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Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit

It was meant to be a moment for the history books — the first time a U.S. president visited a Pacific Island country. Papua New Guinea, the host nation, scrambled to mobilize 1,000 security officers; the leaders of 17 other countries agreed to make the trip for just a few hours with President Biden, who was scheduled to go on to a meeting in Australia with allies known as the Quad.

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Ukraine Thwarts Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv: Live Updates

Ukraine’s air defense intercepted six hypersonic Kinzhal missiles fired by Russia early Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said. If confirmed, the strikes would be further evidence of Ukraine’s ability to shoot down one of the most sophisticated conventional weapons in Moscow’s arsenal.

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Title 42 Ends: What's Happening at the Border and Live Updates

There was relative calm and a sense of uncertainty along the United States-Mexico border Friday morning, following the expiration of a federal policy that had limited illegal immigration into the United States for more than three years.

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What’s Driving Record Levels of Migration to the U.S. Border?

The United States is trying to curtail border crossings as a Covid-era immigration policy lifts this week, but it has little control over the crises in Latin America that have upended the lives of millions.

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Putin Is Defiant on Russia's Victory Day: Live Updates

President Vladimir V. Putin struck a defiant though largely familiar tone on Russia’s Victory Day holiday, which commemorates the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany, casting his invasion of Ukraine as a struggle for national survival akin to World War II even as muted celebrations reflected the uneasy moment facing Russia in the 15-month conflict.

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Latest News on Attacks in Kyiv and Russian Evacuation Orders: Ukraine War Updates

People living in Russian-occupied areas of southern Ukraine described an atmosphere of confusion over the weekend as the occupation authorities ordered evacuations in the face of a looming Ukrainian counteroffensive.

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Russia-Ukraine War Live News: Wagner Leader Threatens to Pull Out of Bakhmut

The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group threatened on Friday to pull his fighters out of Bakhmut next week over what he said was a lack of ammunition, delivering the ultimatum after releasing a scorching video in which he castigated top military leaders.

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Russia Fires Drones and Missiles at Kyiv After Kremlin Explosion: Live Updates

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces launched drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight on Thursday, after each side blamed the other for explosions at the Kremlin that raised fears of an escalation in the war.

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Russia Claims Ukrainian Drones Attacked Kremlin, Targeting Putin: Live Updates

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of launching an overnight drone attack at the Kremlin aimed at assassinating President Vladimir V. Putin, although Ukraine strongly denied any involvement.

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Russia-Ukraine War News: 20,000 Russian Forces Have Been Killed in 5 Months, U.S. Says

KYIV, Ukraine — As Ukrainian forces step up their assaults behind enemy lines ahead of an expected counteroffensive, Russia is imposing stricter measures on civilians in occupied areas of Ukraine, Ukrainian officials say. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/05/02/world/russia-ukraine-news