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100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.

Fatal Storm Rips Through Oklahoma and Texas, Flooding Roads NYT &rt; World News At least two people were reported to have died as heavy rains soaked the region. More thunderstorms were expected on Thursday.

Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem NYT &rt; World News Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned that a change in the wind could fan the flames.

North Korea and Russia Build First Cross-Border Road Bridge NYT &rt; World News The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know NYT &rt; World News The announcement that the deal had been signed came after months of fraught negotiations.

Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

With Minerals Deal, Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

Amid Sectarian Violence in a Syrian City, Even the Funerals Are Armed NYT &rt; World News Amid sectarian clashes that killed seven men in Jaramana, tense residents say the government isn’t doing enough to protect them, and are organizing to guard the city.

A Contender for the Papacy Known for Promoting Dialogue With Other Faiths NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline comes from the diverse port city of Marseille in France.

South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-Soo Resigns NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been mulling whether to run for election, while the main opposition candidate and front-runner suffered a setback in court.

Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.

Kashmir Is a Wonderland. An Attack Shows It Is Also a Cradle of Despair. NYT &rt; World News The terrorist massacre of 26 innocent people has magnified the alienation long felt in a region that lives under tight watch and has limited democratic rights.

Tourist’s Zip Line Video Captures Kashmir Terror Attack NYT &rt; World News A tourist enjoying a zip line ride in a picturesque valley inadvertently captured chaos in the background as militants opened fire below him.

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia NYT &rt; World News Even among former enemies, the new American withdrawal from aid and democratic ideals is stirring deep feelings and confusion.

Christina Leitzel’s ‘Fun’ Prosthetic Eyes are Designed to Stand Out NYT &rt; World News There are many ways to lose an eye. Christina Leitzel wants people to know that there are also many ways to gain a new one.

Thursday Briefing NYT &rt; World News A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.

What to Know About the First U.K. Local Elections Under Keir Starmer NYT &rt; World News The votes in some parts of England are a test of a changed political climate, in which both main parties look weakened.

Sectarian Clashes Spread Around Syria’s Capital, Drawing In Israel NYT &rt; World News Israel launched airstrikes on Syria amid a spreading wave of sectarian violence in areas dominated by the Druse minority. Dozens of people have been killed in two days of clashes.

Man Accused of Hacking Climate Groups Can Be Sent to U.S., Judge Says NYT &rt; World News A London court approved the extradition of Amit Forlit, who ran companies that allegedly stole information on behalf of a lobbying firm hired by Exxon.