
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.By Yan Zhuang and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
business
ChinaChina Evergrande GroupHui Ka Yan

Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
China

Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Berlin (Germany)East Germany

With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Bessent, ScottTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Ali

Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.By Kim Barker
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr

The Topsy-Turvy World of Trump’s Canada Tariffs
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldcanada
CanadaOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which Emirati officials deny.By Ismaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
United Arab EmiratesIran

Israel Opens Criminal Inquiries Into Killings of Hind Rajab, 5, and of Medics
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripIsraelHamasWorld Central KitchenInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesDoctors Without BordersRajab, Hind (2018-24)Weinstein, Israel

‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
North KoreaUnited StatesSouth KoreaDefense DepartmentKim Jong-unKim Yo-jongTrump, Donald J

Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained.By Ian Austen, Ana Swanson and Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldcanada
CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

At Tree 55, Vietnam’s Gen Z Demands to Hold the Privileged Accountable
Young people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.By Damien Cave
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
Hanoi (Vietnam)VietnamCommunist Party of VietnamFacebook IncMeta Platforms IncThreads (Mobile App)

Mushroom Murder Case Returns to Court as Convicted Killer Appeals
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaVictoria (Australia)

Chinese Comic Investigated After Singing a Riff of a Patriotic Song
Guo Degang, one of the country’s best-known comedians, was reported to the authorities, as the arts continue to be a focus for ideological crackdowns.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
us
ChinaWuhan (China)Communist Party of ChinaGuo Degang

In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
ItalySpotorno (Italy)European Union

Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
CaliforniaGreat BritainArchewell IncNetflix IncHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanArchie, Earl of DumbartonCharles III, King of the United Kingdom

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IranUnited Arab Emirates

5 Americans Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
Ecuador’s director of national intelligence was also among those who died in the crash. The search and recovery efforts were being hampered by a fire at the site and the difficult terrain, officials said.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
KenyaEcuadorUnited StatesMichele Sensi-ContugiStephany Hollihan

Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to Britain After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesCaliforniaMarkle, MeghanHarry, Duke of SussexMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet DianaArchie, Earl of Dumbarton

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world
IsraelInternational Criminal CourtTrump, Donald JTwain, Shania

Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.By Adeel Hassan
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
ChinaLandSpaceStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Space Exploration Technologies CorpChina AerospaceMusk, Elon

More Than 100 Reported Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
AfricaCentral African RepublicCameroon

Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world

Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret
“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United Kingdom

After Drone Strike, a Famed Cathedral in Ukraine Stirs Back to Life
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Orthodox Church of UkraineSaint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Ukraine)Ukrainian Orthodox Church

How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
AfricaNigeriaDangote, Aliko (1957- )

As Economic Pessimism Spreads, China’s Worker-Writers Strike a Chord
Poems, essays and books written by working-class writers have garnered recognition in recent years — as well as increasing government attention.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
China

Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Cafe Raises Doubts About Progress on Peace Plan
A day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.By Ephrat Livni and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripHamasKushner, JaredNetanyahu, Benjamin

The Gulf Oil Shock Is Pushing E.V. Sales to New Heights Globally
As global fuel prices surge, electric vehicle adoption is breaking records around the world. These charts tell the story.By Mira Rojanasakul and Brad Plumer
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
climate
ChinaInternational Energy Agency

The Tragic Story of Jason Arday
The Cambridge professor, found dead last week, was at the center of a firestorm about race and hiring. We talk to the reporter covering the story.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
world
IndiaFranceCambridge UniversityArday, Jason (1985- )

Map: 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan
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 : Tue Aug 18 2026
world

Israeli Strike on Syrian Military Air Base Draws U.S. Criticism
The attack was the latest in a series of Israeli military interventions in Syria over the past two years.By Christina Goldbaum and Reham Mourshed
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
SyriaIsraelIdlib (Syria)al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

How Israel’s Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy
Intensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.By Adam Rasgon, David M. Halbfinger and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelWest BankBank HapoalimIsrael Discount BankPalestinian Authority

At Ex-Premier’s Funeral, China’s Past Shadows Its Present
Beijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldasia
Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery (Beijing, China)Communist Party of ChinaPeople's DailyHu JintaoJiang ZeminLi KeqiangXi JinpingZhu Rongji

‘Everything Looked Like Me’: Adopted Childhood Friends Discover They’re Sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from India by families in the Netherlands and grew up less than 100 miles apart.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldeurope
NetherlandsIndia