
It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.By Paul Sonne and Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldasia
KyrgyzstanBishkek (Kyrgyzstan)RussiaJaparov, Sadyr

Yemen’s Houthi Militants Are Learning to Arm Themselves
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.By Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranYemenBab al-Mandab StraitMokha (Yemen)HouthisAnthropic AI LLCIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Walls May Be Closing In on Maduro as Ally Pleads Guilty in U.S. Case
Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.By David Ovalle, David C. Adams and Zane Irwin
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
us
VenezuelaSaab, AlexMaduro, Nicolas

Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldeurope
Trump, Donald J

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven for Investors Amid a U.S. Trade War
Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Toronto (Ontario)CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JHarper, Stephen J

Gulf Arab States Explore New Options as U.S. Bases Fail to Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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BahrainIranKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates

Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Saudi ArabiaYemenTaiz (Yemen)HouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts.By Damien Cave
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldasia
BangladeshDhaka (Bangladesh)GuatemalaIndonesiaIranPhilippinesYogyakarta (Indonesia)

He Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.
Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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ThailandBoon Rawd BrewerySingha Beer Co LtdSiranudh Scott (Psi)Sunit Scott (Pi)Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi

Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter
The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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DenmarkRussiaFrederiksen, MetteRasmussen, Lars Lokke

Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry Says Some Babies’ Deaths Were Avoidable
While significant questions remain about the evidence used to convict a British nurse of murdering seven babies, a report predicated on her guilt was released on Tuesday.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainCountess of Chester Hospital (Chester, England)National Health ServiceLetby, Lucy

Russian Strike on Train Station Near Poland Is Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies
The attack on Ukraine’s rail network, which connects the country to the West, was a jab at Europe, officials said.By Jeanna Smialek and Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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EuropeKyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)PolandUkraineEuropean UnionCentral Intelligence AgencyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationJohnson, BorisKallas, Kaja (1977- )

The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldeurope
Russia

China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule
Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesCommunist Party of ChinaMinistry of State Security of the People's Republic of ChinaChen Yixin (1959- )Xi Jinping

Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team
The couple’s private security team had raised concerns about the difficulty of securing the route to school in traffic, according to a family spokesman.By Karla Adam
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet DianaArchie, Earl of Dumbarton

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
technology
Gates, Bill and Melinda, FoundationGates, Bill

What Do the Houthis Want?
The Iranian-backed militia has made strategic gains, becoming an unlikely power player in the Middle East.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
world
YemenBab al-Mandab StraitSaudi ArabiaIranHouthisKoons, Jeff

British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years
The police said that a dozen other men conspired with the husband, who is in his 60s, to abuse the woman in northern England.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldeurope
EnglandManchester (England)Great Britain

Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government’s decision to increase prices as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
Syriaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

After Accolades Abroad, an Israeli Documentary Faces a Backlash at Home
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelAbraham, Yuval (1995- )Szor, Rachel

Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.By Eric Schmitt and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Middle EastSaudi ArabiaYemenPersian GulfRed SeaHouthisCooper, Brad (1967- )Mohammed bin Salman (1985- )

France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldeurope
FranceUnited NationsState DepartmentMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Turk, VolkerTrump, Donald JKushner, Charles

Modi Served World Leaders a Meatless Meal, and His Critics Pounced
Opposition politicians said a vegetarian dinner served at a diplomatic summit misrepresented India’s culinary heritage. A minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government rejected the criticism.By Yan Zhuang and Alex Travelli
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldasia
IndiaGroup of TwentyModi, Narendra

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIraqIsraelMiddle EastStrait of HormuzPersian GulfSaudi ArabiaHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Trump, Donald J

A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race
Today’s chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
science
Anthropic AI LLCOpenAI Labs

As the Fight for a Key Climate Goal Falters, Some Begin a Fight for Survival
As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.By Chico Harlan
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
climate
United Nations

She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months
Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.By Zane Irwin and Prior Beharry
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldamericas
Trinidad and TobagoPersad-Bissessar, Kamla

Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines
The election, in an area long known for violent separatists, was marred by a shootout that killed three, officials said.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldasia
Basilan (Philippines)Marawi (Philippines)PhilippinesMindanao (Philippines)

Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
It’s about more than just shamelessness.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
world
Spanish Socialist Workers' PartyRepublican PartyNetanyahu, BenjaminNixon, Richard MilhousPaxton, KenPlatner, GrahamSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Trump, Donald J

More Than 120 Are Unaccounted For After Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
At least six people were killed and more than 100 rescued after the vessel sank in the Java Sea on Sunday, the authorities said.By Yan Zhuang and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
worldasia
Java (Indonesia)

Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals
President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.By Luke Broadwater and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
worldeurope
IrelandTrump, Donald J