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Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion NYT » World News Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly spoke with President Trump, who has warned of retaliation against governments he sees as acting against U.S. interests.

Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US NYT » World News The plan, called “Mexico Embraces You,” seeks to reassure undocumented migrants facing expulsion. Some experts question if the government is really ready to reabsorb them.

Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War NYT » World News Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave.

South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash NYT » World News Following the deadly Jeju Air accident, the government ordered low cost carriers to reduce flight times, boost pilot training and expand maintenance crews.

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show NYT » World News The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.

Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A. NYT » World News As the N.B.A. confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, the 21-year-old Spurs star has embraced the idea that he is the league’s future.

Thailand Starts Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage NYT » World News Hundreds of people to began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became the third country in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Migrants Left Stranded After Trump Cancels Asylum Claims at Border NYT » World News Thousands of migrants are now in limbo at the U.S.-Mexico border after President Trump shut down the main legal channel for asylum seekers to enter the country. Many had waited months for immigration appointments, until the CBP One app was abruptly shut down on Monday.

Trump Administration Cancels Flights for Refugees Already Approved for Travel NYT » World News The decision leaves refugees who have completed a lengthy process stranded abroad and facing extended separation from loved ones already in the U.S.

How Europe Is Preparing for a New Era of Trump NYT » World News World leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Jeanna Smialek, a New York Times reporter, describes how there was a veneer of anxiety over the event, with attendees wondering: How will the new Trump administration affect Europe?

Why Is Israel Targeting Jenin, West Bank? NYT » World News As Israel withdraws some of its troops from Gaza during a cease-fire there, it has turned attention to another Palestinian territory — in particular a city with a history of militant activity.

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown NYT » World News Plus, predictions for today’s Oscar nominations.

An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece NYT » World News The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins.

Britain Says Russian Spy Ship Returned to U.K. Waters in Sign of Kremlin Threat NYT » World News The British defense secretary told Parliament that the Yantar, which he described as a Russian spy ship, had come near Britain’s coast for the second time in a few months.

Clinton Bailey, American-Israeli Who Preserved Bedouin Culture, Dies at 88 NYT » World News Armed with a camera and tape recorder, he spent decades documenting the ancient traditions of nomadic Bedouin tribes, creating a record of a vanishing culture.

Houthis Free the Crew of a Cargo Ship They Hijacked 14 Months Ago NYT » World News The Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen had earlier said they would scale back attacks given the cease-fire in the conflict in Gaza.

Deadly Hotel Fire at Turkish Ski Resort Stirs Grief and Outrage NYT » World News Some had returned to the hotel year after year. Their deaths have stirred grief and outrage.

Two Industry Officials Expected to Help Oversee E.P.A. Chemical Rules NYT » World News Nancy Beck and Lynn Ann Dekleva worked in the first Trump administration, where they fought chemical restrictions.

Single Parents Should Get as Much Paid Leave as Couples, Spanish Court Rules NYT » World News The decision follows a constitutional court ruling that barred discrimination against babies born into single-parent families.

Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room NYT » World News Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.