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Inside an Elite Ukrainian Unit's Mission to Capture a North Korean Soldier

Ukraine wanted to show that North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russian troops. It took a high-stakes mission to prove it.

Drone Makers Looking to Steer Clear of China Fear Beijing's Wrath

U.S. companies see risks in working with Taiwan as it tries to build a “democratic supply chain.”

Cattle Gallstones, Worth Twice as Much as Gold, Drive a Global Smuggling Frenzy

A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have item among underground traders and armed robbers in Brazil.

Israel Enters Truce Stronger but With Unfulfilled Goal: Destroying Hamas

Israel has cut several of its adversaries down to size but could face years of fighting to keep them contained.

Gaza Cease-Fire Begins After Last-Minute Delay

Hamas is expected to release three hostages Sunday, while Israel will set free around 90 Palestinian prisoners—halting hostilities while a permanent truce is negotiated.

Xi Tells Officials Scared of Being Purged: It's OK to Make Mistakes

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decree to the Communist Party: Enforcing strict discipline shouldn’t fuel a climate of fear that saps the can-do spirit that once helped power China’s economic rise.

Shattered Homes, Uncertain Fates: Israel's Hostage Families Anxiously Await Reunion

For many hostage families the coming days could bring painful new chapters as they learn whether their relatives will return alive or in coffins.