
March 11, 2025

Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.

Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return.

Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
The attack, which the mayor said was the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, appeared to be intended as a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce.

Ukraine and U.S. Talks on War Begin as Gulfs Remain
American and Ukrainian representatives are meeting in Saudi Arabia, but the United States, Ukraine and Russia envisage very different paths to peace.

Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
The International Criminal Court has been investigating the deadly antidrug crackdown that Mr. Duterte, who was detained in Manila on Tuesday, oversaw while in power.

What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.