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Hoisting Russian Flags, ‘Shadow Fleet’ Edges Into the Light

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

The Marinera, which was seized by the U.S., isn’t the only ship from the “shadow fleet” of oil tankers to switch lately to a Russian identity, seeking protection.

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Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.

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All Eyes on the U.S. in 2026

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Our reporters in Washington tell us what they’re watching from the Trump administration.

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When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.

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Yemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE Clash

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Invited to Saudi Arabia for talks, dozens of Yemeni separatist officials went incommunicado on Wednesday as the conflict in their country took a sharp twist.

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Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.

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China Touts Hainan, Its Duty-Free Island, Amid $1 Trillion Trade Surplus

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”

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What Is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out?

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty.

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Protests Spread in Iran, and Crackdowns Escalate

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

Bazaars were shuttered and demonstrators met with violence from security forces amid rising anger about the country’s dire economic situation.

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Arthur Cohn, Film Producer With an Oscar-Winning Touch, Dies at 98

NYT Europe Jan 8, 2026

Six of his movies received Academy Awards, including the Italian drama “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” and the trade-union strike documentary “American Dream.”

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Trump and Colombian President Speak by Phone Amid Escalating Tensions

New York Times Jan 8, 2026

The American president said a White House visit with Gustavo Petro was being arranged by the secretary of state.

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New York Times Jan 8, 2026

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During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.

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U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another Amid Tensions With Russia

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

The first ship had eluded the Coast Guard after being stopped on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela. U.S. forces also boarded another tanker in international waters near the Caribbean.

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What Are ‘Ghost Fleet’ Ships?

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

Also known as “dark fleet” or “shadow fleet” ships, the vessels use murky tactics to transport oil in violation of sanctions.

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Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump’s Aspirations to Seize Greenland

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

Opposition was stacking up to the United States buying the semiautonomous island or taking it by force.

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Amid heavy security, a tentative return of street life in Caracas.

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

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U.S., Cementing Control on Venezuelan Oil, Seizes Russian-Flagged Tanker

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

The vessel was one of two taken into American custody as the Trump administration said it was executing a “deal to take all the oil.”

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After Maduro Ouster, Trump’s Venezuela Moves Pose a Challenge for GOP in Congress

NYT USA Jan 7, 2026

Republicans have cheered the raid that ousted Nicolás Maduro but toiled to square their longstanding views with President Trump’s unclear and rapidly evolving strategy.

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How The Times Is Drawing on Over a Century of Reporting in Venezuela

NYT USA Jan 7, 2026

The New York Times has been on the ground in the country since at least the 1880s, through celebration, suffering and political turmoil.

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Clashes Between Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Restart After Deaths

New York Times Jan 7, 2026

Fighting in the city of Aleppo resumed as talks to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military appear to have stalled.

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