Gaza, Officials Say

Feb 7, 2025

Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid sent to the enclave since the war began. With most agency workers set to be put on leave, officials say that those supplies are under threat.Washington has funded roughly a third of the aid

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Khamenei of Iran Denounces Negotiation With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar

Khamenei of Iran Denounces Negotiation With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar

Feb 7, 2025

Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the idea unwise, but stopped short of ordering his government not to engage.Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the

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At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye

At a Draft Site in Ukraine, an Anguished Wait for a Chance to Say Goodbye

Feb 7, 2025

The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge of Kyiv for a chance to see loved ones before they’re shipped to war.The Ukrainian authorities are rounding up recruits. Relatives huddle at a center on the edge

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Pakistan to Force Tens of Thousands of Afghan Refugees Out of the Capital

Pakistan to Force Tens of Thousands of Afghan Refugees Out of the Capital

Feb 7, 2025

The order, giving Afghans until March 31 to go elsewhere in Pakistan, came on the heels of President Trump’s suspension of refugee admissions to the United States.The order, giving Afghans until March 31 to go elsewhere in Pakistan, came on the heels of

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Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal

Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal

Feb 7, 2025

President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer

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Fighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead

Fighting Intensifies in Sudan, Leaving Hundreds Dead

Feb 7, 2025

The army and the paramilitary forces are locked in a new and ruinous battle for territory across the northeast African nation.The army and the paramilitary forces are locked in a new and ruinous battle for territory across the northeast African nation. 

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Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.

Ecuador’s Leader Has Had a Year of Chaos. He Is Still Favored to Win Sunday’s Election.

Feb 7, 2025

President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption.President Daniel Noboa is favored to win Sunday’s presidential election as many voters embrace his heavy-handed tactics to fight violence and corruption. 

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How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?

How Much Can 10,000 Mexican Troops Achieve at the Border?

Feb 7, 2025

To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border. Analysts and former officials question whether they can effectively stop the flow of fentanyl.To stave off U.S. tariffs, Mexico agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border.

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Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors

Philippines Plane Crash Kills U.S. Service Member and 3 Contractors

Feb 7, 2025

The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said.The plane, which had been contracted by the Pentagon, went down during a routine mission in the southern Philippines, the U.S.

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Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

Europe’s Trump Playbook: Offer Carrots but Warn That You Have a Big Stick

Feb 7, 2025

The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding

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