
Syria, in Ruins
A year after the dictator fell, Syrians are returning to a country with no clear plan for rebuilding.By Carlotta Gall, Saad Alnassife and Nicole Tung
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
SyriaAleppo (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Assad, Bashar al-al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Live Updates: At Least 39 Are Dead in High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Rescuers were working to retrieve bodies from the wreckage after two trains derailed in southern Spain. The cause of the train crash, the deadliest in Spain since 2013, was still being determined.Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026

Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades
Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.By Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaChavez, HugoMaduro, Nicolas

At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
EuropeKyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)RussiaUkraineBlackRock IncFink, Laurence DKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
The collision, caused by the derailment of one of the trains, was the deadliest in Spain since at least 2013.By Max Kim
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
Cordoba (Spain)Spain

What to Know About Hezbollah’s Ties to Venezuela
U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)Tehran (Iran)LebanonHezbollahMaduro, NicolasRubio, Marco

What to Know About Prince Harry’s Case Against Daily Mail Publisher
A trial is set to begin on Monday in Harry’s case accusing Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. Other claimants include Elton John and Liz Hurley.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Daily MailMail on Sunday, The (Newspaper)Harry, Duke of SussexFurnish, David JJohn, Elton

Can Vietnam’s Communist Party Supercharge Its Economy With Private Enterprise?
One of Asia’s most dynamic nations is weighing how to balance government control with raising per capita G.D.P. by about 70 percent in five years.By Damien Cave and Tung Ngo
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldasia
VietnamCommunist Party of VietnamLam, To

European Union Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Tariff Threat
European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week.By Jeanna Smialek and Anushka Patil
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreenlandTrump, Donald J

Bleak Times in Copenhagen: Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump
The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.By Elisabeth Bumiller and Hilary Swift
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkGreenlandNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Japan’s Leader Calls for Snap Election in Bid to Expand Power
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldasia
JapanLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Takaichi, Sanae

Starmer Pushes Back Against Greenland Tariff Threat as ‘Completely Wrong’
The British prime minister said his country “must stand up for its values” after President Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
uspolitics
NorwayGreenlandDenmarkTrump, Donald JStarmer, Keir

$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripHamasSecurity Council (UN)Trump, Donald J

After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Hitting Back
Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response would be a trade “bazooka,” and other options are possible.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
GreenlandDenmarkNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean Union

Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
NorwayGreenlandDenmarkTrump, Donald JGahr Store, Jonas

‘An Earthquake’: Survivors Describe High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.By Jason Horowitz, Samuel Granados and José Bautista
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
SpainAndalusia (Spain)Madrid (Spain)Cordoba (Spain)Renfe Operadora

Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.
The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
uspolitics
GreenlandDenmarkEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

No Country Has Ever Been Held Responsible for Genocide. Can This Lawyer Change That?
Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, is arguing the case against Myanmar at The Hague.By Michael Steinberger
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
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Sands, Philippe (1960- )Pinochet Ugarte, Augusto

I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades
The 3.3 percent rate for 2026 would match last year’s pace. Booming investment in artificial intelligence is buttressing global output.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
business
International Monetary FundFederal Reserve System

Much of Spain’s High-Speed Rail Network Will Be Closed on Monday
The closures were announced after a high-speed train derailed and smashed into another high-speed train, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldeurope
Cordoba (Spain)SpainRenfe Operadora

As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
business
Davos (Switzerland)SwitzerlandUnited StatesEuropeAlps MountainsWorld Economic ForumTrump, Donald J

Why Are New Zealanders Moving to Australia? More Money, Better Vibes.
More than 1 percent of New Zealand’s population left over the year ending in October. Many of the migrants were chasing salaries and opportunities in neighboring Australia.By Yan Zhuang and Tatsiana Chypsanava
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldasia
AustraliaNew ZealandChristchurch (New Zealand)Brisbane (Australia)Melbourne (Australia)Perth (Australia)Wellington (New Zealand)

Guatemala Declares State of Emergency to Address Gang Violence
The country has seen a surge of unrest in recent days, including uprisings at prisons and the killing of police officers, which the authorities have blamed on gangs.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
worldamericas
GuatemalaGiammattei, AlejandroArevalo, Bernardo (1958- )

Real Estate Crash Weighs on China’s Economic Growth
Falling apartment prices have erased the savings of millions of Chinese households, but exports lifted the economy to 5 percent growth last year.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Jan 19 2026
business
ChinaNational Bureau of Statistics (China)

Here’s the latest.
A high-speed train smashed into another train after derailing in the southern province of Córdoba, officials said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.By Jason Horowitz and José Bautista
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
Andalusia (Spain)Cordoba (Spain)SpainRenfe Operadora

Trump’s Ultimatum to Europe
Trump threatened heavy tariffs on countries standing between him and Greenland. E.U. leaders are scrambling for a response.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
world
GreenlandKyiv (Ukraine)Copenhagen (Denmark)European Union

‘Come Help Us’: Wildfires Grip Parts of Chile, Killing at Least 18
One mayor pleaded with the national government for help as flames destroyed entire neighborhoods in the southern region of Biobío.By Emma Bubola and John Bartlett
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldamericas
Chile

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes
The new deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken strategic assets from the militia in recent days, weakening the force.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
Aleppo (Syria)SyriaRaqqa (Syria)Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Syrian Democratic Forces

Why It’s Hard to Run Venezuela
Venezuela sprawls over terrain twice the size of California, with vast tracts of treacherous jungles, steep mountains and cities filled with guns.By Simon Romero, Josh Holder, Samuel Granados and Pablo Robles
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)Orinoco Belt (Venezuela)National Liberation Army (Colombia)Maduro, NicolasTrump, Donald JRodriguez, Jorge J (1965- )Cabello, Diosdado

The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela? Forget the Oil, It’s Stocking the Fridge.
Economic instability in Venezuela after the U.S. raid to capture its president is deepening inflation and rattling the currency, sending grocery bills soaring for millions of people.By Ana Ionova, Camille Rodríguez Montilla and Isayen Herrera
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)United StatesVenezuelaCentral Bank of VenezuelaInternational Crisis GroupGallup Poll

Global Leaders Gather in Switzerland to Ponder the Future of a Messy World
At its 56th annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum will wrestle with war, economics, artificial intelligence and other pressing issues.By Farah Nayeri
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
business
Davos (Switzerland)World Economic ForumEurasia GroupBelfer Center for Science and International AffairsHollande, FrancoisO'Sullivan, Meghan LShambaugh, DavidTrump, Donald J

Can a Global Gathering in Davos Help Protect the Planet?
The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.By Shivani Vora
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
business
Davos (Switzerland)World Economic Forum

Avalanches Across Austrian Alps Kill 8 Skiers in One Day
Skiers have also died from avalanche-related accidents in the Swiss and French Alps over the past week.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
Alps MountainsAustriaFranceFrench AlpsSwitzerland

The Screwdriver Salesman Behind Trump’s Airstrikes in Nigeria
Spotty research from a Christian activist has been used by Republican lawmakers to justify U.S. intervention in the country.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldafrica
NigeriaTrump, Donald J

Why London’s Chimney Sweeps Are Enjoying a Resurgence
The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new tools and technology.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLondon (England)

The Dark History of France’s Embassy in Iraq Goes on Trial in Paris
A Jewish family that fled Iraq generations ago rented its home to France for use as an embassy, but Paris long ago stopped paying it rent, after Iraq stripped Jews of property.By Ephrat Livni and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sun Jan 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
Baghdad (Iraq)IraqFranceCanadaMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )