7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border
Chinese state media said at least 93 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring Nepal.
U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist
Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.
Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality
The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.
A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now
Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he…
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.
Along With Snow, Winter Storm Delays or Cancels Thousands of Flight
Air and train travel were snarled by the winter storm, with thousands of flights and dozens of train trips delayed or canceled by Monday afternoon.
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.
Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia.