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Chevron Points to Venezuela’s Promise as Big Oil Earnings Fall

NYT USA Jan 30, 2026

The two largest U.S. oil companies, Chevron and Exxon Mobil, reported their lowest annual profits in years.

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to a Weeklong Pause in Attacks Amid Extreme Cold

NYT Europe Jan 30, 2026

Russia has left thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv without heat in recent weeks, in a campaign that has appeared aimed at breaking Ukraine’s morale.

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Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

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International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.

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Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.

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Panama Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who said he wants American control of the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.

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Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

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South Korean Stocks, Kospi Index Are Trading at a Record High

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.

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The Secret Sauce in ‘Heated Rivalry’? Canada.

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The global television phenomenon is full of Canadian iconography and subsidized by Canadian taxpayers. On Thursday, it came home to celebrate.

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European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.

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Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.

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Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Overhaul of Oil Sector

New York Times Jan 30, 2026

Bowing to Trump administration pressure, the new legislation improves conditions for foreign oil companies and opens the way to slash the taxes they pay.

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NATO to Hold Military Exercise Without U.S., Its Largest Member

New York Times Jan 29, 2026

The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.

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A Global Pop Music Melting Pot

New York Times Jan 29, 2026

The era of American dominance is over. Music now comes from artists everywhere listening to each other.

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Canada Signs Auto Deal With South Korea, Moving Further from the U.S.

New York Times Jan 29, 2026

The agreement, while scarce on details, is the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney to reduce Canada’s reliance on trade with the U.S.

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Southern Africa Faces Devastating Flooding During Rainy Season

New York Times Jan 29, 2026

More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.

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French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative

New York Times Jan 29, 2026

French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.

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