
Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Cuba After Lashing Jamaica
The storm caused widespread damage in Jamaica to infrastructure and cut internet access for most people. Cuba evacuated about 750,000 people ahead of the storm.Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025

How the 19th-Century Opium War Shapes Xi’s Trade Clash With Trump
China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero.By Andrew Higgins 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldasia
Communist Party of ChinaLovell, JuliaMao ZedongTrump, Donald JXi JinpingLin Zexu

The Netherlands’ Election Is a Referendum on the Far Right
Geert Wilders and his far-right party blew up the Dutch governing coalition this year. Will that cost their party seats in Parliament?By Jeanna Smialek 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldeurope
NetherlandsParty for Freedom (Netherlands)Wilders, Geert

As the Dutch Vote, One Issue Carries the Day: Affordable Housing
The small European nation of 18 million people is in the middle of its worst housing crunch in decades. But there is no quick political solution.By Claire Moses 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldeurope
Amsterdam (Netherlands)Party for Freedom (Netherlands)Wilders, Geert

When Caregiving Makes Women Ill
Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’By Emma Bubola and Andrada Lautaru 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldeurope
Eastern EuropeEuropeItalyMoldovaRomaniaUkraineEuropean Union

Netanyahu Orders Strikes in Gaza, as Israel Says Hamas Violated Cease-Fire
The office of the Israeli prime minister said Tuesday evening that he had ordered “forceful strikes,” accusing Hamas of firing on Israeli troops and failing to return hostages’ bodies.By Liam Stack, Aric Toler and Arijeta Lajka 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza StripHamasNetanyahu, Benjamin

Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, China Doubles Down on Tech Ambitions
China’s leader signaled in its next five-year plan that he is committed to competing in manufacturing and technology despite tensions with Washington.By Chris Buckley 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldasia
ChinaSouth KoreaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists
It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean?By Alan Yuhas 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldamericas
Teotihuacan (Mexico)MesoamericaMexico

A Dramatic Shift in Sudan’s Brutal Civil War
The Sudanese military withdrew from a key city in Darfur, where fleeing civilians were reported to be coming under attack from R.S.F. paramilitary forces.By Declan Walsh and Lynsey Chutel 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldafrica
SudanEl Fasher (Sudan)Darfur (Sudan)Rapid Support Forces (Sudan)al-Burhan, Abdel Fattah

A Tidy Dutch Town Offers a Window Into a Messy Dutch Election
Two years after a shock win for the far-right Geert Wilders, the Netherlands is returning to the polls. His hometown shows the pain points of the country’s volatile politics.By Jeanna Smialek, Koba Ryckewaert and Ilvy Njiokiktjien 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldeurope
NetherlandsParty for Freedom (Netherlands)Wilders, Geert

Israel Conducts First Airstrike in West Bank in Months and Kills 3
A militant group allied with Hamas confirmed the deaths, which were part of an increase in fighting in the Palestinian territory during a surge of settler violence.By Liam Stack and Fatima AbdulKarim 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldmiddleeast
Jenin (West Bank)West BankIsraelPalestinian Islamic JihadHamas

Scolded by Trump, Canada’s Prime Minister Turns to Asia for Trade
Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a predictable and responsible alternative to the United States.By Ian Austen 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldcanada
CanadaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasUnited StatesAssn of Southeast Asian NationsBlackBerryCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Father-Son Bonding at 2 Miles Per Minute on Germany’s Fabled Autobahn
Late for a rock concert, dads’ rules about driving are (legally) broken as the speedometer hits 125 m.p.h. on a highway where there are no speed limits.By Jim Tankersley 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldeurope
GermanyAutobahn (German Highway System)Wilco (Music Group)

Is the U.S. Losing in Vietnam? Russia, North Korea and China Are Gaining.
U.S. allies worry that American volatility and Russian outreach and arms sales, in particular, are driving Vietnam into a new phase.By Damien Cave 
Published on : Mon Oct 27 2025
worldasia
RussiaVietnamPutin, Vladimir VLam, To

A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back
The fish had been missing from the headwaters of the Klamath River for more than a century. Just a year after the removal of a final dam, they’ve returned.By Rebecca Dzombak 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
climate
Klamath RiverOregonCalifornia

Hurricane Melissa’s Direct Hit Knocks Most of Jamaica Offline
Most of the island of 2.8 million people was without internet service, and major airports were closed. Kingston, the capital, was mostly spared.By Francesca Regalado 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldamericas
Jamaica (West Indies)

Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91
Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.By Claire Moses 
Published on : Wed Oct 29 2025
worldeurope
London (England)Goldsmith, Annabel (1934-2025)Theodoracopulos, Taki

Just Before Trump’s Visit to South Korea, North Test-Fires Missiles
The country has yet to respond to President Trump’s overtures to meet again with Kim Jong-un, its leader.By Choe Sang-Hun 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldasia
North KoreaKim Jong-unTrump, Donald JLavrov, Sergey V

South Korea’s Hosting Anxiety: A City Rich in History but Not Hotel Rooms
The authorities have been scrambling to accommodate this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, which is known for tombs, temples and pagodas.By Choe Sang-Hun 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldasia
South KoreaGyeongju (South Korea)Asia-Pacific Economic CooperationLee Jae-myungTakaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald JHuang, Jen-Hsun

Trump’s Hand in Argentina
The president’s intervention on behalf of Argentina’s leader fits into a long history of American involvement in the elections of other countries.By Katrin Bennhold 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
world
ArgentinaMilei, JavierTrump, Donald J

At Least 64 Dead in Rio de Janeiro as Authorities Crack Down on Drug Gangs
The authorities said the deadliest operation in Rio’s history had killed four police officers and at least 60 other people. It was an attack on “narco-terrorists,” the state governor said.By Ana Ionova 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
world
BrazilRio de Janeiro (Brazil)Comando Vermelho (Red Command)Bolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica as One of the Most Powerful on Record
The Category 5 storm, whose sustained wind speeds surpassed those of Hurricane Katrina, peeled roofs off homes, swelled rivers and drew dire warnings from officials.By Judson Jones, Nazaneen Ghaffar, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Jovan Johnson and Michael Levenson 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldamericas
Caribbean AreaCubaJamaica (West Indies)

10 Accused of Cyberbullying France’s First Lady Stand Trial. Here’s What to Know.
Brigitte Macron filed a criminal complaint in Paris after claims about her gender and her relationship with President Emmanuel Macron went viral. The accused deny wrongdoing.By Ségolène Le Stradic 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldeurope
FranceMacron, BrigitteMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Owens, Candace

For Years, Islands Have Warned of Climate Disaster. They’ve Seen Little Help.
As Hurricane Melissa threatens island nations across the Caribbean, many are already burdened by debt from a string of climate-fueled crises.By Max Bearak and Lisa Friedman 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
climate

Britain Plans to Convert Two Military Bases to House Asylum Seekers
The government has been under pressure to shut down hotels accommodating migrants as public anger rises.By Lizzie Dearden 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, Keir

Trump’s Feud With Colombian Leader Threatens U.S. Antidrug Efforts
President Trump said he is cutting U.S. aid. Gustavo Petro, a leftist guerrilla turned president, has called Mr. Trump’s boat strikes murder.By Edward Wong, Julie Turkewitz and Eric Schmitt 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
uspolitics
Caribbean AreaLatin AmericaVenezuelaColombiaRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JPetro, Gustavo

U.S. Military Kills 14 More People Accused of Smuggling Drugs on Boats
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the three strikes hit four boats in international waters and that there had been one survivor.By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
uspolitics
Caribbean AreaColombiaDefense DepartmentHegseth, Pete

On the Menu for Trump in Tokyo: American Rice
Rice is a point of pride in Japan, and the choice was a break from the typical diplomatic practice of showcasing local ingredients.By John Yoon 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldasia
JapanUnited StatesTokyo (Japan)Takaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald J

More Food Reaches Gaza, but It’s Still Not Enough
Aid to the devastated territory has increased since the cease-fire took effect and prices have fallen. But many trucks going into Gaza are bringing food and commercial goods to sell that most people cannot afford.By Liam Stack and Saher Alghorra 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelHamasUnited NationsWorld Food Program

Once Again: The Pope Likes That Other Chicago Team, Not the Cubs
Although he posed with a Cubs jersey on Monday, a gift from a religious leader also from Chicago, Pope Leo is a longtime fan of the Chicago White Sox. Some people can’t seem to keep it straight.By Daniel Victor 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldeurope
Chicago (Ill)Chicago White SoxChicago CubsLeo XIV

President Trump’s Trip to Asia
He has played the roles of dealmaker, peacemaker and showman, on a tour filled with pomp and circumstance.By The New York Times 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldasia
JapanMalaysiaAsia-Pacific Economic CooperationAssn of Southeast Asian NationsTrump, Donald JNaruhito, Emperor of JapanTakaichi, Sanae

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Prime Minister of Japan
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, is accused of assassinating Mr. Abe with a homemade gun during an election rally in 2022.By Yan Zhuang and Kiuko Notoya 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldasia
JapanAbe, ShinzoYamagami, Tetsuya

Jamaica’s Beach Towns and Fishing Villages Brace for Hurricane Melissa
Stranded vacationers on the island, which depends on tourism, used their beds to block their windows in case the powerful storm shattered the glass.By Francesca Regalado 
Published on : Tue Oct 28 2025
worldamericas
Kingston (Jamaica)Jamaica (West Indies)