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Why Is Putin Traveling to Vietnam? NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin arrived in Hanoi keen to maintain the longstanding military ties between Russia and Vietnam, as Hanoi has developed deeper bonds with Washington.

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Aid groups say thousands of tons of supplies remain stranded in southern Gaza because conditions are too dangerous to move it. NYT » World News A truck loaded with humanitarian aid moving into Gaza at the Kerem Shalom crossing on Monday.

Group of Austrians Picks 77 Charities to Receive Heiress’s Fortune NYT » World News Marlene Engelhorn, a descendant of the founder of one of the world’s largest chemical companies, decided to give away most of her inheritance.

Dozens Die as Intense Heat Grips Mecca During Hajj Pilgrimage NYT » World News Reports from official media in the Middle East and Africa suggest that dozens of people died during this year’s hajj pilgrimage as temperatures soared.

Russia Sentences U.S. Soldier to 4 Years in Prison NYT » World News Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was accused of making death threats against, and stealing money from, a woman with whom he was romantically involved.

Debris From Destruction Adds to Dire Health Crisis in Gaza, U.N. Says NYT » World News After eight months of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Gaza is littered with more than 39 million tons of debris, according to an initial assessment.

Middle East Crisis: Debris From Destruction Adds to Dire Health Crisis in Gaza, U.N. Says NYT » World News More than eight months of Israeli bombardment has left more than 39 million tons of debris, a preliminary assessment found.

Israel and Hezbollah Play a Risky Tit-for-Tat, Leaving Region on Edge NYT » World News A full-scale war could devastate both Israel and Lebanon, where the Hezbollah militia is a far better trained and equipped adversary than Hamas.

South Africa Runs Out of Insulin Pens as Global Supply Shifts to Weight-Loss Drugs NYT » World News The shortage highlights a widening gulf in the standard of care for people with diabetes, most of whom live in low-income countries.

Here Is Why Many Fear More Bloodshed in Darfur NYT » World News Satellite and video evidence shows that thousands of homes have been razed and tens of thousands of people forced to flee a city in Sudan.

As Ramaphosa Takes Oath, 4 Challenges for South Africa’s New Government NYT » World News For the first time since the fall of apartheid, the nation must rely on a coalition of rival parties to govern. Can they get along enough to pull the country out of its crises?

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Biden’s new protections for undocumented spouses.

In North Macedonia, Disputes Over History Extend to Statues NYT » World News North Macedonia has claimed historical figures as part of a drive to build a national identity. That has ruffled the feathers of the Balkan nation’s neighbors.

Putin and Kim Jong-un Meet in North Korea NYT » World News A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is forcing Russia’s leader to deepen his ties with North Korea’s, in an alliance that’s raising alarms in the West.

Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism NYT » World News The former House speaker joined a congressional delegation that met with the Tibetan spiritual leader at his home in India. China calls him a separatist.

Tom Cole, House G.O.P. Spending Chief, Prevails Against Right-Wing Challenger NYT » World News The veteran Republican faced a right-wing challenger who sought to make his powerful post on the committee that controls federal spending into a political liability.

Wednesday Briefing: Biden’s Plan to Help 500,000 Immigrants NYT » World News Also, Thailand’s vote to legalize same-sex marriage.

Euro 2024: Georgia Falls to Turkey in Thrilling Debut NYT » World News The opposition in Georgia accused the government of cozying up to Russia. Can playing in the Euros make the nation feel more like a part of Europe?

Israel’s Daily Combat Pause in Part of Gaza: How Is It Working? NYT » World News The new practice is supposed to make it easier and safer to distribute desperately needed aid around Gaza. Aid groups are hopeful, but say more is needed.