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Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case
ByIsabel Kershner January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation.

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Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy
ByEric Lipton, Michael Rothfeld, David Yaffe-Bellany and Ana Swanson November 20, 2025

Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse
ByIsabel Kershner November 4, 2025November 5, 2025

The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable.

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Iranian Wedding Video Plunges Top Official Into Scandal
ByFarnaz Fassihi October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.

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In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches
ByEric Lipton, David Yaffe-Bellany, Bradley Hope, Tripp Mickle and Paul Mozur September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

A lucrative transaction involving the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm and an agreement giving the Emiratis access to A.I. chips were connected in ways that have not been previously reported.

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A Times Investigation Into Trump, UAE and 2 Giant Deals: 5 Takeaways
ByEric Lipton, David Yaffe-Bellany, Bradley Hope, Tripp Mickle and Paul Mozur September 15, 2025

A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported.

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A Times Investigation Into Trump, UAE and 2 Giant Deals: 5 Takeaways
ByEric Lipton, David Yaffe-Bellany, Bradley Hope, Tripp Mickle and Paul Mozur September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

A $2 billion crypto deal and an agreement to sell valuable chips to the United Arab Emirates were intertwined in ways that have not been previously reported.

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Trump’s Name Could Adorn Tel Aviv Hotel, Becoming a Symbol or a Target
ByDebra Kamin, Ben Protess and Steve Eder June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

The Trump Organization’s preliminary talks this spring about affixing its brand to a tower near a recent missile strike highlight the complexities of its international deal-making.

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