President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.

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With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone

As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.

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A Top Military Official in China Is Suspended Under Suspicion of Corruption

The case of Adm. Miao Hua suggests the persistence of graft at high levels of the military, despite the efforts by Xi Jinping to stamp out corruption.

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Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads

An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.

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Lebanon Cease-Fire Appears to Hold Despite Israeli Strike

Israel said it had targeted militants headed to a rocket facility, but neither Israel nor Hezbollah seemed keen to immediately return to full-scale fighting.

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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector as Putin Signals More to Come

Ukraine said the attacks targeted energy infrastructure. President Vladimir V. Putin said they were retaliation for Kyiv’s use of long-range American missiles.

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Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

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What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

Critics say big questions remain not only about how the new law will be enforced, but also about whether the ban will really protect young people.

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What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.

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Bangladesh Ties with India Plunge Further After Arrest of Hindu Leader

India and Bangladesh have traded angry accusations about Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.

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