
Iraq’s Prime Minister Vows to Disarm and Disband Iran-Backed Militias in 2027
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.By Erika Solomon and Falih Hassan
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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IraqIranIsraelStrait of HormuzUnited StatesTurkeyPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)General Assembly (UN)al-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Trump, Donald J

Spectre of Rogue A.I. Looms Over U.N. Talks on Digital Cooperation
Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered amid the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Could Be Criminal, U.N. Expert Says
A U.N. human rights investigator, like other experts, concluded that the Trump administration’s deadly attacks violate international law, and said the strikes could be crimes against humanity.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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An Election Engineered to Send a Message That Putin’s Grip Remains Firm
A parliamentary vote demonstrated that President Vladimir V. Putin’s autocratic system was still able to deliver the results he wanted, analysts said.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.By Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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The Fuel That Feeds Europe’s Far Right: Nostalgia and Lost Pride
The populist emphasis on national identity and threats to it, real and imagined, finds a deep response in voters adrift in a world they no longer understand.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Ex-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From Party
Zhang Youxia, once the People’s Liberation Army’s top uniformed commander, and another general had taken “exceptionally large” bribes, investigators said.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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At 92, the Bard of Bollywood Is Still Writing About Love
The poet and lyricist Gulzar has profoundly shaped the idea of tender romance in India through his verse and songs in more than 150 musicals.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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‘Way Too Hot’: Britain’s Hospitals Were Not Built for 96-Degree Summers
Patients and workers in one of the country’s largest hospitals sweltered in a heat wave last month. Experts say the whole country must urgently adapt.By Megan Specia and Andrew Testa
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.
The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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One Issue That Could Upend Fragile U.S.-China Ties: Taiwan Arms
As Beijing presses President Trump to freeze a proposed $14 billion weapons sale to the island, Taiwan is trying to show that its security is in U.S. interests.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Police Officer Is Critically Wounded in Shooting Near Ontario Synagogue
A gunman opened fire near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville as congregants gathered for Yom Kippur, the authorities said.By Yan Zhuang and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Why a Law to Help Prisoners Became a New Sectarian Flashpoint in Lebanon
An amnesty measure was supposed to ease prison overcrowding and pressure on the judiciary. Instead, it highlighted the country’s divides.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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A Brotherly Tribute to the People’s Princess, No Holds Barred
“Swan Song,” Charles Spencer’s memoir of Lady Diana, is full of love and vengeance.By Alexandra Jacobs
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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A Missile of a Memoir as Diana’s Brother Takes Aim at British Royals
The decades have not lessened Earl Spencer’s anger over the House of Windsor’s treatment of the former Princess of Wales. King Charles comes in for special vitriol.By Sarah Lyall
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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‘My Husband Is in Love With His Valet’: Takeaways From Charles Spencer’s Memoir
Nearly 30 years after Princess Diana died, her brother has written a book about her life, her marriage to Prince Charles and the suffering she endured at the hands of the tabloid press.By The Book Review
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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German Leaders Prepare to Deny Far Right Access to Secret War Plan
With the Alternative for Germany party close to power in a German state, federal officials are planning to limit the group’s access to classified intelligence.By Jim Tankersley, Christopher F. Schuetze and Philip Kaleta
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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Italy’s Prisons Were Overcrowded. Then They Overheated.
As temperatures in the country continue to approach 90 degrees Fahrenheit, inmates have been sleeping on concrete cell floors. Even the guards have complained.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult
The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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Japan, Suffering Xi’s Ire, Hopes Trump Can Help Temper China
Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.By Javier C. Hernández and Lily Kuo
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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With Time on His Side, Xi Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump
Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.By David Pierson
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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Urging Pivot on North Korea, South’s Leader Calls for Easing Sanctions
President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Tue Sep 22 2026
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British Columbia Sues OpenAI Over Tumbler Ridge Shooting
The province claims in its lawsuit that the shooting at a rural school “could have been prevented” if OpenAI had shared concerns brewing internally with the police.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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A Power Shift in America?
Polls show momentum for the Democrats heading into November elections, but winning control of both the House and Senate could still be tough.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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U.N. Seeks Relevance on A.I. as the U.S. and China Race Ahead
Artificial intelligence is a race solely between two rival powers with the rest of the world largely on the sidelines, foreign policy experts said.By Dustin Volz
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Parts of Britain Are, Once Again, Hit by Flight Delays
An air traffic control issue, now resolved, disrupted some flights in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland, less than two weeks after a technical problem caused cancellations.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Exiled From Russia, This Actress Finds a Home on Stages Abroad
After opposing the Ukrainian war and settling in Latvia, Chulpan Khamatova now comes to New York to star in a dark comedy by Ionesco.By Elisabeth Vincentelli
Published on : Mon Sep 21 2026
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Khamatova, ChulpanGolyak, IgorIonesco, Eugene

30 More Suspects Arrested in Connection With Killing of Haitian Leader
The suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse include 18 men who were extradited from Haiti to Miami, officials said.By David C. Adams
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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On a Dot of France Off Canada, Carney and Macron Talk Partnership
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and President Emmanuel Macron of France met just after the European Union invited Canada to become its first “associate member.”By Ian Austen
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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Let’s Talk Climate
World leaders are mostly silent and President Trump is pushing fossil fuels. We’ll explore the stakes at this week’s Climate Forward event.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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United NationsTrump, Donald J

Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The Iranian-backed militia was engaged in fierce battles with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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Israeli Shot and Killed in West Bank by Palestinian, Officials Say
The Israeli officials said an arrest had been made. The attack was on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Violence in the territory has grown recently.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections
Ukraine says it used a newly developed ballistic missile in the attacks, which also targeted other parts of Russia.By Valerie Hopkins and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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They Have Almost No Chance in Russia’s Elections. Why Are They Running?
The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend’s elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.By Valerie Hopkins and Paul Sonne
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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Israeli Tourist Trap ‘Herod’s Pool’ Is Draining Palestinians’ Land Dry
Israeli lawmakers have promoted visits to an ancient reservoir in the West Bank that was refilled this summer with water diverted from Palestinian-owned farms.By Natan Odenheimer and Gabby Sobelman
Published on : Sun Sep 20 2026
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