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More Than 40 Indian Pilgrims Are Killed in Bus Crash in Saudi Arabia

The passengers, who were participating in the Umrah pilgrimage, were traveling between the two holiest cities in Islam, authorities said.

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Chaos at the Justice Department

President Trump has transformed the agency. We look at what’s happening on the inside.

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Trump’s Surprise Pivot on the Epstein Files, and Why Crypto A.T.M.s Are a Hub for Scams

Plus, Hollywood’s star-studded movies are tanking.

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Too Powerful to Ignore, Saudi Prince Returns to Washington’s Embrace

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is to visit the White House on Tuesday for the first time since 2018, when the killing of a journalist by Saudi agents made him a pariah.

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China Escalates Feud With Japan on Military and Trade Fronts

Beijing is flexing its might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan, but its aggressive approach risks backfiring.

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At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan

Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistani military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.

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Thousands March for Climate Action as COP30 Talks Enter Second Week

As the talks continue, some countries are pushing for a detailed “road map” for a global transition away from oil, gas and coal.

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The ‘Donroe Doctrine’: Trump’s Bid to Control the Western Hemisphere

President Trump has tightened the U.S. grip on the Americas by rewarding allies and punishing rivals. That has upended the region’s politics.

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We Immigrated Legally. ICE Detained Us Anyway.

The brutal detention of three people who came to the U.S. legally reveals a cruel system that operates with impunity.

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Here’s What Trump Should Actually Do for Fertility

Trump’s policies on in vitro fertilization are underwhelming but his announcement still made me optimistic.

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Watch Out, It’s the Jenga Economy

Some of the pieces seem fine, but the base is increasingly fragile

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New Passport Rule Sends Blunt and Sweeping Message to Trans Americans

The Trump administration has said that the U.S. passports of transgender people must now reflect the sex on their original birth certificate, reversing a decades-old policy.

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Andy Baraghani’s Thanksgiving Menu Is Bright, Colorful and Delicious

Andy Baraghani’s bright, brilliant menu is a feast for the eyes, too.

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They Can’t Criticize Putin. So They Focus on Recycling or Clean Air.

Opposition-minded Russians who remain in the country are trying to keep politically active in whatever ways they can.

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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.

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An Officer Bungled a Teen Rape Case. The Victim Was Abused Again.

The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.

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New York’s Bodegas Are Here to Stay

The iconic corner store is perhaps the ultimate symbol of a city constantly evolving and on the move.

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A Councilwoman Intervened During an ICE Arrest. Then She Faced the Voters.

Months before the election, Etel Haxhiaj, a councilwoman in Worcester, Mass., was charged with assaulting an officer when she stood between the police and an immigrant family.

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Ballet Dancers Are Starting to Prioritize Their Mental Health

Dancers are famous for buckling down and getting through it. But a new openness about mental health has companies and schools focusing on their well-being, both physical and emotional.

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Bangladesh Court Sentences Former Leader Sheikh Hasina to Death

The former prime minister, who fled to India last year, was tried in absentia for ordering the use of lethal weapons during the uprising that drove her from power.

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Jeff Bezos Creates A.I. Start-Up Where He Will Be Co-Chief Executive

Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft.

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The Mayor of Secaucus Has a Fix for America: ‘Say Yes to Everyone’

As South Asian and Muslim immigrants transform a small New Jersey town, the five-term mayor has managed to keep the peace. What happens when he’s gone?

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Saudi Leader Looking Inward as He Comes to Washington

The crown prince will meet President Trump with an agenda aimed at protecting the kingdom’s interests.

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Trump Says House Republicans Should Vote to Release Epstein Files

President Trump reversed himself as he faced the prospect that dozens of Republicans could vote this week to compel his administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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At a Shared Symbol of Jihad, the Taliban Defy Their Old Ties With Pakistan

Afghan officials are lashing out against their former allies in the Pakistan military as hostilities between the two countries intensify.

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New International Student Enrollment Plummeted This Fall, Survey Finds

The overall number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, including those who enrolled in prior years or who are working after graduation, fell only slightly.

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How Fraudsters Use Cryptocurrency A.T.M.s to Target Victims

The kiosks, which resemble conventional A.T.M.s and convert cash into virtual currencies, are increasingly under scrutiny as a tool for scammers.

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How to Not Get Kidnapped for Your Bitcoin

Escaping zipties, hiring bodyguards and other practical lessons in self-defense for crypto traders, after a series of gruesome crimes spooked the community.

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The Crypto Industry’s $28 Billion in ‘Dirty Money’

As President Trump has championed crypto and the industry has gone mainstream, funds from scammers and other criminal groups have flowed onto major crypto exchanges.

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Trump Gives Legs to South Korea’s Dream for Nuclear-Powered Subs

For decades, Washington blocked Seoul’s desire for the attack submarines over concerns about nuclear proliferation. President Trump reversed that policy last month, but left key questions unresolved.

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