What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar

27/12/2025 08:05 New York Times

Amid a ruinous civil war, the military government is holding elections that are widely seen as a sham, as the main opposition remains barred or jailed.

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Russia Pummels Kyiv Before Trump-Zelensky Meeting

The assault began around 1:30 a.m. local time on Saturday and continued for nearly 10 hours....

27/12/2025 09:50 New York Times

In Myanmar, the Election Is Called Fake, but the Human Suffering Is Real

A coup set off a brutal civil war and made a poor country poorer. Now its military rulers are seeking a veneer of legitimacy by holding elections....

27/12/2025 09:10 New York Times

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The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks....

27/12/2025 08:28 New York Times

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27/12/2025 07:34 New York Times

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27/12/2025 03:51 New York Times

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26/12/2025 23:53 New York Times

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The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war....

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26/12/2025 03:41 New York Times

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25/12/2025 21:01 New York Times

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The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression....

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24/12/2025 21:01 New York Times

Zelensky Open to Pulling Back Troops in Eastern Ukraine to Reach Peace Deal With Russia

The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks....

24/12/2025 16:15 New York Times

Blast Kills Three in Moscow Near Site of General’s Car Bombing

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Investors Warn of ‘Rot in Private Equity’ as Funds Strike Circular Deals

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24/12/2025 10:00 New York Times

China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says

The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found....

24/12/2025 08:26 New York Times

Thailand, Attacking Cambodia, Says Its Target Is the Scam Industry

Thai warplanes have bombed compounds where people are forced to defraud others online. Rights activists say trafficking victims’ lives are at risk....

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Russia Bombards Ukraine Hours After Zelensky Calls Peace Plan ‘Quite Solid’

The Ukrainian leader cited progress on security guarantees, even as Russia bombed Ukraine overnight, indicating that the Kremlin is prepared to continue fighting....

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The Strange Case of the Russian Snickers in U.K. Convenience Shops

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23/12/2025 10:00 New York Times

Trump Tariffs Threaten Canadian Holiday Sales

Small businesses across Canada have lost out on sales because of the trade war, and many worry about their future....

23/12/2025 10:00 New York Times

Trump Announces New ‘Trump Class’ of Warships

The president said development of the vessels would help maintain military superiority and improve the industrial base, but analysts suggested they were the wrong approach to current threats....

23/12/2025 05:53 New York Times

The Pentagon and A.I. Giants Have a Weakness. Both Need China’s Batteries, Badly.

As warfare is reinvented in Ukraine, and Silicon Valley races to maintain its A.I. lead, China’s battery dominance is raising alarms far beyond the auto industry....

23/12/2025 05:01 New York Times

Larry Ellison Personally Guarantees Paramount Bid for Warner Bros.

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Record-Breaking Warm Temperatures Forecast for Christmas Across the U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected across the United States this week, with many places hitting record highs and record-high lows....

22/12/2025 22:01 New York Times

Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia

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