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Tuesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Trump’s Big Policy Bill

Plus, Hong Kong protesters are still paying. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/xGOnE9U via IFTTT

Gaza City Cafe Hit by Deadly Strike

The restaurant, a destination for Palestinians seeking a respite or internet access, was reduced to a mere shell by the blast. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/BGgn9Ho via IFTTT

Fordo Nuclear Site Work Taking Place in Iran, Satellate Images Show

Amid competing assessments of how badly the enrichment facility was damaged in U.S. strikes, Iran appears to be making its own inspection. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/2jhzcCs via IFTTT

Monday Briefing: The Toll of an Attack on an Iranian Prison

Plus, correcting Captain Nemo. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/J4AZeXW via IFTTT

U.N. Inspector Says Iran Could Enrich Nuclear Fuel in ‘Matter of Months’

The assessment widens the divide with President Trump, who has claimed that Tehran has given up its nuclear ambitions after a U.S. attack. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/BrXTjxY via IFTTT

Israel’s Military Appears Poised to Expand into Gaza City Amid Cease-Fire Calls

President Trump urged Israel and Hamas to “make the deal,” but it was unclear if any significant progress has been made toward an agreement. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/FeHPhcK via IFTTT

Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords

The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of a top British soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/DlMQbwq via IFTTT

After War With Israel and U.S., Iran Rests on a Knife Edge

The Islamic Republic limps on after the 12-day conflict. Where will the nation go from here? from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/KlOXZCy via IFTTT

For South Koreans,‘Squid Game’ Was More Than Just Entertainment

The Netflix hit has left a lasting legacy as a major cultural export, but also one that exposed some unsettling aspects of Korean society. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/yaIkJ6w via IFTTT

Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister

The political turmoil set off by a leaked phone conversation shows no sign of easing, in a country where demonstrations have helped oust governments before. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/B3npUxN via IFTTT

Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within

Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/aGmgS7z via IFTTT

Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels

The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/8xURFWH via IFTTT

Rwanda and Congo Sign U.S.-Brokered Peace Treaty

President Trump claims credit for the outcome. The main question now is how the treaty will be implemented as fighting still rages in eastern Congo. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/FeQ4X2a via IFTTT

Amid Attacks, Iran’s Exiled Opposition Remained Divided. Who Are They?

While many in Iran’s divided diaspora opposed Israel’s campaign, some took the war as a chance to amplify their ideas about Iran’s future. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/BASluz2 via IFTTT

Friday Briefing: The Deadly Search for Food in Gaza

Plus, a recap of “Squid Game.” from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/K43ILBw via IFTTT

A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran

The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/0jKIgui via IFTTT

A U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Expands to Help Counter Iran

The military site near the Red Sea sat mostly idle for several years until a recent burst of activity turned it into a supply hub, a New York Times analysis found. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/W8y1svT via IFTTT

Where Is the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranians Ask

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/jUBPARZ via IFTTT

Thursday Briefing: Trump Says He’ll Meet With Iran

Plus, the importance of baby talk. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ngtAiyx via IFTTT

Iranians and Israelis Begin Tense Return to Normal Life

As a cease-fire held for a second day, people in both countries were still haunted by the terrifying moments of a brief but intense war. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/T7M4oKl via IFTTT

Trump says the U.S. will meet with Iran but downplays the need for a nuclear agreement.

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Timeline: Did Iran or Israel Violate the Cease-Fire With Strikes?

The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/kcaLeX3 via IFTTT

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Y1eS7Fj via IFTTT

The Israeli military escalated attacks on Tehran.

The latest barrage hit a notorious prison in Iran and a building near a humanitarian aid facility. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/hE0OSqI via IFTTT

Tuesday Briefing: Iran Struck a U.S. Base in Qatar

Plus, the 100 best movies of the 21st century. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/FH0wceL via IFTTT

What to Know about Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/FtuBX5R via IFTTT

Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar that typically houses 10,000 troops.

Qatari officials said its air defenses had intercepted the missiles that were fired at Al Udeid Air Base. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/O107Cmg via IFTTT

Syria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus

The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/twXGkln via IFTTT

After U.S. Strikes, Iranian Officials Try to Project a Sense of Normalcy

The mood in the government after the U.S. attacks is one of defeat and humiliation. But state media are showing people going about their daily routines. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/2F6L3NX via IFTTT

Satellite Images Show What U.S. May Have Targeted Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site

Ventilation shafts “are probably the most vulnerable points of the facility,” one expert said. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/FTOC917 via IFTTT

Russia, ‘a Friend’ of Iran, Seems Unlikely to Offer Much Help

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U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers, Which Can Carry Bunker-Buster Bombs, Deployed Across the Pacific

The aircraft can carry the bunker-buster bombs that would be necessary to penetrate the Fordo underground nuclear site in Iran. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/k5Qc6Te via IFTTT

Israeli Attack in Iran Kills Another Commander, Israel Says

The claims by the Israeli military came as aircraft tracker data indicated American B-2 bombers might be moving into position for joining the assault on Iran. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Q5mhEkC via IFTTT

Iranians Find Pockets of Connection Amid Internet Blackout

Iranians managed to gain some unreliable connection to the internet on Friday after a near-total blackout that lasted four days. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Upio6ft via IFTTT

An Iran Deal in Two Weeks? Hard to Achieve, Even if Trump Really Wants One.

Negotiating with Tehran is time-consuming and difficult under the best of circumstances. And it remains unclear whether President Trump’s 14-day clock is more than a way to buy time for military preparations. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/RfOewMn via IFTTT

An Iranian strike in downtown Haifa damaged at least two places of worship.

Shockwaves from the attack in Israel’s third-largest city damaged a mosque and a church. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/nLQYKy4 via IFTTT

How Far Could Iranian Missiles Go?

Thousands of U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East are within striking distance of ballistic missiles Iran has stockpiled. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/MIQc5sC via IFTTT

Netanyahu says Israel doesn’t need help to reach its goals in Iran.

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Iran is open to talks with the U.S., a senior diplomat says, even as the supreme leader rejects the idea.

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In Singapore, Grandmothers Dive Into Aging With a Splash

To tell the story of a demographic shift in Southeast Asia, one reporter visited a swimming complex where women in their 60s, 70s and 80s get competitive in the pool. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/9gDskTd via IFTTT

Why Israelis View the Prospect of a Nuclear-Armed Iran as a Threat

Much of the world views Iran’s nuclear program with alarm, and experts say its stockpile of highly enriched uranium has grown fast. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/gQlctdU via IFTTT

Before Iran’s internet was throttled, one resident described a ‘deserted’ Tehran.

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U.S. lawmakers say Gulf Arab leaders want Iran’s nuclear program to end, but preferably not by force.

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Despite danger from Iran’s deadly missile fire, Israeli morale appears high.

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Iran has reduced missile fire at Israel, which may be part strategy, part necessity.

Iran has sharply reduced its missile fire on Israel, possibly signaling a shift to a drawn-out, lower-intensity conflict from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/DRHi1FQ via IFTTT

As Israel attacks, Iranians flee capital in search of safety.

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What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program

Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/WBAoEDg via IFTTT

36 More Countries May Be Added to Trump’s Travel Ban

The administration gave the nations 60 days to fix concerns, according to a State Department cable. The president already imposed a full or partial ban on citizens of 19 countries. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/GoIsEH9 via IFTTT

As Iran Fires at Israel, Palestinians Get Caught in the Crossfire

Roughly 80 pieces of missiles have fallen on Palestinian communities since the start of the Israel-Iran confrontation on Friday, according to the Palestinian authorities. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/H9P2oLS via IFTTT

Israel and Iran Trade Attacks as Toll From Conflict Mounts

The path to diplomacy appeared to narrow after officials called off talks that had been set for Sunday between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/TODfcQy via IFTTT

Israel Diminished Iran’s Air Defenses in Rounds of Strikes

Since last year, Israel forces have repeatedly hit Iran’s defenses. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel had worked to “peel off the layers of protection” of Iranian defenses. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Da7diPo via IFTTT

Israel’s Netanyahu Looks to His Legacy in Striking Iran

Israel has long fought a shadow war with Iran while avoiding all-out conflict. Now Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is risking it all in pursuit of a conclusive victory. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/oHUXpWP via IFTTT

Iran’s air defenses were diminished in rounds of conflict, giving Israel greater aerial freedom.

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Israel Expands Attack to Include Iran’s Oil and Gas Industry

Iran has been battling an acute energy crisis for months because of gas shortages, and repairing any damage would both be costly and take significant time. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/6sOPmWf via IFTTT

Israel and Ukraine Show How Drone Smuggling Is Powerful New War Technique

Launching weapons from within their territory forces adversaries to look not only outward but also inside for threats, one expert said. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/uDaSe8w via IFTTT

Israel’s next target is Fordo, a nuclear site hidden in a mountain.

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Friday Briefing: Air India Crash Killed More Than 260 People

Plus, the pope’s diverse family tree. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/D1tIyVM via IFTTT

A whistle-blower’s lawyer calls on the F.A.A. to release a report on the 787 Dreamliner.

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For recovery and investigation of Air India crash, authorities contend with the risk of struck sites collapsing.

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U.N. Report Says We’re Missing the Real Fertility Crisis

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/bMjyGdY via IFTTT

U.N. Report Says We’re Missing the Real Fertility Crisis

Policymakers in many countries assume that birthrates have fallen because people want fewer children, but a global study says financial insecurity is driving those decisions. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/bMjyGdY via IFTTT

The Tough Choice Facing Trump in the Iran Nuclear Talks

The president now confronts the reality that stopping Iran’s drive toward a bomb may require letting it continue to make some nuclear fuel. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/6v7Vy3g via IFTTT

U.S. and China Agree to Stick to Prior Trade Truce as Tensions Escalate

Negotiators said the two governments would stick to a previous truce and reduce tensions that had escalated in recent weeks between the world’s largest economies. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/jpfLG5E via IFTTT

Wednesday Briefing: Why U.S. Troops Are in Los Angeles

Plus, the travel writer’s dilemma. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/vETXns5 via IFTTT

BTS Reunion Nears as RM and V Finish Military Service

RM and V emerged from a base in South Korea on Wednesday in fatigues. Three other members of the hugely popular boy band will finish their national service this month. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/0gXHiNc via IFTTT

Young Israeli Hostage Says Finding Faith Helped Him Survive Hamas Captivity

How Omer Shem Tov, who was 20 years old and not particularly religious when taken hostage, survived 505 days in captivity. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/NteJcdu via IFTTT

Tuesday Briefing: California’s Lawsuit Against Trump

Plus, a triumph at the Tonys for a musical set in South Korea. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/5PhprMo via IFTTT

Valmik Thapar, Tenacious Tiger Conservationist in India, Is Dead

He started studying tigers at a reserve in 1976 and became a leading activist in efforts to save the tiger from poaching and shrinking habitats. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/xF68DPB via IFTTT

U.S. and China to Meet at Precarious Moment in Trade War

Officials from both sides are set to talk on Monday in London, aiming to resolve differences over tariffs and supply chains that have endangered a fragile truce between the countries. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/j6YHEp5 via IFTTT

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard

Israel had vowed to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza, saying its military would use “any means necessary” to stop it from breaching a naval blockade. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/aU8HSCy via IFTTT

Touring a Tunnel in Gaza That Leads Underneath a Hospital

To Israelis, the location of an underground passageway highlights Hamas’s abuse of civilians. To Palestinians, Israel’s decision to target it highlights Israel’s own disregard for civilian life. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/odnxrF5 via IFTTT

Monday Briefing: Tensions Flare in Los Angeles

Plus, the French Open’s stunning finals. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/95hcA6R via IFTTT

Israel Vows to Stop Aid Ship With Greta Thunberg Aboard From Reaching Gaza

The attempt to block the flotilla carrying the famed climate activist comes 15 years after a similar aid effort ended in deadly violence. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/yPn6m7S via IFTTT

They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.

Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/nk74HRw via IFTTT

Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump

A highly visible missile base on Okinawa is part of a Japanese defense buildup made amid fears of Beijing’s growing power and questions about U.S. commitment. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/2BEl6oI via IFTTT

Parents in Gaza Are Running Out of Ways to Feed Their Children

A New York Times article last year described two families struggling to keep their malnourished children alive in Gaza. Now, as Israeli restrictions keep out most aid, that’s even harder. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/9SFRb7m via IFTTT

Chinese Students Reconsider the U.S. as Republicans Threaten Their Visas

Critics say proposals to restrict or even ban Chinese student visas take a “sledgehammer to a problem that needs highly targeted tools.” from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/AIFvPd4 via IFTTT

Hong Kong Looks for Ways to Win Back Big-Spending Tourists

A city with an image dented by protests, pandemic restrictions and a security crackdown hopes to broaden its appeal beyond budget-minded visitors from mainland China. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/EOnj7eQ via IFTTT

Buyer With Ties to Chinese Communist Party Got V.I.P. Treatment at Trump Crypto Dinner

The warm welcome for a technology executive whose purchases of the president’s digital coin won him a White House tour illustrates inconsistencies in the administration’s views toward visitors from China. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/eSMYZXj via IFTTT

Pakistani Man Convicted of Smuggling Iranian Missile Parts Headed to Houthi Rebels

Muhammad Pahlawan was captured by American forces off the coast of Somalia in a raid last year that led to the deaths of two Navy SEALs. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/e9m52si via IFTTT

State Dept. Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court Judges

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the four judges were responsible for investigations of U.S. military personnel and arrest warrants against top Israeli officials. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/4JcaMOo via IFTTT

Friday Briefing: Trump and Musk Trade Insults

Plus, tips for healthy aging. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/4Lc1kTe via IFTTT

Israel ‘Activated Clans’ to Fight Hamas in Gaza, Netanyahu Says

The revelation ignited a controversy in Israel, with the opposition leader warning that the “weapons going into Gaza will eventually be pointed at Israeli soldiers and civilians.” from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Q2iShfV via IFTTT

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Call With Putin

Plus, threatened, ancient trees thrive in Chinese temples. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/sT4JMwW via IFTTT

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Demanding Immediate Gaza Cease-Fire

The Security Council resolution also sought the release of all the hostages and the resumption of full-scale aid deliveries. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/XwHvmWo via IFTTT

Israel Says It Made Record Weapons Sales Abroad While Fighting War

The exports show how Israel is pursuing new markets as its forces battle on multiple fronts. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/Nq4XaJ8 via IFTTT

South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration

Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but the country faces deep divisions, along with challenges from the Trump administration. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/JAfK54P via IFTTT

Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?

After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has ridden a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he tried to impose martial law in December. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/FVi9KTa via IFTTT

U.S. Proposal in Iran Nuclear Talks Allows Some Enrichment of Uranium

An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon. from NYT > World > Middle East https://ift.tt/IyaECkl via IFTTT

South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know

The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/ST1u8dR via IFTTT

Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese Baseball Icon, Dies at 89

A key member of the Tokyo Yomiuri Giants of the 1960s and ’70s, Japan’s most enduring sports dynasty, Nagashima was a star from his first season. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/jpzdkqS via IFTTT

South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President

The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/Nw3760u via IFTTT

South Korea’s New President Will Lead A Country More Divided Than Ever

The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/rThL13Q via IFTTT

U.S. Dependence on China for Rare Earth Magnets Is Causing Shortages

The United States allowed its rare earth metals industry to move to China and could now face severe economic disruption as China limits crucial supplies. from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/OEQlpCR via IFTTT

Monday Briefing: Ukraine bombarded Russian air bases

Plus, the tech bros of “Mountainhead.” from NYT > World > Asia Pacific https://ift.tt/JcUvKH1 via IFTTT