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Europe Wants to Banish Russian Gas. The U.S. May Have Other Plans. NYT &rt; World News A large Republican donor wants to buy a Russian pipeline to Germany. The White House has entertained the idea of working with the Kremlin to supply Russian gas to Europe.

In War-Torn Nations, Trump’s Travel Ban Brings a New Hardship NYT &rt; World News For people in countries like Afghanistan and Myanmar, the president’s order dimmed hopes for sanctuary in the United States.

Thursday Briefing NYT &rt; World News A new Trump travel ban.

Trump Pushes to Restrict Harvard’s International Students From Entering U.S. NYT &rt; World News The university called it “yet another illegal retaliatory step” from an administration that has sought ways to circumnavigate the courts in its push to bar foreign students.

Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s What to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman. NYT &rt; World News Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, Heads to Meet Trump at White House NYT &rt; World News Friedrich Merz is seeking to reassert his country’s role on the global stage, in part by building rapport with President Trump.

Trump Travel Order Bans People From 12 Countries From Entering U.S. NYT &rt; World News The president’s proclamation barred travel from a variety of countries, including Afghanistan, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.

U.S. Vetoes U.N. Resolution Demanding Immediate Gaza Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News The Security Council resolution also sought the release of all the hostages and the resumption of full-scale aid deliveries.

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Call With Putin NYT &rt; World News Plus, threatened, ancient trees thrive in Chinese temples.

How Higher Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Will Affect Companies NYT &rt; World News Home builders, car manufacturers and can makers are among those that will see higher prices for materials. Those companies could charge customers more.

Israel Says It Made Record Weapons Sales Abroad While Fighting War NYT &rt; World News The exports show how Israel is pursuing new markets as its forces battle on multiple fronts.

Putin and Zelensky Trade Accusations Amid Escalating Attacks NYT &rt; World News The belligerent language and the recent strikes make clear that a wide gap separates Ukraine and Russia, even as their officials have been engaged in direct talks.

Deadly Crowd Crush Mars Celebration for Indian Cricket Championship NYT &rt; World News At least 10 people were killed, officials said, as assembled fans tried to push their way into a stadium for hastily arranged festivities.

It’s Not Just Poor Rains Causing Drought. The Atmosphere Is ‘Thirstier.’ NYT &rt; World News Higher temperatures caused by climate change are driving complex processes that make droughts bigger and more severe, new research shows.

Jury in El Salvador Convicts 3 Ex-Officers in 1982 Killings of Dutch Journalists NYT &rt; World News A jury convicted the former military officers for the murder of four Dutch television journalists who were covering the Salvadoran civil war.

Trump Budget Eliminates Funding for Crucial Global Vaccination Programs NYT &rt; World News The spending proposal terminates support of health programs that, according to the proposal, “do not make Americans safer.”

Attack on Aid Convoy in Sudan Kills 5, U.N. Says NYT &rt; World News The delivery was supposed to be the first to arrive in the embattled city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State, in more than a year.

Israeli-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Close Temporarily After Deadly Shootings NYT &rt; World News The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it was working to improve operations, a day after the Red Cross said at least 27 Palestinians were killed near a distribution center.

Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Go Into Effect NYT &rt; World News The president has ratcheted up the rate on foreign metals to 50 percent, double the previous rate, saying the levies weren’t high enough to help the U.S. industry.

Why South Korea’s New Leader Name Checked North Korea but Not China NYT &rt; World News Lee Jae-myung’s inauguration speech was a sign of the diplomatic maneuvering he will need to pull off to navigate relations with China and the United States.