U.S. Restarts Shipments of Dollars to Iraq, Pausing Pressure
The Trump administration had halted the deliveries as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.
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Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.
China Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan
Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare earths.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
The 1968 Pact on Shipping Routes in the Strait of Hormuz That Iran Is Rejecting
For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.
Search for Venezuela Quake Survivors Enters Fifth Day
Hopes of finding earthquake survivors has faded in Venezuela as the search entered its fifth day on Monday. The official death toll had risen to over 1,700 as of Monday afternoon, according to local authorities.
Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of people reported missing and the extent of building damage.
Pakistan Attacks Afghanistan, Killing More Than 30
The Taliban said that airstrikes left 36 civilians dead, while Pakistan claimed that its assault killed 32 militants, the latest in a monthslong conflict.
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Rescuers Find Earthquake Survivors as Critical Window Closes
An 11-year-old boy was rescued from the rubble of Venezuela’s twin earthquakes as the window to find survivors was closing. The country’s president said operations would continue.