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How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East

With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways.
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Live Updates: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday

The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.
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Russia Attacks Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles

A countrywide alert had warned of incoming ballistic missiles. Four of them, and 39 attack drones, were used in the attack, which killed at least four people, officials said.
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Explosions Heard in Ukraine’s Capital

A countrywide alert warned of incoming ballistic missiles.
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Trump’s Tariff Threat Stokes Anxiety in Canada’s Auto-Industry Hub

The president-elect’s vow to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports could ravage Canada’s auto industry and decimate Windsor, a city deeply tied to the U.S.
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Prince Harry’s Suit Against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Set to Start

Barring a late settlement, Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers will begin Monday, with potential consequences for the royal family, the media baron and even The Washington Post.
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Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.
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The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.
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Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.
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World Economic Forum: Will Trump and Davos Herald a New World Disorder

Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.