Amid two prominent wars and other conflicts around the globe, a biennial call at the United Nations for peace during the Games felt even more symbolic than usual.
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North Korea Launches Rocket With Its First Spy Satellite
The country had failed to put such a satellite into orbit in its two previous attempts at such a launch. This time, it was getting help from Russia, according to South Korea.
What Are the Risks of A.I. Drones and Weapons?
Concern about weapons that can kill without a human decision is not entirely new.
A.I. Killer Drones Are Becoming Reality. Nations Disagree on Limits.
Worried about the risks of robot warfare, some countries want new legal constraints, but the U.S. and other major powers are resistant.
Israel-Hamas War Turns Gaza Into a ‘Graveyard’ for Children
Thousands of children have been killed in the enclave since the Israeli assault began, officials in Gaza say. The Israeli military says it takes “all feasible precautions” to avoid civilian deaths.
International Court Orders Syria to Stop Torture of Political Opponents
Human rights experts have estimated that some 14,000 people died from torture or were killed in the prisons run by military intelligence and security forces during Syria’s long civil war.
Gaza Is Plunged Into a Communications Blackout Amid a Severe Fuel Shortage
Major Palestinian networks said “all telecom services” in the Gaza Strip were down, leaving most in the enclave cut off from the outside world amid an escalating Israeli operation.
U.N. Security Council Calls for Days-Long Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza
After weeks of division, the Council adopted a resolution that stopped short of calling for a cease-fire.
U.S. and China Agree to Displace Fossil Fuels by Ramping Up Renewables
The climate agreement between the two countries is seen as a bright spot as President Biden prepares to meet President Xi Jinping.
With 102 Workers Killed, U.N. Agency in Gaza Struggles to Provide Aid
Even before the war, the U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees was struggling financially. Now, it faces an even bigger crisis.