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Young Koreans, Seeing Democracy at Stake, Take to the Streets NYT » World News South Korea’s night of martial law was a jolt for some members of a generation accused of political apathy. They say they aren’t going away.

A Father’s Search for His Missing Daughter in South Korea NYT » World News A father’s 25-year search for his missing daughter in South Korea made him a tragic national symbol of unwavering parental devotion.

What I Learned From a Reclusive Taliban Commander NYT » World News Mullah Osman Jawhari led one of the deadliest assaults on American forces in Afghanistan, a battle that came to symbolize the war itself.

Biden Is Pardoning Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for a U.S. President NYT » World News Many of those being granted clemency had been placed in home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic.

Humbled in Syria, Putin Seeks Vindication in Ukraine NYT » World News An ally’s downfall has prompted calls in Russia for a definitive victory closer to home.

How America Turned Allies into Enemies in Afghanistan NYT » World News The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be.

Milei Tames Inflation in Argentina With Painful Policies, Sparking Applause and Anger NYT » World News A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.

As Europe Looks for a Leader, Italy Thrives While France and Germany Teeter NYT » World News With Germany and France mired in crisis, the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni looks like a haven of stability, turning the continent’s usual pattern on its head.

Assad’s Fall in Syria Renews Push for Justice on Crimes Committed by His Regime NYT » World News It seems unlikely that deposed President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia, will be forced to stand trial. That is not deterring activists who have worked for years to document his government’s crimes.

How to Pack a ‘Go Bag’ for Extreme Weather NYT » World News If the trend continues, extreme weather will occur more frequently. Here’s how experts suggest you prepare.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News The latest from Syria.

South Korea President Yoon Defends Martial Law Decree in Defiant Speech NYT » World News President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to “fight to the end,” despite the opposition’s push to impeach him and his own party’s demand that he resign.

Canada’s Plan To Avoid Trump’s Tariffs Takes Shape NYT » World News Two weeks after a Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald J. Trump, details of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to stave off a showdown with the United States are emerging.

Syria’s New Leaders Balance Huge Struggles Amid Disorder NYT » World News The rebels who seized control called for foreign help in prosecuting atrocities, while trying to restore order in a fractured country.

Syrians Flood Back to Aleppo, Searching for Homes and Hope NYT » World News Though excitement and frenzy were on full display in some parts of Aleppo, the city is still gripped by uncertainty after the sudden end of a 13-year civil war.

Russian Navy Ships Have Left Key Syrian Port NYT » World News Satellite images from last week and this week show that naval vessels docked at the port city of Tartus have left. According to marine tracking data, no cargo ships have entered or left Tartus since Monday.

Biden’s Top Aides Race to Middle East as Militias Wield Power in Syria NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken plans to hold meetings in Jordan and Turkey. Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, is visiting Israel.

Thursday Briefing: The Struggle to Create Order in Syria NYT » World News Plus, China’s surprising box office hit.

U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns NYT » World News Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum behind that can be taken advantage of by ISIS.”

U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely NYT » World News A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.