Plus Volodymyr Zelensky visits a reclaimed city and the downfall of Malaysia’s former prime minister.
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin and Xi Prepare to Meet
Plus a kangaroo killed a man in Australia and “Squid Game” made history at the Emmy Awards.
Your Thursday Briefing: Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Likely to Meet
Plus India’s growing economy and China’s “zero-Covid” trap.
Typhoon Hinnamnor Churns Slowly Northward Toward South Korea
The storm, the Northern Hemisphere’s strongest tropical cyclone of the year when it formed, was expected to make landfall on Tuesday in a weaker state.
The Dugong ‘Sea Cow’ Has Vanished from China’s Waters, Study Says
The study said the dugong, a vegetarian mammal that ranges across Asia and Africa, has essentially vanished from the country’s coastline.
Your Wednesday Briefing: The F.B.I. Searches Donald Trump’s Home
Also, a deadly flood in Seoul and a tense presidential election in Kenya.
Guadalcanal Anniversary Marked by a Kennedy
At a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of a crucial battle in the Pacific, two daughters of men who served there reflected on the lessons of war.
In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to defending Manila.
Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Risks Undermining U.S. Efforts With Asian Allies
The Biden administration has built an economic and diplomatic strategy in Asia to counter China, assuring friendly countries that the U.S. is in the region for the long haul.
Your Friday Briefing: Sri Lanka’s President Resigns
Plus President Biden treads carefully in Israel and Italy’s government nears collapse.