• 02/04/2025

Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

New York Times Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun and agreed to pay substantial damages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/prince-harry-murdoch-lawsuit.html

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Indian hotel chain’s married couples-only room policy sparks personal freedom debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The OYO Hotels chain says the policy will only apply in the city of Meerut but might be extended to more locations depending on the response. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3295837/indian-hotel-chains-married-couples-only-room-policy-sparks-personal-freedom-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

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Does Indonesia have ‘bargaining chips’ to navigate Trump’s tariff threat?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia faces an uphill battle to secure a free-trade deal unless it can bring ‘the right incentives’ to the discussion table, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295832/does-indonesia-have-bargaining-chips-navigate-trumps-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

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Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe

New York Times Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/africa/libya-migrants-niger.html

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Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions

New York Times Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/americas/mexico-cartel-terrorists-trade.html

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One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone.

New York Times “It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/middleeast/gaze-destruction.html

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Bringing Anne Frank’s Secret Annex to New York, and the World

New York Times Covered windows, peeling wallpaper: For the first time outside of Amsterdam, an exhibition reconstructs Anne’s hiding place during the devastation of the Holocaust. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/arts/design/anne-frank-annex-new-york.html

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Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War

New York Times Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/north-korea-soldiers-ukraine.html

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Travel 2025: European Travel May Include Train Trips, Stargazing and ‘Detour Destinations’

New York Times Astrotourism, side-trips from crowded destinations, vacations in cooler places and a strong interest in train travel will all be in play in the year ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/travel/2025-travel-trends-europe.html

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The CIA director’s stealthy role in the Israel-Hamas negotiations – NYT

Jerusalem Post Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns’s trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838693

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