New York Times

1. Operation Allies Welcome, Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.

   The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops.

2. Hong Kong Arrests 3 Tied to Construction Company After Deadly Apartment Fire

   The police said that building materials used by the company for the work at Wang Fuk Court may not have been up to fire safety standards. The police did not identify the company or who was arrested.

3. What to Know About the Deadly Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment Complex

   At least 55 people were killed in the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in nearly 70 years. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze in half of the buildings.

4. U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document Says

   American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.”

5. Where the Waters Are Rough, a Fishing Town Confronts Trump’s Priorities

   First, Newport, Ore., lost its Coast Guard rescue chopper. Then came the swirl of rumors and evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was coming to town.