The Trump administration says sanctions imposed on Moscow mean the U.S. does little trade with Russia, but questions persist about the motivations.
Category: War and Armed Conflicts
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Why the Shipping Industry Isn’t Rushing Back to the Red Sea
The companies that operate large container ships say they plan to keep going around Africa as violence flares in the region.
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Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
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Houthi Attacks Continue to Disrupt Shipping Industry As Israel-Hamas War Rages On
The transport route around the southern tip of Africa was once little used — but freighters are now forced to take it and are charging higher rates.
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In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Oil Markets Shrug Off Overthrow of Syria’s al-Assad
Traders appeared to be more concerned about tepid global growth and an oversupply from other producers than about Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
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Fears of a Global Oil Shock if the Mideast Crisis Intensifies
The threat of an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has created an “extraordinarily precarious” global situation, sowing alarm about the potential economic fallout.
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Sarajevo Film Festival, Born in War, Turns 30
The Sarajevo Film Festival, now 30 years old, grew out of underground screenings during the siege of the city. Those roots still define the event’s character.
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Cold Plunges and Cuddling With Cats: Photographing the ‘Great Performers’
What do celebrities do in their downtime? A new project by The New York Times Magazine captures the awards season’s buzziest actors in their element.
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What Business Leaders Are Saying About the Red Sea Attacks
The Houthi attacks on commercial ships are driving up freight costs and adding delays to journeys, with some companies affected more than others.
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Daniel Barenboim’s Academy of Music and Middle-East Peace
Students from the Middle East come to Berlin to study music with the star conductor Daniel Barenboim. Now the Israel-Hamas war is testing their ideals.