
Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by Moscow
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.By Kim Barker
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope

In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts
Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.By Elian Peltier, Yaqoob Akbary, Safiullah Padshah and Tomás Munita
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanUnited StatesUnited States Agency for International Development

In South Korea, Questions About Cram Schools, Success and Happiness
Academic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.By Max Kim and Jean Chung
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldasia
South Korea

Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies Clash
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesYemenMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Nahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- )

For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
Polls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope
Donbas (Ukraine)

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.By David M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelHamas

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media
The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.By Adam Satariano and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope
Europe

At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel
Deadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope
Aegean SeaChios (Greece)

Russian Comedian Accused of Making a Joke About Veterans Gets Prison Time
The comedian, Artemy Ostanin, was convicted of “inciting hatred” by making a joke during a stand-up routine in March.By Pranav Baskar and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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RussiaBelarusInvestigative Committee (Russia)

Two Resign From Human Rights Watch Over Shelved Report Criticizing Israel
Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari said they had quit over the stalled publication of a report that concludes it is a crime against humanity to deny Palestinians the ability to return to the territory that is now Israel.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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IsraelWest BankHuman Rights WatchShakir, OmarMilena Ansari

South African Party Leader Bows Out, Stirring Fears for Government’s Future
John Steenhuisen, who led a party supporting the A.N.C. in a coalition government, is leaving after controversies about his handling of a livestock virus and Uber Eats orders.By John Eligon
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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Johannesburg (South Africa)South AfricaAfrican National CongressDemocratic Alliance (South Africa)Steenhuisen, JohnTrump, Donald J

Chevron to Explore Oil and Gas Work in Syria
Chevron has signed an initial agreement to start working in Syria, weeks after the Syrian government seized control of key oil and gas fields in the north of the country.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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SyriaChevron CorporationSyrian Democratic ForcesConocoPhillipsEnergy Information AdministrationIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Two Chinese Journalists Are Detained for Reporting on Corruption
The move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China.By Andrew Higgins and Joy Dong
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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ChinaChengdu (China)Sichuan Province (China)Communist Party of ChinaLiu Hu (1975- )Wu Yingjiao (Journalist)Xi Jinping

Gunmen in Nigeria Kill More Than 160, Aid Official Says
The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks.By Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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Nigeria

Babies, Robots and Climate Change
It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
world
ChinaMinneapolis (Minn)Ukraine

Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh Epstein Revelations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year and told to give up his grand residence because of growing concern over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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Windsor (England)Andrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

‘We Are Going to Live With Scars’: Yair Golan’s Battle for a Two-State Solution
To many Israelis, he’s a war hero. To others, he’s a traitor guilty of “blood libel.” Can Yair Golan change politics in Israel?By Ruth Margalit
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
magazine
IsraelLabour Party (Israel)HamasNetanyahu, Benjamin

Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few Tears
In a country roiled by political upheaval recently, retiring the longtime currency, the lev, prompted some concern about inflation but little other angst.By Lara Jakes and Boryana Dzhambazova
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope
BulgariaEuropean UnionEurozone

A Century Ago, the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland. Here’s How.
In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
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DenmarkGreenlandVirgin Islands (US)United States

A Journalist Who Looks for Clues in Plain Sight
On The Times’s Visual Investigations team, Christiaan Triebert combines social media sleuthing and traditional reporting to piece together complex stories.By Sarah Bahr
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
insider
New York TimesTriebert, Christiaan

Security at the Winter Olympics: Robots, Drones and a Cyber Command Center
Thousands of Italian security officers will be deployed, though the presence of U.S. ICE personnel has stirred anger. Italian officials said Wednesday they had thwarted a Russian cyberattack aimed at some Olympics hotels.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
worldeurope
Milan (Italy)ItalyImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)

‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About Trump
Experts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Wed Feb 04 2026
businesseconomy
Trump, Donald J

Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed in Attack, Lawyer Says
Mr. el-Qaddafi, 53, a politician and a son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed after four men stormed his house, the lawyer said. No other details were released.By Islam Al-Atrash and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
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Tripoli (Libya)LibyaInternational Criminal CourtQaddafi, Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Muammar el-Hifter, Khalifa

All About the Epstein Files
Everyone seems to have questions about the sprawling scandal, so we talked to a reporter who’s been following the case for years.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
world
UkraineVenezuelaEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Trump, Donald J

U.K. Police Investigating Former Ambassador to U.S. Over Epstein Ties
Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.By Stephen Castle and Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
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Great BritainHouse of Lords (Great Britain)Mandelson, PeterEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in Iraq
The court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution.By Ephrat Livni and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
worldeurope
Baghdad (Iraq)FranceIraqParis (France)Chagall, Marc

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions
A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.By Greg Jaffe
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
uspolitics
Arabian SeaIranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald J

Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays
U.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.By Edward Wong and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
uspolitics
ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaPeople's Liberation Army (China)Central Intelligence AgencyXi JinpingZhang Youxia (1950- )

At Least 30 Dead After Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan
Snowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.By Isabella Kwai and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
worldasia
Japan

Nepal Arrests 6 Officials, Accusing Them of Fraudulent Everest Rescues
The officials from mountain rescue agencies are accused of carrying out unnecessary helicopter rescues to defraud international insurance companies of nearly $20 million.By Binod Ghimire and Jenny Gross
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
worldasia
HimalayasKathmandu (Nepal)Mount EverestNepal

‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear
Parasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after the U.S. cut aid.By Stephanie Nolen and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
health
CameroonAfricaUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentTrump, Donald J

Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, Prime Minister Says
The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.By José Bautista
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
worldeurope
SpainEuropeSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

What We Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a possible kidnapping.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
us
Tucson (Ariz)NBC NewsGuthrie, SavannahGuthrie, Nancy (1942- )

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial, Charged With Rape
The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Tue Feb 03 2026
worldeurope
Oslo (Norway)NorwayBorg Hoiby, MariusMette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway