Beijing’s trade curbs and President Trump’s tariff threats show how quickly calm can give way to confrontation between the two largest economies.

The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, ​gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power.

The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.

Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised “her tireless work promoting democratic rights.” Ms. Machado, who built one of Venezuela’s most important political movements, has been in hiding since last year.

The statement came after Israel approved a deal between Israel and Hamas to pave the way for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

Venezuela’s autocrat had proposed allocating his country’s oil wealth and other natural resources to the U.S. and ending deals with American adversaries to appease President Trump.

The new Israel-Hamas deal contains provisions to increase aid to Gaza, and for the reopening of a border crossing from Egypt.

Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.

Haitian children face intensifying problems of crime, hunger and homelessness as the country’s humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, a report from a U.N. agency found.