
India’s Hindu Right Has a New Hero: A 17th-Century Warrior King
Statues of Shivaji are rising everywhere. The founder of the Maratha empire who fought against the Mughal dynasty is now a symbol for nationalists remaking the country.By Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
worldasia
IndiaLadakh (India)Maharashtra (India)Telangana (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (India)Shiv SenaModi, Narendra

Even Havana’s Street Sweepers Can’t Escape the Trash
A fuel blockade on Cuba has aggravated a lack of consistent garbage pickup and produced enormous trash piles.By Ed Augustin and Frances Robles
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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CubaHavana (Cuba)United StatesAmerican UniversityGranma (Newspaper)

Ukraine’s Military Doesn’t Always Welcome Criticism. But That’s Her Job.
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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UkraineZelensky, Volodymyr

Colombia’s Presidential Vote Pits the Left vs. the Right. Here’s What to Know.
The election tests the legacy of the country’s first leftist leader against a rising far-right outsider and a traditional conservative.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaPetro, Gustavo

The U.S. Boat Strike Campaign Has Now Killed Over 200 People
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.By Max Bearak and José María León Cabrera
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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ColombiaEcuadorUnited StatesPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

A ‘Mainland Spouse’ Wooed Voters in Taiwan. Now She’s on Trial.
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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Beijing (China)ChinaShanghai (China)TaiwanTaiwan StraitChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)Communist Party of China

Toronto’s Best Party Was Always Downstairs
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.By Vjosa Isai and Ian Willms
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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The Sculptor Riding India’s Shivaji Craze
Demand has soared for his figurines and statues of the warrior king. It started with a video he posted online.By Anupreeta Das, Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
worldasia
Maharashtra (India)Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (India)Bharatiya Janata Party

Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Bilal Shbair
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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LebanonGaza City (Gaza Strip)Beirut (Lebanon)YemenIranTehran (Iran)

A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes
When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.By Andreea Campeanu and Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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Danube RiverEuropeRomaniaRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationDan, NicusorMedvedev, Dmitri A

Who’s the Vegas Retiree With the Big Offer for Greenland?
Clifford E. Stanley, a retired broker, explains his unusual mission, which caught a lot of people by surprise.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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GreenlandDenmarkTrump, Donald JClifford E. Stanley

Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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Antalya (Turkey)IranUnited StatesTucson (Ariz)Tijuana (Mexico)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)State Department

The Russian Drone That Hit Romania Also Hit European Confidence
The failure to protect NATO territory further increased anxiety about alliance solidarity, Russia’s intentions and Washington’s commitment to collective defense.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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RomaniaNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JMerz, FriedrichRubio, Marco

An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.By Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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Archer Aviation IncBlade IncFederal Aviation AdministrationJoby Aero Inc (Joby Aviation)

Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104
A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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FranceMorin, Edgar (1921-2026)

A Restive Middle East Awaits Trump’s Decision on Iran Deal
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.By Aaron Boxerman and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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IranUnited StatesTrump, Donald J

Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears
The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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ItalyReggio Emilia (Italy)West, KanyeScott, Travis (1992- )

Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave
Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. One used diving gear to escape earlier, and two remain missing.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
worldasia
Laos

Season Pass
Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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Hegseth’s Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More
At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance.By Damien Cave and Chris Buckley
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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SingaporeDefense DepartmentHegseth, PeteTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Is a Canadian Car the Answer to Trump’s Tariffs? The Bricklin Shows the Risks.
A sports car made in New Brunswick and mostly funded by the province lasted only about 18 months.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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CanadaNew Brunswick (Canada)Saint John (New Brunswick)Economic Club of New YorkCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Can Security Concerns Shift Another Latin American Country to the Right?
Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum.By Annie Correal
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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ColombiaInternational Crisis GroupRevolutionary Armed Forces of ColombiaBukele, NayibPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
worldeurope
European Union

How Curry Shops Got Caught in Japan’s Immigration Crackdown
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, new visa rules are forcing some foreign business owners, who have put down roots in Japan, to leave.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
worldasia
JapanSri LankaHong Kong

Lithuania, Once Occupied by Germany, Is Glad German Troops Are Back
Berlin has deployed forces to protect the Baltic country amid fears of increased Russian aggression in Europe. This time, the soldiers were welcomed.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sat May 30 2026
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GermanyLithuaniaRussiaNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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IranSupreme National Security Council (Iran)Ghalibaf, Mohammad BaqerKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding 14 Suicides
Kenneth Law, who ran an online business that shipped toxic salt to customers in 40 countries, also admitted to causing the deaths of 79 people in Britain, prosecutors said.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Mississauga (Ontario)Ontario (Canada)National Crime Agency (UK)Crown Prosecution ServiceKenneth Law

Mexico’s Senate Votes to Allow Officials to Annul Elections Over Foreign Meddling
The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the president.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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MexicoMorena (Mexican Political Party)Sheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as “credibly suspected” of patterns of rape and sexual violence.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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IsraelRussiaSudanGaza StripUkraineUnited NationsRapid Support Forces (Sudan)HamasDanon, Danny (1971- )Netanyahu, Benjamin

Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Exiled Ex-President of Yemen, Dies at 80
In a country fractured by civil war and other crises, he held the title of president from 2012 to 2022 and was widely seen as an ineffective ruler.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
worldafrica
Sana (Yemen)YemenHadi, Abdu Rabbu Mansour

8 Girls Arrested in Suspected Arson at School Dorm That Killed 16
The students could be charged next week, Kenya’s education minister said, after the blaze broke out on Thursday at a school run by Kenya’s police.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
worldafrica
Gilgil (Kenya)Kenya

Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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LebanonIsraelHezbollahNetanyahu, Benjamin

British Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event, Citing Threat of Disruption
The cancellation comes amid a rise in racial and religious crimes in Britain as well as growing sense of unease for some of London’s Jews.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
worldeurope
London (England)British Museum

Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”By Damien Cave
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasVietnamCommunist Party of VietnamLam, ToMeeks, Gregory WTrump, Donald JXi Jinping