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via NYT > World News Fears of U.S. surveillance drove Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to elevate the agency and put it at the center of his cyber ambitions.

Women's cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins Tuesday, with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field. The tournament opens in Guwahati with co-hosts India and Sri Lanka ushering in what many believe could be a transformative moment for the women's game. The 13th edition of the tournament will have Pakistan playing all their matches in Colombo as part of a compromise deal that allows both India and Pakistan to play at neutral venues in multi-nation tournaments. The 50-over showcase boasts an unprecedented total prize purse of $13.88 million, surpassing even the $10 million awarded in the men's World Cup two years earlier. "You do get the feeling this could be a seismic moment for the women's game," England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said on the International Cricket Council website. "I think we'll all look back on our careers when we're retired and mark the World Cup in India as a game-change...

via NYT > World News Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.

via NYT > World News After pioneering the study of Chinese law in America, he was among the first foreigners to practice commercial law in China, and spoke out about human rights.

via NYT > World News Whether President Trump can help bring the war to an end will probably depend on how much he is willing to push Benjamin Netanyahu.

via NYT > World News The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.

via NYT > World News The president said he would impose a tariff of 100 percent on certain brand-name drugs. Here’s what we know so far.