
Whirling for 7 Days and Nights, in Search of Ecstasy
Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.By Ben Hubbard, Gulsin Harman and Laetitia Vançon
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
worldeurope
TurkeyRumi (Poet)

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.By Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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YemenHouthis

As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws
A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.By Max Kim and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
worldasia
Bangkok (Thailand)ThailandAnutin Charnvirakul (1966- )

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March
A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.By Anupreeta Das, Showkat Nanda and Jiawei Wang
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
worldasia
IndiaNew Delhi (India)Cockroach Janta Party (India)

They Were Eager to Return Home. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.By John Eligon and Joao Silva
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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Chagos ArchipelagoAfricaGreat BritainIranIndian OceanMauritius

She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.
As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Paul Sonne, Alina Lobzina and Oleg Matsnev
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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RussiaUkraineWildberries OOOKim, Tatyana

Italy Swelters, Giving Other Europeans a Preview of What’s to Come
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.By Judson Jones
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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ItalySpainEuropeEnglandFrance

What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineWildberries OOOKerimov, Suleiman

Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.By Catherine Porter, Elisabetta Povoledo and Nimet Kirac
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelMediterranean SeaGlobal Sumud Flotilla (Nonprofit)

Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.By Muktita Suhartono and Max Kim
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
Thailand

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Cooperation With Colombia
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.By Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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ColombiaTrump, Donald JDe La Espriella, AbelardoMiller, Stephen CPetro, Gustavo

When Misbehaving Foreigners Meet Communist Policing
Vietnam is grappling with a surge in visitors, testing its Soviet-style criminal justice system as it tries to supercharge its economy through tourism.By Damien Cave and Linh Pham
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
VietnamAustraliaThailandHo Chi Minh

Inside the Mission to Carry Out a Midwinter Medevac in Antarctica
An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. national.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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AustraliaAntarctic RegionsChristchurch (New Zealand)Hobart (Tasmania)McMurdo Station (Antarctica)

Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery
Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.By Kiuko Notoya and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
JapanKumamoto (Japan)

Edge of Your Seat
A superfan of thrillers recommends some of her favorites.By Tina Jordan
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms
Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Las Vegas (Nev)Ottawa (Ontario)Quebec Province (Canada)Toronto (Ontario)Vancouver (British Columbia)Shambhala Music FestivalLes Cowboys Fringants (Music Group)Canadian TireLululemon Athletica IncCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

They Died, Unrecognized, for Britain. A Century Later, They’re Being Honored.
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.By Leo Sands
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
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Great BritainIndiaPakistanCommonwealth War Graves Commission

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Aug 08 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson LLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.By Pranav Baskar and Shuaib Almosawa
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaIranRed SeaHouthis

Former Marine Is Unresponsive After Mistreatment in Russian Detention, Family Says
Robert Gilman, 32, was being fed through a tube and in a “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said. He was arrested in Russia in 2022.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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RussiaGlobal ReachUnited States Marine CorpsGilman, Robert

U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.By Tyler Pager, Julian E. Barnes and Frances Robles
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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CubaVenezuelaIranCentral Intelligence AgencyTrump, Donald JCastro, RaulAlvarez Casas, Lazaro AlbertoRodriguez Castro, Raul GuillermoPerez-Oliva Fraga, Oscar

‘I Was So Wrong’: Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Never Came True
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.By Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Sanam Mahoozi and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
uspolitics
Trump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeEastern EuropeCentral EuropeSlovakiaHungary

‘Green and Pleasant’ No More, England Turns a Parched Brown
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.By Kieran Corcoran
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldeurope
EnglandKent (England)Sussex (England)Wiltshire County (England)Windsor (England)Yorkshire (England)

How Much of the Eclipse Will You See?
Check the weather forecast, path and time of the eclipse near you.By Adina Renner, William B. Davis, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeIcelandSpainGreenland

A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.By Lynsey Chutel and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Danube RiverEastern EuropeSerbiaEuropeVucic, Aleksandar

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear how it would work in practice.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Saudi ArabiaTurkeyPakistanMiddle EastErdogan, Recep TayyipMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Sharif, Shahbaz

Trump Vowed to Thwart Iran’s Nuclear Program. Here’s Where That Stands.
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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IranIsfahan (Iran)Natanz (Iran)Fordo (Iran)International Atomic Energy AgencyTrump, Donald J

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.By River Akira Davis, Hisako Ueno and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
JapanKumamoto (Japan)Kyushu (Japan)

The Barbican Was Once Called Ugly. Some Residents Think a New Office Tower Is Worse.
The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.By Stephen Castle and Hannah Reyes Morales
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Barbican Center

After Trump Calls Canadians ‘Nasty,’ Mark Carney Says the Word Fits Trade Talks
Canada’s prime minister laughed off Trump’s description of Canada but suggested that trade talks between the two countries are acrimonious.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson LLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )

A List of Good Things
For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
world
Strait of HormuzInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.
A die-off of seabirds has some experts thinking an El Niño weather pattern is to blame, a look at data centers and pollution, and more climate news.By Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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American Bird ConservancyFederal Emergency Management AgencySesame WorkshopTrump, Donald JTabuchi, Hiroko

2 Men Convicted in Aftermath of Livestream Death That Shocked France
The two men, users of the platform Kick, received suspended sentences and fines.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
FranceNice (France)Kick.comGraven, RaphaelCenazandotti, OwenHamadi, Safine