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​Federal officers detain a man at the Immigration court office areas at the Jakob Javits Federal Builing in Lower Manhattan on July 28,2025 in New York City.
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Hard Numbers: Facebook bans anti-ICE group, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, China seeks new source of soy, South Koreans go missing in Cambodia

Can Zelensky's 'victory plan' bring peace to Ukraine?
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Can Zelensky's 'victory plan' bring peace to Ukraine?

Is Zelensky's finalized 'victory plan' realistic to bring peace to Ukraine? Why is there backlash against EU's anti-deforestation law? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden and co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm, Sweden.

Suspended Jewish Columbia and Barnard students participate in a press conference outside the president of Columbia University’s house on April 23, 2024, in Manhattan, New York.
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Hard Numbers: Columbia punishes deans, Iran boosts missile output, UN accuses Rwanda of fighting in Congo, Colombia protects the forest

Cows graze in a deforested pasture on the Yari plains, in Caqueta, Colombia March 3, 2021. Picture taken March 3, 2021.
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Deforestation surges in Colombia – and you’ll never guess why

For years, Colombian rebels and narcos perfected the art of kidnapping people for ransom – now they are holding the rainforest hostage.

An aerial view shows trees as the sun rises at the Amazon rainforest in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil.
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Lula celebrates big drop in deforestation

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell 66% in August compared to the same month last year – a huge achievement reflecting the ambitious climate goals of President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. What’s more, cumulative deforestation for the first eight months of 2023 was down 48%.

Hard Numbers: No Aussie tech for China, young Bosnians want out, US fossil fuel auction, EU deforestation import ban
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Hard Numbers: No Aussie tech for China, young Bosnians want out, US fossil fuel auction, EU deforestation import ban

63: Australia will prevent Chinese companies from importing or investing in a group of 63 technologies that Canberra considers critical to its national interest. The off-limits areas include 5G, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering, and quantum computing.

Why CIA director Bill Burns visited Moscow; COP26 limited results
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Why CIA director Bill Burns visited Moscow; COP26 limited results

What was the CIA director doing in Moscow the other day? What's the nature of the different agreements that are concluded at the COP26 deliberations in Glasgow? Carl Bildt, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sweden, shares his perspective from Europe.

Leaders at COP26 pledge to end deforestation by 2030; US election day bets
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Leaders at COP26 pledge to end deforestation by 2030; US election day bets

World leaders are pledging to end deforestation by 2030. What are the updates on COP26? How are the elections going in the United States? China urges families to stock up on food for winter months. How long can China's "zero COVID" policy last? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.

What We’re Watching: Putin to tighten Russian gun laws, Iran-Saudi thaw, new forests vs climate change
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What We’re Watching: Putin to tighten Russian gun laws, Iran-Saudi thaw, new forests vs climate change