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In Ukraine and worldwide, sovereignty is under siege
In this shifting global landscape, it seems that territory and external control are once again becoming central to international politics.The Hill - 2d -
US-Ukraine talks resume in Saudi Arabia after Trump envoy praises Putin
Steve Witkoff sides with Kremlin on territorial demands and says Russian president is ‘super smart’Financial Times - 1d -
Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops
Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Trump Intensifies ‘51st State’ Threats in Attack on Canada
The U.S. president on Tuesday reiterated his claims on Canada’s territory as he increased tariffs, threatening to bring the country’s economy to its knees.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
US and Israel look to Africa for resettling Palestinians uprooted from Gaza
The U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments to discuss using their territories as potential destinations to resettle Palestinians from the Gaza StripABC News - Mar. 14 -
Russia and Ukraine launch aerial attacks amid proposed ceasefire talks
Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight Saturday, with both sides reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territoriesABC News - Mar. 15 -
How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled
At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee dies at 97
Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee, who led one of the biggest real estate empires in the former British territory, has diedABC News - Mar. 17 -
Families of hostages in Gaza are terrified they won't return after Israel resumes fighting
Families whose relatives remain hostages in Gaza are terrified their loved ones might not return after Israel launched a wave of strikes on the territoryABC News - 6d -
Wealth and Warfare Empower a Rwanda-Backed Militant Group in Congo
The M23 militia is ruling over a vast stretch of territory in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, threatening the sovereignty of the biggest country in sub-Saharan Africa.The New York Times - 4d -
Israel Tries to Pressure Hamas to Free More Hostages
Israel’s defense minister said it was preparing to seize more territory in Gaza and intensify attacks unless the Palestinian group freed more of the dozens of remaining captives.The New York Times - 3d -
Atrocities mount daily. Promised aid does not arrive. Why has the west turned its back on Sudan?
As territory is won and lost by opposing military forces, people grasp at scraps of normality. But the country is undergoing the world’s most severe humanitarian catastrophe and global ...The Guardian - 2d -
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.The New York Times - 10h -
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.The New York Times - 10h -
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force.The New York Times - 10h -
Muslim nations reject Trump's call to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population
Foreign ministers from Muslim nations rejected calls by U.S. President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee of ...ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire
The territory is mired in a ‘grey zone’ of uncertainty as the peace process has stalled and neither side seems willing to compromise. Fears of a return to war in Gaza are intensifying this weekend, ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Rubio suggests Ukraine won't return to pre-2014 borders
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Monday that Ukraine was unlikely to win back all of the territory captured by Russia since 2014, as U.S. and Ukrainian officials are set to meet for ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Ukrainian soldier who lost both legs in Russian drone strike says "freedom is expensive"
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Everyone Has a Plan for Gaza. None of Them Add Up.
Since President Trump’s suggestion to expel the territory’s population, Middle East leaders have rushed to propose options for a postwar Gaza. Each is unacceptable to either Israel or Hamas, or both.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Comparing Putin’s military aggressions with Hitler’s
Russian President Vladimir Putin's desire to reclaim the territory of the former USSR and his aggressive military buildup and propaganda efforts are similar to those of Hitler. The push for a ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Greenland goes to polls in s election PM calls a ‘fateful choice’
Poll takes place against backdrop of threats by Donald Trump and growing demands for independence. Voters on the vast Arctic island of Greenland are going to the polls after a dramatic election ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump critic wins Greenland election
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
House GOP promotes use of 'Taiwan' over 'Chinese Taipei' in slight to Beijing
A group of House Republicans is introducing legislation to assert Taiwan as the official name of the independently-governed island in U.S. communication, pushing back against claims to the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains on Friday were the biggest daily jump since President Trump’s election. But they weren’t enough to overcome steep tariff-induced losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in ...The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Extreme weather and powerful winds predicted for 100 million Americans
Sprawling storm system to affect vast swath of territory from Canada to Texas with tornadoes threatening in south. The National Weather Service has predicted extreme weather across a vast swath of ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says
The killing comes as the group has been reconstituting in Syria, carrying out more attacks than at any time since it lost control of its territory nearly six years ago.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns beef timeline: Knicks vs. Warriors about more than basketball
The Knicks and Golden State Warriors tip off for the second time this season on Saturday night — which means Draymond Green will once again find himself in familiar territory. In the hot seat. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Israeli airstrikes ‘kill nine’ as Hamas restates Gaza ceasefire demands
Militant group hardening its negotiating position in ceasefire talks amid new violence in territory. The current fragile pause in hostilities in Gaza has come under further threat with Hamas ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
3 Takeaways From Flames Loss To Avalanche
The Calgary Flames (30-24-11) are in must-win territory on a nightly basis, but dropped their second consecutive contest on Friday, losing to the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 at the Saddledome.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Neil's walk-off blast helps UNM baseball sweep UNLV
Mar. 16—Andrew Neil was in unfamiliar territory starting in left field for the University of New Mexico baseball team Sunday. He felt comfortable at the plate, however. Neil helped the Lobos tumble ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Greenland might open a vast uranium deposit to mining. Locals say it could alter their way of life
As Trump threatens to acquire the Danish island territory, residents of a small town are worried about an Australian mining company’s plans. Isolated among icebergs, fjords and mountains in remote ...The Guardian - 4d -
A capital G is born, the new symbol to enhance the “Orgull Gironí”
Girona FC takes another step forward in its commitment to the territory, taking “Orgull Gironí” (pride of Girona) to a new dimension. This Club slogan, born in the 2017/18 season, has become an e...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Traffic noise triggers road rage among male Galápagos birds
Research finds yellow warblers near busy roads turn aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could cause clashes. If the rumble of trucks, honk of car horns ...The Guardian - 4d -
Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister issues threat as IDF intensifies offensive with ‘non-stop’ overnight attacks across territory. Israel’s defence minister said he had instructed the military to “seize more ground” ...The Guardian - 3d -
Gaza’s ceasefire brought hope, but it was the calm before a brutal storm
New strikes are ‘just a beginning’ said Netanyahu, after Trump inspires Israel to seize territory with massive military onslaught. In Gaza this weekend, the mood is darker than it has been at ...The Guardian - 2d -
2-time defending national champion UConn nearly a double-digit underdog vs. No. 1 seed Florida
Dan Hurley and two-time defending national champion UConn find themselves in unfamiliar territory entering their second-round NCAA Tournament game against No. 1 seed Florida. The Huskies are a 9 ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Sean Brady after UFC Fight Night 255 win?
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Leon Edwards after UFC Fight Night 255 loss?) Sean Brady made an undeniable statement Saturday when he went into enemy territory and defeated former ...Yahoo Sports - 1d
