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This Mother’s Day, Consider a Pair of Boxer Shorts
Plus: Greek pantry goods, tabletop ceramics and more gift recommendations from T Magazine.
A Sri Lankan Feast on a Tropical Modernist Estate
The chef Cynthia Shanmugalingam cooked a meal that celebrated the country’s heirloom produce and homegrown creative culture.
Israel Faces World Court Hearings Over Gaza Aid
The United Nations criticized Israel for its ban on aid in hearings at the International Court of Justice. Israel did not send a legal delegation and rejected the proceedings as biased.
They Found Love in the Airport Lounge
Sign up for the Travel Dispatch newsletter. Essential news on the changing travel landscape, expert tips and inspiration for your future trips. Get it sent to your inbox.Brittany Romano, 32, was not looking to start her own long-distance rom-com …
Dozens Killed in Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen, Houthis Say
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria’s Debt to the World Bank
The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy after the civil war.
Kurdish Distrust of Syria’s New Government Runs Deep
When rebel forces took over Syria, they pledged to unite the country’s disparate armed groups into a unified national army. The biggest challenge for them by far has been in northeastern Syria, an autonomous region run by the country’s Kurdish …
U.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen
President Trump ordered a start to the strikes against the Houthis on March 15. Congressional officials say the campaign has cost well over $1 billion.
Netanyahu Accuses Israel’s Domestic Security Chief of Lying to Court
Intent on firing the Shin Bet chief, Ronen Bar, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced him in a sharp affidavit, deepening national political divisions.
Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target
The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy.