The Raffles’ Singapore Sling Costs $40. There’s a Reason Tourists Still Love It.
via NYT > World News The Singapore Sling was said to have been invented more than a century ago in a colonial-era hotel, where it now goes for about $40 a pop.
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Russian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through
via NYT > World News Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine.
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia
via NYT > World News In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
via NYT > World News Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
6 People Are Missing After Explosion in Athens Tourist District
via NYT > World News Four of the missing are believed to be tourists, possibly Americans. Local officials said the cause might have been a gas leak.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani
via NYT > World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Netanyahu Attacks Mamdani in Heated U.N. Speech
via NYT > World News The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. Mr. Mamdani said Mr. Netanyahu was repeating “baseless lies.”