
Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi
A large, festive reception for the Indian prime minister in Melbourne belied tensions over migration in the country.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldasia
AustraliaIndiaMelbourne (Australia)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )Modi, Narendra

He’s Big, Loud and Unruly. Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to death.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaTasmania (Australia)

Trump’s NATO Summit, and Everyone Else’s
While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)EuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, MarkErdogan, Recep Tayyip

Sifting Through Quakes’ Rubble, and the Ashes of a Revolution
The devastation of Jacqueline Zúñiga’s city in Venezuela follows the demise of her political project. The revolution is over, but the human ties that help her cope remain.By Anatoly Kurmanaev and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldamericas
La Guaira (Venezuela)VenezuelaChavez, HugoMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelWest BankGaza StripFatah, AlHamasPalestinian AuthorityAbbas, Mahmoud

Final Stage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Begins After Delay
Thousands gathered for the procession in Mashhad for the supreme leader, who was killed in the first U.S.-Israeli attacks of the war. Hours earlier, the United States and Iran traded strikes.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIraqKhamenei, Ali

Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that “uninvolved civilians” were harmed.By Adam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripHamas

Factory Blaze in China’s ‘Shoe Capital’ Kills 28
The country’s leader, Xi Jinping, called on the authorities to investigate the fire, the latest of several deadly workplace accidents in China this year.By Lily Kuo, Pei-Lin Wu and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldasia
ChinaFujian Province (China)Xi Jinping

Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand and Reigniting a War
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Air-Defense Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Poland Sentences Russian Exile to 7 Years in Prison for Spying
Igor Rogov, who has publicly opposed the Kremlin, was arrested in 2024 and later confessed to spying for Russian intelligence on regime opponents living abroad.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
PolandRussiaFederal Security Service

Why India Has Spent Years Blocking One Movie’s Release
Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.By Mujib Mashal and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldasia
IndiaPunjab (India)Modi, NarendraDosanjh, Diljit

As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.By Mark Landler
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
FranceMorocco

For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.By Jim Tankersley, Javier C. Hernández and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
GermanyUkraineJapanUnited StatesTrump, Donald J

Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared
The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was shared by a Palestinian activist. Israeli rights groups said it depicted a war crime.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza Strip

Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War
As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldeurope
RussiaPutin, Vladimir VNabiullina, Elvira S

In Exchange of Airstrikes With Iran, U.S. Lands Most of the Blows
This difference reflects Iran’s limited firepower and degraded air defenses, and highlights how the war is taking a disproportionate toll on Iranians.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranBahrainJordanKuwaitQatarStrait of HormuzUnited States Central Command

Iranian port cities and a railway were struck overnight.
By Yeganeh Torbati and James McManagan
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast

Map: 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Central California
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
world

Sea Mining Could Devastate an Enigmatic Group of Creatures, Researchers Warn
The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral extraction could drive more than half to extinction.By Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
climate
International Union for Conservation of Nature

War-weary Gulf Arab countries are hit by new Iranian attacks.
IranBy Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast

A Landfill in Indonesia Caught Fire Over a Week Ago. It’s Still Burning.
Toxic fumes have sickened nearby residents. Lawmakers and activists say the blaze is an indication of the country’s longstanding issues with waste management.By John Yoon and Rin Hindryati
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldasia
IndonesiaTangerang (Indonesia)

Arrest in Minnesota Covid Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still hasn’t been brought to the United States.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Hussein Mohamed and Ernesto Londoño
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldafrica
SomaliaMogadishu (Somalia)MinnesotaMohamud, Hassan Sheikh

Between Trump and Pope, an Ambassador Is Clear About His Allegiance
Ambassador Brian Burch must navigate the relationship between the two most prominent American men in the world. His priority is the one in Washington.By Elizabeth Dias and Motoko Rich
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
us
Roman Catholic ChurchBurch, BrianLeo XIVTrump, Donald J

Mexico Investigates Possible F.B.I. Role in El Mayo Arrest
Accusations that the United States lied about its involvement in the notorious drug lord’s capture renewed controversy over an issue that has strained the U.S.-Mexico relationship.By Paulina Villegas
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldamericas
MexicoSinaloa CartelFederal Bureau of InvestigationZambada Garcia, IsmaelGuzman Lopez, JoaquinSalazar, KenSheinbaum, Claudia

Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Yeganeh Torbati, Ismaeel Naar and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Jul 09 2026
worldmiddleeast

Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsPezeshkian, MasoudAraghchi, Abbas

At the Ayatollah’s Funeral
A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.”By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
world
IranIraqKhamenei, Ali

U.S. Strikes Iran for a Second Day After Trump Says Truce Is ‘Over.’
As both sides accused each other of violating a cease-fire signed three weeks ago, the temporary agreement appeared on the verge of collapse.By Max Bearak, Tyler Pager, Shirin Hakim and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
Middle EastTurkeyInternational Maritime OrganizationNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationUnited NationsUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald JKhamenei, AliNetanyahu, Benjamin

Police Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom
The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ukraine

Horror Becomes Routine as More Bodies Emerge After Venezuela Quakes
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)

Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.By Lynsey Chutel and Rania Khaled
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldafrica
EgyptArgentinaCairo (Egypt)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Messi, Lionel

Internal File Finds I.C.C. Prosecutor Engaged in Sexual Harassment
The confidential report will be considered by International Criminal Court members as they vote on whether to remove the top official.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
International Criminal CourtUnited NationsKhan, Karim (1970- )

As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.By Safak Timur and Ben Hubbard
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)TurkeyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationErdogan, Recep TayyipImamoglu, Ekrem

In a First, Scientists Observe Creation of New Seafloor
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
science
Indian OceanNature (Journal)