Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Syrian Rebels Push South, Edging Closer to Damascus
Syrian rebels pushed south on Friday toward the major city of Homs, edging another step closer to the capital, Damascus, in their dramatic offensive. Government forces scrambled to stop the rapid advance.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union reached a major trade agreement on Friday with four South American countries, establishing one of the largest trade zones in the world. The deal concludes negotiations that took on new urgency as President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on some of the world’s largest economies.
As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus led relations between India and neighboring Bangladesh to a perilous new low this week and threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.
@nytimes
Syrian Rebels Push South, Edging Closer to Damascus
Syrian rebels pushed south on Friday toward the major city of Homs, edging another step closer to the capital, Damascus, in their dramatic offensive. Government forces scrambled to stop the rapid advance.
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union reached a major trade agreement on Friday with four South American countries, establishing one of the largest trade zones in the world. The deal concludes negotiations that took on new urgency as President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on some of the world’s largest economies.
As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence
A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus led relations between India and neighboring Bangladesh to a perilous new low this week and threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.
@nytimes