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Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

A top Russian marine commander, who was recently promoted by President Vladimir Putin, has been killed in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Where Do Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations Stand?

Israelis and Palestinians waited anxiously as Hamas deliberated on whether to accept the latest proposal for a 60-day cease-fire in the Gaza war and the release of hostages. Here are the main elements of the current cease-fire proposal.

​North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists

A new waterfront resort opened for business this week in North Korea with P.R. hype — but without the foreign visitors that the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, hoped would one day arrive with tourist cash to offset financially punishing sanctions.

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