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Kurdish Distrust of Syria’s New Government Runs Deep NYT &rt; World News The Kurdish-led force that runs northeast Syria has agreed to integrate into a new national army, but some of its supporters remain wary.

Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program NYT &rt; World News With uncertainty looming over cease-fire talks and U.S. support, the Ukrainian military is relying more than ever on domestically produced drones.

Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk NYT &rt; World News North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation.

The Latest Standoff in the South China Sea NYT &rt; World News The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between the two nations.

Families Split as India and Pakistan Cancel Visas After Kashmir Attack NYT &rt; World News The repercussions from a terrorist attack led to painful scenes at the countries’ border, as families with mixed citizenship were suddenly divided.

One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning. NYT &rt; World News Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.

Monday Briefing NYT &rt; World News Canadians head to the polls.

​North Korea Confirms It Sent Troops to Fight for Russia NYT &rt; World News Its leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine and praised their “heroism and bravery​.”

Netanyahu Accuses Israel’s Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court NYT &rt; World News Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.

Monday Briefing: Canada Is Electing a New Leader NYT &rt; World News Plus, when a child’s life is the family business.

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West NYT &rt; World News He deconstructed what he called “the colonial library”: the accounts of Africa by Europeans whose aim, he said, was to further colonialism.

Zurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91 NYT &rt; World News In bronze, he glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin, often to the public’s distaste. Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.

Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target NYT &rt; World News The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.

Titanic Survivor’s Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000 NYT &rt; World News Col. Archibald Gracie wrote the letter while traveling on the Titanic days before the ship sank and plunged him into the icy North Atlantic.

Pakistan Says It Killed 54 Militants Trying to Enter From Afghanistan NYT &rt; World News The Pakistani military is under strain on several fronts as it also faces the possibility of armed conflict with India.

Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks NYT &rt; World News Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy.

Car Plows Into Vancouver Festival, Killing People NYT &rt; World News A man was arrested after a vehicle drove into a Filipino community festival on Saturday in British Columbia, in a “mass casualty incident,” the police said.

U.K. Counterterrorism Police Investigate After Crossbow Attack Injures 2 Women NYT &rt; World News The British police arrested a man on Saturday after an attack in Leeds, a city in northern England.

Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Offers Ukrainians a Glimmer of Hope NYT &rt; World News The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But a short meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.

Iran Port Explosion’s Death Toll Rises NYT &rt; World News More than 1,100 people were also injured in the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port, the largest in Iran.