
Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners
America’s Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.By Carlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.By David M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelUnited StatesHamasPalestinian AuthorityWorld Central KitchenDavid Hasan

Flawless Asphalt, Empty Homes: A 300-Mile Drive Through Afghanistan
Life and business are back along a road once defined by war damage. But even with improved security, Afghans are desperate for jobs and development.By Elian Peltier and Tomás Munita
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)Kandahar (Afghanistan)Taliban

‘Corn Lady’ Builds a Culinary Empire, With a Side of Scorn
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.By John Eligon, Yvonne Mooka and Joao Silva
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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AfricaBotswana

Second Day of Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Ends After Only 2 Hours
The discussions in Geneva were expected to focus on territorial issues, a major sticking point, but the short duration suggests major progress was not made.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.By Andrew E. Kramer and Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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Donbas (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)UkraineRussiaPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Alberto Tomba Was an Icon. The Olympics Have Brought Him Back.
Nicknamed “Tomba la Bomba,” the Italian skier was a global superstar before he drifted from the limelight. Decades later, the Winter Games have given him a new platform.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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When Just Skiing Downhill Isn’t Enough: Meet Skimo, the Newest Olympic Sport
Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.By Patricia Mazzei
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage’
The authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.By Erika Solomon, Leily Nikounazar, Sanjana Varghese and Jon Hazell
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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IranKhamenei, Ali

Trump Said He’d End the War in a Day, but It’s Worsened for Ukrainians
Russian attacks and Ukrainian civilian deaths rose as President Trump’s peace talks dragged on during his first year back in the White House.By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Spain to Investigate Social Media Giants, Escalating Trans-Atlantic Tech Dispute
The government wants prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok, adding to a growing clash between the U.S. and Europe over regulating social media.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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In Africa, Jesse Jackson Was Esteemed for His Fight Against Apartheid
He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broker and a representative of Black America.By John Eligon
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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A Rio Carnival Party That Goes On and On
The Boi Tolo, one of the city’s most iconic street parties, has come to represent the glittery, gritty grass-roots celebration far from the glamour of the official parades.By Ana Ionova and Dado Galdieri
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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BrazilRio de Janeiro (Brazil)

Peru Ousts President, Again
Peru’s Congress voted to impeach President José Jerí, four months after he replaced Dina Boluarte, who had also been removed from the presidency.By Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Peru

Mikaela Shiffrin exorcises ghost of Olympic past.
After failing to medal in 2022, Shiffrin rebounded to win gold in slalom. By Victor Mather and James Hill
Published on : Wed Feb 18 2026
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United StatesShiffrin, Mikaela

Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump’s most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.By David E. Sanger and Anton Troianovski
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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IranRussiaUkraineWitkoff, StevenKushner, JaredTrump, Donald J

Triple the pressure, triple the glory.
Ami Nakai of Japan leads after the short program ahead of a talented field, including the American Alysa Liu, who is third.By Victor Mather and Doug Mills
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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JapanUnited StatesLiu, Alysa (2005- )Glenn, Amber (1999- )Sakamoto, Kaori (2000- )Nakai, Ami (2008- )

Fania Fénelon, 74; Memoirs Described Auschwitz Singing
In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.By The New York Times
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Anna Akhmatova, Leading Soviet Poet, Is Dead
She was a towering figure in Soviet literature who was once silenced in a Stalinist literary purge.By Special to The New York Times
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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USSR (Former Soviet Union)Akhmatova, Anna

Millvina Dean, Titanic’s Last Survivor, Dies at 97
She was just 9 weeks old when she was lowered to safety in a mail sack, surviving the worst maritime disaster in history.By John F. Burns
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Millvina Dean

Labubu Diplomacy
China seems to be winning more hearts and minds abroad. Has it gotten better at soft power?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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In Arson Case, a Judge Wrestles With A.I.-Assisted Apology Letters
The use of artificial intelligence gave a New Zealand judge pause about the genuineness of the remorse expressed in the apology. It reflects a wider discussion about using A.I. for personal communication.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Presses Hamas on Disarmament, Officials Say
The direct talks last week came as officials urgently try to find a breakthrough on the issue of Hamas’s weapons, fearing the cease-fire in Gaza could collapse.By Natan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Frederick Vreeland, Diplomat and Spy Who Served With Style, Dies at 98
A son of the influential fashion editor Diana Vreeland, he had an upbringing well suited to his overt and covert duties during the Cold War.By Penelope Green
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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EuropeMoroccoCentral Intelligence AgencyVreeland, FrederickVreeland, Diana

Palmerston, the Former ‘Chief Mouser’ for Britain’s Foreign Office, Dies
The cat, who was named after a former prime minister, became a social media star. By the time of his death at about 12, he had more followers than many ambassadors have.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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A Deadly Medieval Path in England Claims a Modern Victim: An Amazon Van
The Broomway in Essex is notoriously treacherous because of the quick-moving waters surrounding it. One delivery vehicle didn’t make it.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Look, Ma! Or Maybe Don’t. Parents of Some Olympians Face Extreme Fear.
When your child races headfirst down an ice chute, leaps off ski jumps or performs snowboard tricks in midair, a medal may not be the main thing you pray for.By Heather Knight, Kim Severson and Bedel Saget
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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ItalyGasser, Anna (1991- )Gremaud, Mathilde

Revelers Welcome Year of the Horse With Fireworks and Feasts
The Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in many Asian countries, is being celebrated around the world.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)Beijing (China)Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasHong KongShanghai (China)South KoreaVietnam

Trump’s Ambassador to Belgium Is Summoned After Accusing Officials of Antisemitism
The diplomat, Bill White, met with a foreign ministry official at a time of rising tensions between the U.S. and countries in Europe.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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BelgiumWhite, Bill (1967- )

Austria Charges Man in Thwarted Attack on Taylor Swift Concert
The foiled plot led to the cancellation of three shows in 2024 that Ms. Swift had planned for Austria during her Eras tour.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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AustriaVienna (Austria)Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Swift, Taylor

The Drone Games: Flying Cameras Are Everywhere at the Winter Olympics
The robotic cameras chase behind lugers, skiers and speedskaters across the venues in Northern Italy. Some spectators find they’re as much fun to watch as the athletes.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Bormio (Italy)Italy

Ukraine and Russia Hold Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low
Both sides described previous U.S.-mediated negotiations as productive, although they did not appear to address sticking points like territory and security guarantees.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut
Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games.By Juliet Macur
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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After First Big Overseas Trip, Ocasio-Cortez Expresses Frustrations
The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference.By Kellen Browning
Published on : Tue Feb 17 2026
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GermanyOcasio-Cortez, Alexandria

Japan pair knocks the king and queen off their thrones.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate.By Victor Mather, Doug Mills and Vincent Alban
Published on : Mon Feb 16 2026
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Japan