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Israel’s Closures of 2 Gaza Border Crossings Prompt Alarm Over Humanitarian Aid NYT » World News International agencies and officials said Israel’s moves could exacerbate an already dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Preparations Ramp Up for Global Security Force to Quell Haitian Violence NYT » World News More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the capital, setting off a major humanitarian crisis.

Ukraine Says It Foiled Russian Plot to Kill Zelensky NYT » World News The Ukrainian security services arrested two Ukrainian colonels and accused them of spying for Russia. They said the plot also targeted top Ukrainian intelligence officials.

U.K. Armed Forces’ Data Stolen by State-Linked Hackers, Lawmakers Say NYT » World News A payroll system used by Britain’s Ministry of Defense was targeted in a significant cyberattack, senior British politicians said.

U.S. Repatriates 11 American Citizens From ISIS War Camps in Syria NYT » World News The group — the largest set of Americans retrieved from the war zone — was joined by a 9-year-old noncitizen whose brother is an American.

Live Updates: Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah and Take Control of Border Crossing NYT » World News Before the overnight assault in Gaza, Israel warned 110,000 people to evacuate and launched airstrikes against what it called Hamas targets. A military official said the scope of the operation was limited.

Xi to Head for Friendly Ports in an Eastern Europe Disenchanted With China NYT » World News After leaving France later Tuesday, the Chinese leader will visit Serbia and Hungary, whose authoritarian leaders offer a haven for China as tensions grow over the war in Ukraine.

China Knife Attack At Hospital Leaves at Least Two Dead NYT » World News At least 21 other people were injured during the stabbing rampage in the southwestern province of Yunnan, the police said. A suspect was arrested.

Isolated From West, Putin Projects Domestic Power at Inauguration NYT » World News The event for Mr. Putin, who claimed his fifth term in a rubber-stamp election, included a church service that underscored efforts to give a religious sheen to his rule.

Biden to Condemn Antisemitism at Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony NYT » World News President Biden’s address from Capitol Hill comes during weeks of protests on American college campuses against Israel’s war in Gaza.

A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence NYT » World News The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.

Russia Will Keep U.S. Soldier in Custody for Months, Local Media Reports NYT » World News The American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was detained last week. He was traveling home after being stationed in South Korea, according to the U.S. authorities.

A Week of Pomp to Project Putin’s Confidence NYT » World News The Russian president’s inauguration for a fifth term and the annual Victory Day parade will highlight his grip on the country’s politics and his resolve to capture Ukraine.

It Took Decades, but Japan’s Working Women Are Making Progress NYT » World News Employers have taken steps to change a male-dominated workplace culture. But women still struggle to balance their careers with domestic obligations.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Israel’s strikes on Rafah.

U.S. Army Soldier Is Detained in Russia NYT » World News The soldier was apprehended in Vladivostok on charges of criminal misconduct, in a case that is likely to aggravate the contentious relationship between Moscow and Washington.

Officials Describe Pact Hamas Has Embraced as U.S.-Israel Proposal With Small Changes NYT » World News The C.I.A. director, William J. Burns, was consulted on the changes, the officials say. The proposal uses the term “sustainable calm,” wording that Israel had earlier agreed earlier to, but whose definition may be a point of friction.

Inside the White House Scramble to Broker a Deal in Gaza NYT » World News The flurry of actions underscores how fluid the situation in the region is as President Biden and his team try to ultimately end the war that has devastated Gaza.

Timeline of Recent Twists and Turns in Gaza Cease-fire Talks NYT » World News Hopes for an agreement to halt the fighting and free hostages have risen and fallen repeatedly in recent days.

A New Diplomatic Strategy Emerges as Artificial Intelligence Grows NYT » World News The new U.S. approach to cyberthreats comes as early optimism about a “global internet” connecting the world has been shattered.