The New York Times – On the Runway:
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.
Category: War and Armed Conflicts
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
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Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
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Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
The New York Times – On the Runway:
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
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Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
The New York Times – On the Runway:
At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.
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Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
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Why Odysseus Turned on the Trojan Horse
The New York Times – On the Runway:
This “Odyssey” takes us somewhere we didn’t know we were going.
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U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day
The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.
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Why Fashion Designer Elie Saab Will Never Leave Lebanon, Despite the War
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The designer and his son discuss making couture during a bombing and the reason it matters.