
The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
TK great summary will go hereBy The New York Times
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
worldasia

For a Nigerian Author, Loss Has Made Her Homeland a Source of Pain
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.By Veronica Chambers
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Baltimore (Md)Lagos (Nigeria)Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Md)Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.By Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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IranYemenSaudi ArabiaRed SeaMiddle EastStrait of HormuzHouthis

Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.By Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Gander (Newfoundland)CanadaNewfoundland (Canada)New York CityUnited StatesCarney, Mark JHoekstra, PeterTrump, Donald J

At Least 5 Dead and Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines
The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.By Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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PhilippinesManila (Philippines)

Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.
Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesBanff (Alberta)Bombardier IncHarley-Davidson IncCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )Ford, Doug Jr (1964- )

The Man Who Approved 9/11 Victims’ Checks Paid a Price
Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.By Elian Peltier and Tomás Munita
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.By Reham Mourshed and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
Syriaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Spain Declassifies Document Showing Morocco Was Warned of Migrant Crossing Plans
Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Ceuta (Spain)SpainMoroccoAfricaSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

A Driver’s Mysterious Final Hours Expose Congo’s Deep Ebola Fears
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Goma (Congo, Democratic Republic of)World Health Organization

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaRed SeaStrait of HormuzIranHouthis

Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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East JerusalemWest BankJerusalem (Israel)IsraelLabour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Kurtzer, Daniel CMiliband, Edward S

U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.By Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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EcuadorSouth AmericaNoboa, DanielRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

How to See a Bayeux Tapestry — Without Going to the British Museum
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.By Alex Marshall
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
artsdesign
London (England)Bayeux (France)British MuseumUniversity of North Georgia

Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
worldasia
Borneo (Indonesia)Borneo (Malaysia)Sarawak (Malaysia)

August Ties the Record for Earth’s Hottest Month on the Books
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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United Nations

How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Back to School, Now With A.I.
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
world
Yemen

Trump Administration Designates Ecuadorean Gang as Terrorist
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.By Edward Wong, Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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EcuadorLatin AmericaNoboa, DanielRubio, Marco

Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Heathrow Airport (London, England)

British Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Great BritainEnglandReform UK (British Political Party)Channel 4Farage, Nigel (1964- )Orr, James (1978- )Dan Jukes

Video Shows Grocery Store Manager Saving Toddler From Oncoming Traffic
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldamericas
Puebla (Mexico)

Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Great BritainIsraelWest BankPalestinian AuthorityNetanyahu, Benjamin

Thousands Gather for Funeral of a King Norwegians Called Grandfather
Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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NorwayFrederiksen, MetteHaakon, Crown Prince of NorwayHarald V, King of NorwayMette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway

Why This Politician Is Getting a 64% Raise
Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.By Max Kim
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldasia
Singapore

In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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EnglandCambridgeshire (England)Great BritainSussex (England)

This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power
Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldeurope
Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)GermanyEast GermanyLeft Party (Germany)Alternative for GermanySahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW)Wagenknecht, Sahra (1969- )Siegmund, Ulrich (1990- )

Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.By Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelBlue and White (Israeli Political Party)Jewish Power Party (Otzma Yehudit)Joint List (Israel)Likud Party (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)Religious Zionism (Israeli Political Party)Shas Party (Israel)Yesh AtidYisrael Beiteinu (Israeli Political Party)Abbas, MansourBen-Gvir, ItamarBennett, NaftaliDeri, AryehEisenkot, GadiGantz, BennyLapid, YairLieberman, AvigdorNetanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Ukraine Says It Needs $27 Billion More. Europe Wants to Know Why.
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.By Jeanna Smialek and Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Brussels (Belgium)BelgiumKyiv (Ukraine)RussiaEuroclearEuropean UnionEuropean Commission

Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldeurope
Netherlands

Delays and Cancellations Persist After Major Disruption at U.K. Airports
An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.By Isabella Kwai and John Yoon
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldeurope
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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.By Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
worldasia
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