U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
via NYT > World News Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”
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Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
via NYT > World News Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of Iran, said his government was ready to negotiate with the United States. Iranian security forces are cracking down on protests.
The Global Cost of Futzing With the Fed
via NYT > World News If President Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders.
World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar
via NYT > World News The case was brought to the World Court by a country not directly affected by the alleged genocide of the Rohingya, a precedent for similar claims against other countries, including Israel.
ICC unlikely to move Bangladesh T20 World Cup matches from India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to respond this week to a formal request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. The request came after Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman was released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders following a recommendation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), amid concerns over player safety. Despite the request, sources suggest the ICC is unlikely to approve a move to Sri Lanka because of logistical challenges, with less than four weeks to go before the tournament starts on February 7. Reports from Cricbuzz, NDTV, and Business Standard indicate that while the ICC is considering alternate Indian venues, a full relocation of Bangladesh’s fixtures to Sri Lanka remains unlikely. Instead, the ICC is reportedly exploring alternative venues within India. Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram have emerged as potential fallback options. The...
Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care
via NYT > World News Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is accusing a private hospital in Lagos of administering an overdose of a sedative, prompting an outpouring of complaints by Nigerians about their health care system.
Mass Protests in Iran and Trump’s Threats
via NYT > World News A question now hangs over the country: Is Iran the next target of an emboldened U.S. president?