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Aerial assaults hit Ukraine and RussiaExploding drones were launched into six regions of Russia overnight on Wednesday, Russian officials said, damaging military cargo planes at an airfield 30 miles from the border with Estonia, a NATO…

Imran Khan sentenced to prisonImran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, was taken into custody and sentenced to three years in prison on Saturday after a court found him guilty of illegally selling state gifts and concealing the…

Drones hit buildings in MoscowThe Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian forces had fired at least three drones at Moscow, the latest in a wave of attacks in Russia; one of them was destroyed in Odintsovo, outside Moscow. Two others…

A fatal blast at a rally in PakistanAt least 43 people were killed in the country’s northwest yesterday, officials said, the latest sign of the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan. The death toll is expected to rise: At least 200…

Australia and New Zealand win their first World Cup matchesThe first matches of the Women’s World Cup showcased the growth and promise of women’s soccer — but also some of the sport’s persistent challenges.The co-host countries each began…

China extends a hand as its economy sputtersChina’s economy slowed this spring, according to official numbers released yesterday, dashing hopes of a speedy post-pandemic recovery. Analysts said growth was hampered by high levels of debt, a…

U.S., China restart climate talksJohn Kerry, the U.S. climate envoy, arrived in Beijing yesterday to restart climate negotiations with China. Over three days of talks, he and Xie Zhenhua, his Chinese counterpart, will look for ways to…

Thailand’s Pita fails to win vote for prime ministerAfter the military-backed Senate rejected Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, Thailand was staring down what could be another intense period of political unrest and nationwide…

‘We will not waver,’ Biden says after the NATO summitPresident Biden concluded the meeting of NATO allies by comparing the battle to expel Russia from Ukraine with the Cold War struggle for freedom in Europe. “We will not waver,” he…

WASHINGTON :The White House will brief senators Tuesday on artificial intelligence in a classified setting as lawmakers consider adopting legislative safeguards on the fast-moving technology.The 3 p.m. ET briefing, organized by Senate…