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It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
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Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.
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Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.
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Alex Saab, Venezuelan Tied to Maduro, Pleads Guilty in Florida
Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.
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Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.
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The Midcareer Artist Camille Henrot Is Apparently Tireless
The French artist makes you feel like a reveler in her epiphanies, from slapstick commedia dell’arte to dog sculptures in Central Park. At midcareer she is apparently tireless.
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The Midcareer Artist Camille Henrot Is Apparently Tireless
The French artist makes you feel like a reveler in her epiphanies, from slapstick commedia dell’arte to dog sculptures in Central Park. At midcareer she is apparently tireless.
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Making Fashion Fun: Bob Mackie (1939-2026)
The world has become a little less glamorous this week, as Bob Mackie, the iconic designer known for costuming countless divas in all manner of rhinestones, glitter, and feathers, died of pneumonia at age 87 on Monday. Best known for his long creative partnership with Cher—which began on the set of “The Sonny & Cher…
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TIFF 2026: Cheyenne, Rescue, Union Town
The documentary selection at the Toronto International Film Festival always finds stories in the most interesting corners of the globe. This year was no different, including these three fascinating–and sometimes heartbreaking–stories about rodeo cowgirls in the American West, migrants making their way from the dangerous waters of North Africa to Europe, and union workers fighting…
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TIFF 2026: Trash Mountain, Babies, Everybody Wants to F*ck Me
It’s tough out there for comedy fans. As any aging comedian will tell you, it’s difficult to get theatrical laughers made, as more and more people go to theaters solely for event movies, cinematic babysitters, or buzzy horror. Making a profit on making people chuckle has become the providence of TV creators more than film…