NYTIMES (David Pierson) - How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
NPR (Daniel Estrin) - Israel is building a buffer zone inside Lebanon
Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.
Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.Open
NYTIMES (Mohammed Ahmed) - The World Has Forgotten Sudan, but I Haven’t
The spirit of the Sudanese people cannot be crushed.
NYTIMES (Daniel J. Wakin) - Pope Leo to Trump: ‘There Is a Better Way’
A harsh attack by the president drew a quick response from the pontiff, a reminder of his uniquely moral voice.
AMERICANGREATNESS (Debra Heine) - Stephen Miller: ‘Swalwell is a Scumbag,’ But ‘Real Story’ is How Democrats ‘Control Members Through Blackmail’
White House deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller on Tuesday accused the Democrat party of controlling its members through blackmail. Miller told Fox […] Source
NYTIMES (Michael Paulson) - Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ’860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called “860,” named for the address of his destroyed family home.
NYTIMES (Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj) - War Exposes Gaps in India’s Clean Energy Push
The country’s creaking electricity grid is lagging behind its push for renewable sources — just as its growing economy hungers for oil stranded by war.
NYTIMES (Chris Cameron) - JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.”
NYTIMES (Motoko Rich) - Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, which Leo XIV will visit Wednesday, shows the divide.