Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker
via NYT > World News The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid a sharp rise in drone warfare.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January
via NYT > World News The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.
Israel Drops Case Against Soldiers Accused of Abusing Palestinian Detainee
via NYT > World News After a prisoner arrived at a hospital with broken ribs and a torn rectum, Israelis were once again at odds over the issue of mistreatment and impunity.
Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
via NYT > World News Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
Starmer Was Warned of Mandelson’s Ties to Epstein Ahead of Ambassador Pick
via NYT > World News Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress
via NYT > World News In a Capitol Hill briefing, officials gave their most comprehensive assessment of the cost of the first six days of the war, but the number omitted several aspects of the operation.
France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War
via NYT > World News France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran.