In Venezuela, Trump Revives ‘Gunboat Diplomacy.’ What Is It?
The U.S. campaign in Venezuela has drawn from a centuries-old playbook employing naval force — but added some new elements, too. Source link
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Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
The move against the medical aid group enforces policies limiting criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war and requiring personal details about Gazan employees. Source link
Runway Wall Caused All the Deaths in 2024 South Korean Plane Crash, Report Says
A computer simulation ordered by the government showed that everyone on board would have survived if the concrete berm had been made of materials that easily broke apart. Source link
Syria and Israel Revive Security Talks Mediated by the U.S.
The talks, in Paris, are the latest bid to reduce tensions between two longtime enemies. A deal would help both curry favor with the Trump administration. Source link
An Up-Close Look at the Thwaites Glacier
From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice. Source link
Iran’s President Warns Protesters Not to Destabilize the Country
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for protesters’ economic pain, but said the state must respond to “rioters.” Source link
Syrian Military Takes Aleppo Neighborhoods After Clashes With Kurds
The takeover ended one of the worst outbreaks of violence between the central government and the Kurdish-led forces since the end of the civil war just over a year ago. Source link
Russian Propaganda Ramps Up After U.S. Raid in Venezuela
A network of websites known as “Portal Kombat” is spreading messages about U.S. military hardware, according to tracking firms. Source link
Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case
Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation. Source link
Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks. Source link