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Rescue workers struggled to reach isolated areas in eastern Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.0 quake. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/briefing/afghanistan-earthquake-bolsonaro-trial-bad-bunny.html

Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/world/europe/russia-ukraine-putin-diplomacy.html

Israel’s assassination of top officials last week is likely to make the Iranian-backed militia even more hawkish, Yemen analysts say. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-israel.html

Hamas did not immediately comment on the Israeli military’s claim that Abu Obeida, one of the armed group’s best-known officials in the Arab world, had been killed. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/world/middleeast/hamas-abu-obeida-israel-gaza-city.html

The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its creativity and dynamism have blurred old boundaries. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/world/europe/a-city-reinvented-paris-is-now-greater-paris.html

With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/world/asia/xi-putin-modi-china-summit.html

Demonstrations opposing housing allowances for Indonesian lawmakers turned into outrage against police brutality after the death of a motorcycle taxi driver during a protest. source https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000010370545/indonesia-protests-death.htm…

The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/climate/transportation-dept-cancels-679-million-wind-industry.html…

The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/trump-palestinians-un.html

The assault, which killed at least 18 people, was the largest attack on the Ukrainian capital since President Trump met Vladimir Putin. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/briefing/russia-kyiv-attack-israeli-reservist.html

The capsule was opened early because of a construction project. It revealed a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket television and other ephemera from its time. source https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/world/europe/princess-diana-time-capsule-opened.html