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Myanmar Arms Dealer Acquitted in Thai Money Laundering Case NYT » World News U Tun Min Latt was placed under sanctions last year by the United States for supplying drones and aircraft parts to the military regime in Myanmar.

Ukraine’s Latest Challenge: Festering Tension Among Top Leaders NYT » World News Rampant speculation that President Volodymyr Zelensky will fire his top military commander has consumed Ukraine’s capital at a precarious moment in the war.

Minute-Long Soap Operas Are Here. Is America Ready? NYT » World News Popularized in China during the pandemic, ReelShort and other apps are hoping to bring minute-by-minute melodramas to the United States.

Farmers Block Traffic Near Paris With Tractors Before Macron’s Speech NYT » World News The protesters are angry about subsidies, environmental regulations and foreign competition, with demonstrations now into a second day. So far, government attempts to ease the tensions have failed.

Israeli Forces Kill 3 Militants in West Bank Hospital Raid, Officials Say NYT » World News Surveillance video released by the Palestinian Authority shows several gunmen in apparent civilian garb brandishing weapons in the hospital.

Global Economy Is Heading Toward ‘Soft Landing,’ I.M.F. Says NYT » World News The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.

Widening Mideast Crisis: Hamas Is Discussing Proposal for Pause in Fighting, Official Says NYT » World News A framework agreed upon by the United States, Israel, Qatar and Egypt proposes a six-week cease-fire for Hamas to exchange some hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Hong Kong Pushes New Security Law to Root Out ‘Seeds of Unrest’ NYT » World News Warning of threats posed by spies, the city’s leader expressed confidence that the new law would enjoy public support. “They will love it,” he said.

Russian Figure Skaters Will Get Olympic Bronze After Valieva Disqualification NYT » World News A decision by the International Skating Union to address the disqualification of Kamila Valieva gave the United States the gold at the Beijing 2022 team event but kept Canada off the podium.

Officials Propose to Hamas a Six-Week War Pause and a Hostage-Prisoner Swap NYT » World News The United States, Israel, Egypt and Qatar sketched out a bare-bones framework in Paris. Qatari officials are awaiting word from Hamas.

Amazon’s ‘Expats’ Was Filmed in Hong Kong, But People Can’t Watch It There NYT » World News The first two episodes of the show, which was filmed during the city’s pandemic restrictions, were released last week but were not available there.

First Bird Flu Deaths Reported In Antarctic Penguins NYT » World News Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins.

In Gaza, a War the World Can’t See NYT » World News From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp, shrouded by communications blackouts, restrictions barring international reporters and extreme challenges facing local journalists.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison NYT » World News The verdict is widely seen as part of a military-led campaign to sideline Mr. Khan’s political party.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Biden weighs a response to Iran.

If It Isn’t Perfect, Is It Still K-pop? NYT » World News Musical acts like Balming Tiger are challenging the idea that K-pop is nothing but polished, perfectly synchronized boy bands and girl groups.

D.U.P. in Northern Ireland Breaks Political Deadlock After Nearly 2 Years NYT » World News The Democratic Unionist Party walked out of government in 2022 over post-Brexit trade rules. But on Tuesday, the party said it would return to power-sharing after negotiating with the British government.

Canada Delays Plan to Offer Medically Assisted Death to the Mentally Ill NYT » World News A parliamentary panel concluded that there are not enough doctors, particularly psychiatrists, in the country to properly assess patients.

Colombia, Normally a Wet Country, Battles Widespread Wildfires NYT » World News Firefighters, many of them volunteers, have been confronting dozens of blazes amid high temperatures this month. The conditions have been linked to climate change.

Contested Migrant Deal Between Albania and Italy Moves Forward NYT » World News A court ruled that an accord for Italy to send asylum seekers to Albania while their cases are heard was constitutional, moving it closer to taking effect.