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Justin Trudeau’s Accusations Spotlight Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies NYT » World News The Canadian prime minster’s accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain NYT » World News A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.

Hanni of NewJeans Testifies in Parliament About Bullying at Work NYT » World News The appearance by Hanni, a member of NewJeans, was eagerly awaited, but she offered few revelations about her famously regimented industry.

In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone NYT » World News A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

9 Monkeys Die in a Hong Kong Zoo NYT » World News The zoo partially closed after the deaths, which occurred over two days and included members of a critically endangered species.

Lebanon’s Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah NYT » World News The United Nations says “the targeting of health and relief operations is broadening” in Lebanon. Hospitals say they have been forced to close or are struggling to operate.

Iranian General Is Seen in State Media After Questions Over His Whereabouts NYT » World News Brig. Gen. Esmail Ghaani, commander of the elite Quds Force, appeared in video footage on Tuesday as Tehran braces for a possible counterstrike by Israel.

China’s Wild Panda Census is Widely Regarded as Flawed NYT » World News The panda census methodology is widely seen as flawed, and China keeps the data shrouded in secrecy.

Venezuela’s New Comedians Are Using Political Satire to Laugh Amid the Pain NYT » World News A generation that fled political persecution and economic hardship is finding a way to laugh amid the pain.

Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis NYT » World News Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.

What To Know About India and Canada’s Diplomatic Rift NYT » World News The diplomatic rift has suddenly grown more stark as Canada amplifies its accusations that India is directing lethal operations abroad.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Devastating Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Nobel Economics Prize Awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson NYT » World News Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson shared the award for their work on explaining the gaps in prosperity between nations.

Why Two Million Children May Starve in Africa NYT » World News Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.

Tent Camp in Gaza Engulfed by Flames After Israeli Strike NYT » World News At least four Palestinians taking shelter by a hospital were killed in a strike Israeli officials said was targeting a Hamas command center.

Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion NYT » World News Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work.

50 Years After Killing, a Berlin Court Convicts Stasi Officer of Murder NYT » World News The court handed down a guilty verdict and a 10-year sentence to a former officer of East Germany’s dreaded secret police, in a case straight out of the Cold War.

Survivors of Al Aqsa Hospital Fire in Gaza Say They Are Living a ‘Recurring Nightmare’ NYT » World News Scores of families sheltering outside Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say they have survived a string of Israeli strikes on the compound and feel trapped with nowhere to go.

Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Criminal Network NYT » World News Canadian police said the Indian government was orchestrating homicides and extortion in Canada to intimidate Sikh separatists. India, in return, kicked out Canadian diplomats.

In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone NYT » World News A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.