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Biden Made a Global Push to Constrain China. What Will Trump Do? NYT » World News Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said in an interview that “we’ve just stuck with our theory, which is managed competition.” Trump and Xi Jinping might have other plans.

The Last Migrant Caravans Before Trump’s Inauguration NYT » World News A Times photographer made two trips to southern Mexico to follow groups of migrants as they walked toward the United States.

Live Updates: Israel Says Start of Gaza Cease-Fire Is Delayed NYT » World News Israel said it was still attacking in the enclave because Hamas had not yet handed over names of hostages to be released on Sunday. Hamas said the delay was technical.

These Rooms Give Young Indian Lovers Rare Privacy. Cue the Complaints. NYT » World News A policy change by a popular hotel platform shows the tension between traditional values and modern ideals in India.

What Trump Could Do on Ukraine, Iran, China and Crises Around the Globe NYT » World News President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have to make difficult choices.

Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza NYT » World News Qatar, which mediated the agreement, said the cease-fire deal was set to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.

Two Prominent Judges Are Shot Dead Outside Iran’s Supreme Court NYT » World News The gunman took his own life after killing two judges and wounding a third in what officials described as a terrorist attack.

What We Know About the Hostage Release NYT » World News The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded people.

Trump’s Return Has Unnerved World Leaders. But Not India. NYT » World News An upward trajectory in relations is “almost inevitable,” the U.S. ambassador, Eric Garcetti, said in an interview before leaving his post.

Italian Reporter’s Ordeal in Iranian Prison: ‘I Was Trapped in a Game’ NYT » World News Cecilia Sala found herself in the middle of Iran’s hostage diplomacy.

A Killer Was Taken Back Into Custody. Was It Because of His Drill Rap Songs? NYT » World News A man convicted of murder in London was taken back into custody after a report emerged that he was anonymously making drill rap music. The victim’s family worries his music could bring him more fame.

Bread, Soup, Soy Milk: South Korean Leader’s Life in Jail NYT » World News President Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor, used to put people in jail. Now, after his formal arrest, he himself is in a cell, alone.

Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement NYT » World News Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas.

Here Are Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released NYT » World News Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas.

When the U.S. Hit Canada With Steep Tariffs Before, Canada Had a Plan B NYT » World News But economic, political and technological changes have left Canada with few ways to handle trade restrictions now.

A Big, Bold TikTok Ban NYT » World News Banning the popular app is audacious. It’s also a sign that officials really believe the alternative is unacceptable.

What Border Crisis? Mexican Migrant Shelters Are Quiet Ahead of Trump NYT » World News Ahead of the inauguration, migrant shelters south of the Rio Grande are far from full, a reflection of the tougher measures imposed on both sides of the border.

U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War NYT » World News As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.

How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War NYT » World News President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

How the Oct. 7 Attacks Transformed the Middle East NYT » World News With an Israel-Hamas cease-fire set to begin, the shock waves from their war have reshaped the region in unexpected ways.