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Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid.

U.S. Visa Ban Adds to South Sudan’s Mounting Troubles
The Trump administration’s revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese nationals comes as the East African nation faces the threat of renewed war.

Putin Congratulates Alex Ovechkin for Breaking NHL Record
Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war in Ukraine.

Live Updates: Stocks in Asia and Europe Plunge as Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay
U.S. markets were also set to open lower after President Trump said that he would not back off his trade war, reinforcing fears of a global economic downturn.

Europe Is Ready to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs
European Union officials will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next.

China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.

Ukraine Questions Value of Black Sea Truce With Russia
Ukrainian Navy officers and business owners in the port city pondered what Kyiv could gain from a truce after it pushed back Russian vessels and resumed commercial shipping.

In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.

Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza
The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.

Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers
The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry.