
Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrative.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Delhi (India)IndiaBharatiya Janata PartyWhatsApp IncInstagram IncModi, Narendra

First Girls’ Polo Team Breaks With Tradition, but Keeps the Goat Carcass
Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”By Alexander M. Thompson and Sevindj Nurkiyazova
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.By Leily Nikounazar and Erika Solomon
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

Divided by Poverty Even in Death
Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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La Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

5 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
The authorities said four Palestinians and an Israeli were killed in the incident. The details of events remain unclear, with officials offering differing accounts.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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IsraelWest BankTell (West Bank)Palestinian Authority

Americans Told to Stay Home as Canada Opens International Bridge
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit opens in “underwhelming” fashion on Friday.By Ian Austen
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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A Tempting Remedy for Heat-Stricken France: Be More Like Spain
A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.By Mark Landler
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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SpainFrance

Tech Titan’s Ex-Wife Wins Big Divorce Payout but Misses Out on A.I. Riches
A South Korean court awarded $644 million to Roh Soh-yeong, who had sought much more from her ex-husband, Chey Tae-won, the head of the conglomerate behind SK Hynix.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Seoul (South Korea)South KoreaSK GroupRoh Tae-woo (1932-2021)

Timeline: How a College Test Scandal Grew Into a Youth Movement in India
What began with an exam leak scandal in May has grown into a much wider campaign over government accountability. Here’s how the youth-led movement unfolded.By Pranav Baskar and Pablo Robles
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
worldasia
IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)

Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy trying to put out other fires when a student movement suddenly exploded. There are no easy solutions to the problems behind it.By Alex Travelli
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Modi, Narendra

Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It Wants to Go Nuclear.
Opponents warn that a U.S.-Saudi deal could be a step toward the kingdom building an atomic bomb. But there are other reasons for the world’s largest oil exporter to diversify its energy mix.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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IranSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzUnited StatesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought
First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and perhaps closure.By Thomas Gibbons-Neff
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.By Valerie Hopkins and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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RussiaWildberries OOO

For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard
President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldasia
Saudi ArabiaSouth KoreaUnited StatesInternational Atomic Energy AgencyTrump, Donald J

Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans
President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down as speculation swirled over the possible return of his onetime ally Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister and fled to India.By Max Kim and Saif Hasnat
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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BangladeshBangladesh Awami LeagueWazed, HasinaShahabuddin, MohammedAhmad, Hafiz Uddin

Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated an air campaign.By Marc Santora and Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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RussiaUkraine

With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new products in much of Latin America remains uncertain.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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AfricaBrazilLatin AmericaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasMerck & Company Inc

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By Qasim Nauman, Farnaz Fassihi and Erika Solomon
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
worldmiddleeast

Is Instagram’s Latest Travel Trend a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.By Ryley Ober
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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AfghanistanAfricaAntarctic RegionsChinaDjiboutiIranRussiaSudanState Department

Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the country.”By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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IndiaNew Delhi (India)Modi, NarendraWangchuk, Sonam (1966- )

Iran Rejects U.S. Cease-Fire Deal Presented by Iraqi Leader
The details of the proposal were not immediately clear, but Iranian officials said that it was the only offer on the table.By Farnaz Fassihi and Erika Solomon
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iraqal-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

Senators Ask Hegseth to Fully Account for U.S. Troops Killed or Wounded in Iran
The 12 Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s department had not provided “timely and comprehensive” reporting on casualties during the war.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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Middle EastDefense DepartmentHirono, Mazie KHegseth, Pete

Trump, His Money, and the World
Donald Trump’s growing wealth while in office could have an impact on anti-corruption efforts around the world.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
world
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesTrump, Donald J

What to Know About Iran and the Houthis
The Yemeni militant group appeared to open a new front in the conflict between its backer, Iran, and the United States, by attacking ships and announcing a blockade on a strategic waterway.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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YemenIranHouthis

The Defining Image of India’s Gen Z Protests
A new protest movement is spreading across India, and the video of a woman blocking a police van has captured the resolve of the young people leading it.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldasia
IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Modi, Narendra

Strikes Against Saudi Tankers in the Red Sea Send Oil Past $100 a Barrel
President Trump threatened attacks on Houthi militants after the Iranian ally said it had hit two Saudi Arabian-flagged vessels.By Max Bearak, Leo Sands and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
Red SeaIranYemenHouthis

Trump’s New Demand for Nuclear Deal Puts Saudis in a Bind
Saudi Arabia has long said that a condition of normalizing relations with Israel would be a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, a prospect that Israel’s current government has rejected.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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IsraelGaza StripMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaUnited StatesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Trump, Donald J

The Tate Brothers, in Federal Custody, Watch Their Powerful Backers Go Quiet
After Andrew and Tristan Tate, prominent leaders of the so-called manosphere, were arrested in Miami, many of their onetime allies on the American right pulled back support.By Megan Twohey, Isabella Kwai, Matei Barbulescu and Alan Feuer
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
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Great BritainRomaniaTate, Andrew (1986- )Tate, TristanHabba, AlinaCarlson, TuckerTrump, Donald JTrump, Donald J Jr

Chaos Breaks Out at Border Crossings With Iraq
Videos verified by The New York Times show border crossings in southern Iraq becoming the latest target in the hostilities in the Middle East.By James McManagan and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIraqKuwait

Map: 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Texas Panhandle
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 : Thu Jul 23 2026
world

Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldeurope
UkraineZelensky, VolodymyrFedorov, MykhailoSyrsky, Oleksandr

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By Max Bearak, Shirin Hakim and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldmiddleeast

U.S.-Saudi Deal Prompts Fears of a Global Nuclear Arms Race
In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, countries seek nuclear capabilities to hedge against aggressive neighbors and a receding Washington, potentially creating a more freewheeling era.By Mark Landler
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldeurope
EuropeFranceMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaTrump, Donald JMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

A Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan
The military intelligence officer left the country after The Times reported that he was using the Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo to conduct espionage.By Michael Schwirtz, Adam Goldman and Jane Bradley
Published on : Thu Jul 23 2026
worldasia
JapanRussiaGRU (Russia)Yomiuri Shimbun