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Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in ‘Open War’ Against Taliban Regime

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

The airstrikes came hours after Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions and follow months of worsening relations between the neighboring countries.

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Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.

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South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.

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With Possible Iran Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”

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Hungary Plays the Spoiler in Europe, as Orban Seeks Votes at Home

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Facing a serious election challenge, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is holding up a big E.U. loan for Ukraine. Analysts say the timing is no coincidence.

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Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Simultaneous emergencies in different parts of the world could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment, new research warns.

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Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter.

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After 50 Years in the Shadows, a Tenacious First-Time Novelist Steps Out Front

NYT USA Feb 27, 2026

For 50 years, Patricia Finn kept to the background and told other people’s stories. Now, in “The Golden Boy,” she’s finally telling one of her own.

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Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Jacinda Ardern Is Latest New Zealander to Move to Australia

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s former leader, is basing her family in Australia “for the moment,” a spokesman said. She is part of a wave of Kiwis relocating to their larger neighbor.

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Game-Changing Drugs

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Ozempic and similar weight-loss medications are hailed as miracle drugs. But there are plenty of unknowns about long-term use.

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Amid Rhetoric About Rupture With U.S., Finland Urges Calm

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

“We don’t need a bulldozer,” says Alexander Stubb, Finland’s president and a golf partner of President Trump. “Reform doesn’t mean destruction.”

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With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

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She Was Parking Cars. Now She's a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author

PRLOG Feb 27, 2026

First-Generation Latina Entrepreneur and Certified AI Consultant Delivers the Definitive Career Reinvention Playbook for Professionals Ready to Build on Their Own Terms.

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Will World Cup Games in Mexico Be Affected by Cartel Boss Killing?

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Safety questions linger since the country is set to host matches in the world’s largest sporting event, the FIFA World Cup.

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Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

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The Secret of How Ukraine’s Lifesaving Air-Raid Alarms Work

New York Times Feb 27, 2026

Many in Ukraine assume that the alerts are automated. A rare look inside an emergency-response center reveals the specialists who do the pressure-packed job.

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Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks

NYT USA Feb 27, 2026

The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.

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After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers

New York Times Feb 26, 2026

The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.

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Russia Launches Big Strikes Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Geneva

New York Times Feb 26, 2026

Ukrainian officials said they hoped that trilateral peace negotiations could take place next week.

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