
Israeli Banks Threaten to Cut Off Palestinian Economy, Deepening Crisis
Two Israeli financial firms have long served as partners to Palestinian banks, handling transactions that make possible the West Bank’s imports and exports.By David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankIsraelBank HapoalimPalestinian AuthoritySmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Glaser, Daniel L

Dubai Firm Cuts Deal for New Port to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
A Dubai-based logistics giant unveiled a deal on Wednesday to develop shipping terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
world
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fujairah (United Arab Emirates)IranPersian GulfUnited StatesStrait of HormuzDubai Ports WorldHouthis

What Now for India’s Young Protesters?
A youth-led movement angry over the education system and a lack of jobs is posing a rare challenge to a government that has ruled for more than a decade with a firm hand.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyDipke, AbhijeetModi, NarendraGandhi, RahulWangchuk, Sonam (1966- )

The U.S. Has Rules for Nuclear Deals With Other Countries. Here’s How They Work.
The Trump administration announced an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent the development of weapons.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
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Saudi ArabiaUnited StatesCongressional Research ServiceInternational Atomic Energy AgencyNuclear Regulatory CommissionEnergy Department

‘There Is a Void’: Louvre’s Burgled Gallery Reopens Without Stolen Jewels
Thieves stole crown jewels from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum in October, forcing its closure. Tourists finally returned on Wednesday.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
international-home
FranceLouvre MuseumLeribault, Christophe

‘Help Never Came.’ Canadian Wildfire Evacuees Want to Know Why.
Residents of northwestern Ontario say their warnings about fires they spotted were dismissed and official information as the flames spread often didn’t come at all.By Vjosa Isai and Cole Burston
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)Thunder Bay (Ontario)British Columbia (Canada)University of British Columbia

Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldeurope
FranceEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Digs In After Latest Trump Threat on Civilian Targets
Early Thursday in the Middle East, the U.S. Central Command said it was carrying out a new wave strikes on Iran, a 12th consecutive day of attacks. Iranian state media said the province that is home to Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant had been hit in a missile strike.Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026

U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race
An Israeli minister sought to downplay the agreement, while critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.By Natan Odenheimer and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelSaudi ArabiaNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JBiden, Joseph R Jr

Did the Cyclospora Outbreak Start Here? ‘They’re Always Going to Blame Us’
In central Mexico, a lettuce-growing region has been potentially linked to an outbreak in the U.S. that has sickened thousands.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Fred Ramos
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
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MexicoGuanajuato (Mexico)United StatesFood and Drug AdministrationTaylor Farms

A Mandate for Change and a Monumental Test for Ukraine’s New Military Chief
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlefield strategy.By Marc Santora
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, MykhailoSyrsky, OleksandrZelensky, Volodymyr

Japan Is Startled by Prime Minister’s Grueling Sleep Schedule
Sanae Takaichi has said she gets just “zero to three hours” of sleep a night, prompting a debate in the country over work-life balance.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldasia
JapanTakaichi, Sanae

Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia has for years sought a deal to obtain American nuclear technology. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, could deepen U.S.-Saudi ties for decades to come.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Firing of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era
Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Bakhmut (Ukraine)UkraineSyrsky, OleksandrZelensky, Volodymyr

Jordan Stands by U.S. Troop Presence Though They Make the Kingdom an Iranian Target
Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
JordanMiddle East

Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldasia
JapanNara (Japan)Tokyo (Japan)Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)Abe, ShinzoTakaichi, Sanae

The Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya
The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.By Yola Mzizi
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
style
London (England)IranColeman, ZendayaHathaway, AnneRoach, Law

Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
The Saudi authorities confirmed a strike on one of the ships. These are the first claimed attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
Red SeaSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzMiddle EastIranYemenHouthis

What Visuals Show About Recent Damage to U.S. Military Sites in the Middle East
Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets during the latest flare-up in fighting.By Aric Toler and Christoph Koettl
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast

Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Agents Amid Push for Private Security
The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.By Ryley Ober
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
travel
Des Moines (Iowa)Tampa (Fla)Transportation Security AdministrationAmerican Federation of Government EmployeesKelley, Everett B

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans
The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
world
Saudi ArabiaHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

U.S. Troops, Seriously Wounded in Recent Strikes, Were Flown to Germany for Help
The seriously wounded service members are among the roughly 100 American troops that the Defense Department recently said were injured by Iranian attacks since early July.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMiddle EastDefense Department

Hitler’s Birthplace in Austria Is Now a Police Station
The government repurposed the 17th-century building in hopes of preventing the site from becoming an attraction for Nazi sympathizers.By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldeurope
Braunau Am Inn (Austria)Hitler, Adolf

Map: 3.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Western Nevada
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 : Wed Jul 22 2026
world

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of election interference by China.By Edward Wong
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
uspolitics
ChinaManila (Philippines)TaiwanUnited StatesRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, and What’s Next
The president said punishing 50 percent tariffs would begin by Aug. 19, a significant escalation of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. that he started over a year ago.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesNorth AmericaWorld Trade OrganizationCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JFord, Doug Jr (1964- )

Here’s the latest.
By Eric Schmitt, Shirin Hakim, Alan Yuhas and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldmiddleeast

Our ‘52 Places’ Countdown: Where We’ve Been So Far in 2026.
Now halfway through the year, we’ve made it to 11 of our picks, uncovering lesser-known spots where the American Revolution was fought, all-night parties in Poland and more.By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
travel
Bangkok (Thailand)BarbadosBentonville (Ark)Big Sur (Calif)Chicago (Ill)Dallas (Tex)Highway 1 (Calif)Warsaw (Poland)Hoi An (Vietnam)Reykjavik (Iceland)

After Decades of Caution, Germany Is Shaking Up How It Makes Weapons
As threats from Moscow rise and support from Washington dwindles, the German military is reinventing how it researches, funds and wields 21st-century arms.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldeurope
GermanyPistorius, Boris

K-Pop’s NewJeans Hints at Comeback After Monthslong Feud With Its Label
The girl group had tried to cut ties with Ador, a subsidiary of the behemoth Hybe, but a court squashed that effort.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldasia
South KoreaAdor CoHybe Co LtdNewJeans (Music Group)Min Hee-jin (1979- )

Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War
Business owners in Pakistan are getting impatient for a chance to finally trade goods and oil along their long shared border with Iran.By Elian Peltier and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
worldasia

With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Wed Jul 22 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Tue Jul 21 2026
worldeurope
UkraineDrapatyi, MykhailoFedorov, MykhailoSyrsky, OleksandrZelensky, Volodymyr

A Wartime Rift in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his top general after a feud between old-school officers and younger innovators spilled into the streets.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jul 21 2026
world
UkraineIndiaFranceCockroach Janta Party (India)Avignon FestivalSyrsky, OleksandrFedorov, Mykhailo

What to Know About Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
The fortified underground complex, in central Iran, is about one mile away from the Natanz uranium enrichment facility.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Tue Jul 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Fordo (Iran)Natanz (Iran)International Atomic Energy AgencyInstitute for Science and International Security