
The U.S. Called It Putin’s ‘Slush Fund.’ Now Trump May Drop Sanctions on It.
The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
uspolitics
RussiaRussian Direct Investment FundTreasury DepartmentDmitriev, Kirill A (1975- )Kushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Live Updates: Opposition Holds Slim Lead Over Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israeli Elections
Exit polls showed no clear winner after the highest voter turnout in decades. A bloc of parties led by the former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is trying to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies.Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026

European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin
The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Paul Sonne and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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EuropeFinlandNorwayEuropean UnionFrederiksen, MetteGahr Store, JonasKristersson, UlfPutin, Vladimir VStubb, Alexander (1968- )Trump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

South Africa Deploys 500 Soldiers to Quell Anti-Immigration Violence
The deployment comes after a foreign national was beaten to death by a mob during an anti-immigrant protest last week.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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Durban (South Africa)South AfricaRamaphosa, Cyril

A Rare Cease-Fire, Brokered by Melania Trump, Begins in a Besieged Ukrainian City
Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldeurope
Oleshky (Ukraine)Kherson (Ukraine)

Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media
Supporters of the opposition movement that won Sunday’s election stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid. Another news outlet apologized for years of “one-sided” coverage.By Andrew Higgins and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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Belgrade (Serbia)EuropeSerbiaSerbian Progressive PartyStudent List-Students Win (Serbia)

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.By Roger Cohen
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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IsraelWest BankYashar Party (Israel)Religious Zionism (Israeli Political Party)Raam Party (Israel)Netanyahu, BenjaminEisenkot, GadiRothman, Simcha (1980- )Smotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Segalovitz, Yoav (1959- )Abbas, Mansour

Egyptian Court Orders News Site Closed as Critics Warn of a Crackdown
Mada Masr, one of Egypt’s few independent media outlets, said a judge ordered it closed for operating without a license and detained its editor in chief.By Erika Solomon and Rania Khaled
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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King Charles’s Caribbean Tour Is a High-Stakes Diplomatic Test
The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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2 Right-Wingers Who Broke With Netanyahu Could Bid to Unseat Him
The political evolutions of Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister, and Avigdor Liberman, a former defense minister, are indicative of how Benjamin Netanyahu has polarized Israel.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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IsraelYamina (Israeli Political Party)Bennett, NaftaliLieberman, AvigdorNetanyahu, Benjamin

What’s the Commonwealth? A Guide as King Charles Heads to the Caribbean.
King Charles III is traveling to host a meeting of the leaders of more than 50 nations.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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Jordan Says Its Deadly Strikes in Syria Targeted Islamic State
The airstrikes late Monday, which a Syrian agency said killed at least seven civilians, were in retaliation for an attack on a Jordanian church, Jordan said.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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JordanSyriaAbdullah II, King of Jordan

Meghan, Actress Turned Duchess, Will Join Australian Cooking Show
The Duchess of Sussex will be a “special guest” next year on “Junior MasterChef Australia,” the channel that airs it announced.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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India Evacuates Tens of Thousands as Powerful Cyclone Approaches
The storm, Arnab, is forecast to make landfall Wednesday on the country’s eastern coast and then cut inland and head north toward Nepal.By Max Kim and Hari Kumar
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldasia
Andhra Pradesh (India)Bay of BengalNepalIndiaOdisha (India)

Where Is the Korean Border? A Decades-Old Dispute Fuels New Tensions.
A heated disagreement over recent land mine explosions is part of the legacy of the truce that halted the Korean War 73 years ago.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldasia
Korean Demilitarized ZoneNorth KoreaSeoul (South Korea)United Nations CommandKim Jong-unKim Yo-jong

Venezuela’s Moment of Truth
The country’s most popular politician, María Corina Machado, has returned home from exile. What happens next?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
world
VenezuelaIsraelMachado, Maria CorinaBolsonaro, Flavio

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat
The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.By Ana Ionova, Edward Wong and Thayz Guimarães
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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BrazilUnited StatesBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel
Polls have closed across the country. Exits polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.By Liam Stack
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
Israel

Twice before, Netanyahu was ousted then returned to power.
By Leo Sands
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Israeli Voting Ends After Strong Turnout With No Clear Winner
A bloc of opposition parties held a lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, according to exit polls. But it could take weeks or even months to form a new government.By Aaron Boxerman, David M. Halbfinger, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
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Israel’s economic future is on the ballot after Netanyahu offers a grim forecast.
By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Israeli elections have great consequences for Palestinians, but they don’t get to vote.
By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Do You Have Questions About the U.S. Midterm Elections?
We want to hear from you.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldamericas

4 Things to Watch in the Israeli Election
The election on Tuesday is unlikely to yield quick answers about who might lead the next government.By Ephrat Livni and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLikud Party (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)Religious Zionism (Israeli Political Party)Netanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Netanyahu accuses Arab citizens of ‘trying to steal the elections’ in racial appeal to voters.
By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Relatives of victims of the Oct. 7 attack are running for Parliament.
By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
Israel

In Congress, Support for Israel Is Waning Among Democrats
Anger has focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has become a political lightning rod in the United States, and the high death toll in Gaza.By Annie Karni
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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Israeli Election Authorities and Volunteers Seek to Counter Threats to Voting
Election observers point to risks including the growing sophistication and prevalence of A.I.-generated content and senior government officials who have repeatedly suggested the results could be rigged.By Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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IsraelLikud Party (Israel)Netanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Ben-Gvir, Itamar

Votes from Israel’s Arab citizens could help decide the election.
By Natan Odenheimer and Heedo Abu Laban
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Why parties with dim prospects get so much airtime in Israel.
By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast

Israel’s Most Vocal Far-Right Ministers Diverge in Election
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich lead ultranationalist parties that previously joined forces, in deals brokered by Benjamin Netanyahu. They are not on the same slate this time.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza StripWest BankHamasJewish Power Party (Otzma Yehudit)Likud Party (Israel)Yashar Party (Israel)Ben-Gvir, ItamarSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Netanyahu, BenjaminEisenkot, GadiFeiglin, Moshe Zalman

U.K. Air Base Incident Was Coordinated By Man Acting for Iran, Prosecutors Say
Two British men were charged Tuesday over a suspected plot targeting a base used by the United States. Prosecutors believe they were directed by a man working for Iran.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
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5 Key Moments From Israel’s Pivotal Election Campaign
New political alliances, a contentious A.I. video and accusations about security failures all featured in the run-up to Tuesday’s election, widely seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli history.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelNetanyahu, BenjaminEisenkot, GadiAbbas, MansourBennett, NaftaliLapid, Yair

The Issues Dividing Israelis as They Vote
The question of accountability for the government’s failures in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, looms over the election.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldmiddleeast
Eisenkot, GadiNetanyahu, Benjamin

Hong Kong’s ‘Apartment Horror’ Films Skewer Its Ghastly Property Market
In one of the world’s least affordable housing markets, high-density housing is a backdrop for exploring superstition and socioeconomic anxiety.By Hari Raj
Published on : Tue Oct 27 2026
worldasia
Hong KongChinese University of Hong Kong, TheHong Kong Baptist University