
How Iran’s Hard-Liners Prevailed and Sabotaged U.S. Peace Deal
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief
Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.By Mujib Mashal, Binod Ghimire and Lam Yik Fei
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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NepalTibetHimalayasKathmandu (Nepal)

Trump’s Tariffs Tear at the Bond Between Twin Border Towns
A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian steel is crippling a major Ontario mill, driving mass layoffs and rupturing a century of cross-border life with Michigan.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Cole Burston
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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CanadaSault Ste Marie (Ontario)MichiganOntario (Canada)United StatesAlgoma Steel IncorporatedTrump, Donald J

In the Home of Volvo and Spotify, an Election Shows Shifting Priorities
Sweden votes on Sunday. With various crises easing, center-left politics seem in vogue again, but the far right cannot be discounted.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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In an Irish Village, Trump’s Visit for a Golf Tournament Prompts Protests and Praise
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.By Megan Specia
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.By Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Tracing the Path of Nepal’s Flood
Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, travels to points along a river in Nepal that turned into a deadly torrent, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving over 5,000 more missing as entire, towns bridges and roads were swept away.By Mujib Mashal, Rebecca Suner, Leila Medina, Rafaela Balster, James Surdam and Lam Yik Fei
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Nepal

BRICS Leaders Demand a Global Voice, but Settle for a Vague Call for Peace
The group, which includes Iran, has been split over the war. It called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East without casting blame on any particular country.By David Pierson and Alex Travelli
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.By Aie Balagtas See and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.By Hannah Beech and Sajal Pradhan
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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NepalHimalayas

‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.By Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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A Visa Dispute Is Threatening a U.S.-Brazil Effort to Fight Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.By Ana Ionova and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up
A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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An Irish Castle Keeps a Piece of a Times Reporter’s Past
In 2000, after a life-threatening illness, Dan Barry went to the west of Ireland to breathe different air. He finds stories there still.By Dan Barry
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitMokha (Yemen)YemenHouthis

Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Walk This Way
Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?By Jancee Dunn
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Music Stars Are Dragged Into South Africa’s Immigration Controversy
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Colombia Plans to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ColombiaWorld Health OrganizationState DepartmentDe La Espriella, AbelardoRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Why the Houthis’ Lightning Advance Threatens Global Shipping
Maps showing how the swift advance of the Houthis tightens the group’s grip on a crucial choke point of global oil and cargo shipping.By Sergio Peçanha, Lazaro Gamio and Weiyi Cai
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaRed SeaHouthis

Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals
The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.
As Europe grapples with an era of American retrenBy Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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EuropeUnited StatesNational September 11 Memorial and MuseumNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.By Giulia Imbert
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Paris (France)FranceEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Siad, Daniel (1957-2026)Brunel, Jean-Luc (1946- )

Blast Shakes Southern Lebanon as Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base
The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.By Adam Rasgon, Shuaib Almosawa, Saeed Al-Batati and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitIranRed SeaSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthis

For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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CaliforniaChinaPalo Alto (Calif)Shanghai (China)United StatesAnthropic AI LLCCentral Intelligence AgencyCommunist Party of ChinaBrookings InstitutionEurasia GroupFudan UniversityOpenClaw (MyClaw) (Artificial Intelligence Co)Tencent Holdings LtdWeChat (Mobile App)Trump, Donald JXi Jinping

Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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LebanonTyre (Lebanon)IsraelIranUnited StatesBeirut (Lebanon)HezbollahTrump, Donald J

Seeing Normandy on Two Wheels, a Fall Cycling Trip
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.By Sophie Stuber
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Normandy (France)

Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough
Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
worldasia
Lembke, Anna

As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time
The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.By Cassandra Vinograd, Oleksandr Chubko and Finbarr O’Reilly
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Avdiivka (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Izium (Ukraine)Kramatorsk (Ukraine)Slovyansk (Ukraine)UkraineDonbas (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison
Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.By Tiffany May
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Hong KongTiananmen Square (Beijing)ChinaHong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of ChinaHuman Rights WatchChow Hang-tung (1985- )Lee Cheuk-yanHo, Gwyneth (1990- )