
What Is E1, Where Israel Is Pushing a Disputed Settlement Plan?
Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelWest BankJerusalem (Israel)Maale Adumim (West Bank)E1 (West Bank)Ir AmimNetanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Locals Call It the World’s Largest Cesspool, and Blame It for Surging Cancer
For decades, the Mexican authorities have sacrificed a rural valley to flush away the capital’s waste and power the economy. Now, local communities are paying for that decision — often with peoples’ lives.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Alejandro Cegarra
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
worldamericas
MexicoHidalgo (Mexico)Lopez Obrador, Andres Manuel

Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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SwedenEuropeSweden DemocratsSwedish Social Democratic PartyAndersson, Magdalena (1967- )

Trump’s Economic Vise Leaves Cubans Desperate for Food and Medicine
The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.By Ed Augustin and Frances Robles
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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CubaCMA CGM GroupHapag-Lloyd AgUnited NationsWorld Health OrganizationAmorim, Celso L NTrump, Donald J

Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’
Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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EuropeCanadaEuropean UnionCarney, Mark Jvon der Leyen, Ursula

A New Play in Budapest Signals a Cultural Reawakening for Hungary
A one-woman show about the perils of authoritarianism draws on a memoir by the Hungarian-American writer Kati Marton. Under Viktor Orban’s government, it might not have happened.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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EuropeHungaryBudapest (Hungary)Fidesz PartyCentral European UniversityTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterMarton, KatiOrban, ViktorSoros, George

The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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North KoreaChinaRussiaWorkers' Party of KoreaKim Jong-un

At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The Israeli military said in a statement it “did not strike the building,” but did not say whether any strikes on nearby targets could have caused the damage.By Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza Strip

E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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CanadaEuropean UnionCarney, Mark Jvon der Leyen, UrsulaTrump, Donald J

After a Desperate Search for Survivors, Rescuers Find Bodies at Nepal Power Plant
An expert team spent days trying to find six men who were trapped underground after catastrophic floods, as families clung to fading hopes.By Hannah Beech, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldasia
HimalayasNepalTibet

Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.By Andrew Higgins, Tomas Dapkus and Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
BelarusCoale, John PLukashenko, Aleksandr G

Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldmiddleeast
TurkeyErdogan, Recep Tayyip

In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.By David Pierson
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldasia
ChinaIranAraghchi, AbbasTrump, Donald JWang YiXi Jinping

At Least 70 Die After Unofficial Gold Mine Collapses in Sudan
Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited” because of a lack of specialized equipment.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Abdalrahman Altayeb
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldafrica
SudanRapid Support Forces (Sudan)Emergency Response Rooms (Nonprofit)Sudanese Armed Forces

Afghan Sentenced to 20 Years After Mixed Verdict in 2021 Kabul Attack Case
A jury had split on whether Mohammad Sharifullah was to blame in a deadly bombing but found him guilty of aiding the terrorist group ISIS-K.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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Islamic State KhorasanKabul International AirportFederal Bureau of Investigation

Man Suspected of Shoving Woman in Front of Bus Is Found Dead, BBC Says
The man, 44, had been arrested in connection with the 2017 shoving attack in London, the British news media reported. His family said there was “no credible evidence” linking him to the incident.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
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Chiswick (London)British Broadcasting CorpScotland Yard (Metropolitan Police Service)

State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.By Edward Wong
Published on : Thu Sep 17 2026
uspolitics
General Assembly (UN)Palestinian AuthorityState DepartmentAbbas, Mahmoud

Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Study Finds
Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
climate
HimalayasLangtang (Nepal)NepalTibetWorld Weather Attribution

Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases Skyrocket
Surging drug use has contributed to an epidemic in the Pacific island nation, where one in 60 adults is estimated to be living with the virus.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldasia
Fiji

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.By Edward Wong and Dustin Volz
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
uspolitics
ChinaIsraelMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Biden, Joseph R JrRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S. and Why the Sale Is Controversial
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.By David M. Halbfinger and John Ismay
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza StripNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

The Canaduropean Union?
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
world
CanadaEuropean UnionCarney, Mark Jvon der Leyen, UrsulaSheeran, Ed

Map: 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia
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 Sep 16 2026
world
Colombia

Map: 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tokyo
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 Sep 16 2026
worldasia

Rising Seas Are Gobbling Up Beaches Around the World. A.I. Might Restore Them.
An experiment with roots at M.I.T. used A.I. and satellite images to grow a coastline in the Maldives. More projects are planned for Boston and Miami.By Quinn Glabicki
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
climate
MaldivesBahama IslandsMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case
A tribunal in The Hague found Hashim Thaci, who led Kosovo’s independence struggle in the 1990s, responsible for arbitrary detention, torture and murder.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
KosovoHague (Netherlands)Kosovo Liberation ArmyThaci, Hashim

A Colorful Undercover Recording Spurs Fresh Outrage Over Graft in Ukraine
A case about kickbacks has drawn attention in a country worried that corruption threatens the war effort, and its future.By Maria Varenikova, Cassandra Vinograd and Nataliia Novosolova
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
Ukraine

Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
Tetsuo Sato is one of 100,000 Japanese who are now over 100 years old. He plans on celebrating his 107th birthday at a hot springs hotel.By Hisako Ueno and Tiffany May
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldasia
JapanNiigata Prefecture (Japan)Takaichi, Sanae

Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.By John Eligon
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldafrica
South AfricaState DepartmentRamaphosa, CyrilTrump, Donald J

Far-Right Surge in German State Leaves Migrants There in Fear
Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigrant party widely known as the AfD, could take power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which has spurred panic among its immigrant population.By Ashley Southall and Tatiana Firsova
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMagdeburg (Germany)Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)AfghanistanIranIvory CoastSaudi ArabiaUkraineSyriaAlternative for GermanySiegmund, Ulrich (1990- )

E.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.By Jeanna Smialek and Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
CanadaEuropean UnionCarney, Mark Jvon der Leyen, UrsulaTrump, Donald J

Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be.
Russians are braced for what may follow for the military and economy after a parliamentary election that the Kremlin sees as a means of legitimizing its policies.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldeurope
RussiaYabloko (Russian Political PartyPutin, Vladimir V

The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
business
Treasury DepartmentBessent, ScottTrump, Donald J