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Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei

The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance.
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What Do Africans Think of Trump’s Travel Ban List?

The restrictions on half the continent have been called racist and unfair. “We don’t come to the United States because we’re running away,” one N.B.A. fan said.
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The War Is Making It Harder to Keep the Lights On, 2,000 Miles Away

Bangladesh is taking steps to conserve electricity, which its factories need to keep stitching together the world’s clothing.
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Desperation in Cuba Ignites Unusual Acts of Defiance

A protest in the city of Morón in central Cuba culminated in fiery vandalism at the local Communist Party headquarters.
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Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians

Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.
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Nordic Leaders Praise Carney as They Discuss Arctic Security

Canada’s prime minister got a warm welcome from leaders still smarting about President Trump’s remarks two months ago about taking over Greenland.
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Iran and the United States: A Long History of Antagonism

The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.
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As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground

The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.
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Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz

The president said all countries that use the vital shipping route should send warships. Iran has effectively choked off traffic in the narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s oil must transit.
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Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future

Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.