
Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineZelensky, Volodymyr

Where A.I. Is Creating Jobs for Humans — For a While
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.By Jeremy W. Peters, Hari Kumar and Anindito Mukherjee
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
IndiaKarur (India)

As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as each side seems to believe it can hold out longer than the other.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of Hormuz

After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanCharles III, King of the United KingdomWilliam, Prince of Wales

First U.S. Deportees Arrive in Liberia, and Liberians Want Answers
Critics in the small West African nation say their government has not said why it agreed to one of the largest U.S. deportation deals, who the deportees are, or how they will be handled.By Emmanuel Akinwotu
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
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AfricaLiberiaMonrovia (Liberia)Abrego Garcia, Kilmar Armando

Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.By Ian Austen and Ana Swanson
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
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Academic Who Accused Jason Arday of Plagiarism Is Suspended
Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
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China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.By Yan Zhuang and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
business
ChinaChina Evergrande GroupHui Ka Yan

Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
UkraineKyiv (Ukraine)Russia

Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
ChinaXin Yumeng (Film Director)

What to Know About Harry and Meghan’s Return to Britain
The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, Meghan

Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Berlin (Germany)East Germany

Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.By Kim Barker
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
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Israel Opens Criminal Inquiries Into Killings of Hind Rajab, 5, and of Medics
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripIsraelHamasWorld Central KitchenInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesDoctors Without BordersRajab, Hind (2018-24)Weinstein, Israel

Map: 6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Peru
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 Aug 20 2026
world

State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.By Karoun Demirjian
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
uspolitics
ChinaMyanmarState DepartmentTrump, Donald JXi JinpingU Min Zin

Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesPakistanUnited Arab EmiratesIraqTurkeyChinaIndiaTrump, Donald J

A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Laurent before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.By John Yoon and Alexandra E. Petri
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Laurent, Prince of Belgium

Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.By Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
uspolitics
North KoreaSouth KoreaDefense DepartmentKim Jong-unTrump, Donald J

36 Hours in the Cotswolds
England’s Cotswolds region offers bucolic splendor, cultural riches, ancient woodlands and Neolithic monuments, not to mention excellent shopping and dining.By Sharon Martin and Owen Richards
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
travel
Cotswolds (England)

The Parents Are MAGA. The Kids Are Liberal. Can YouTube Help?
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.By Amanda Ripley and Gabriela Bhaskar
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
headway
YouTube.comKultgen, ChadTrump, Donald J

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
East AsiaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasMiddle EastPersian GulfAbu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)Doha (Qatar)Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Hong KongSingaporeIncheon (South Korea)Seoul (South Korea)Cathay Pacific AirwaysChangi AirportDubai International AirportEmirates AirlinesEtihad AirwaysHong Kong International AirportQatar AirwaysSingapore Airlines

Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
CaliforniaGreat BritainArchewell IncNetflix IncHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanArchie, Earl of DumbartonCharles III, King of the United Kingdom

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IranUnited Arab Emirates

5 Americans Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
Ecuador’s director of national intelligence was also among those who died in the crash. The search and recovery efforts were being hampered by a fire at the site and the difficult terrain, officials said.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and José María León Cabrera
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
KenyaEcuadorMichele Sensi-ContugiStephany Hollihan

Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to Britain After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, Meghan

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world
IsraelInternational Criminal CourtTrump, Donald JTwain, Shania

Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.By Adeel Hassan
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
ChinaLandSpace Tech CorpStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Space Exploration Technologies CorpChina AerospaceMusk, Elon

More Than 100 Reported Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
AfricaCentral African RepublicCameroon

‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.By Zane Irwin and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
North KoreaSouth KoreaKim Jong-unKim Yo-jongTrump, Donald J

In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
ItalySpotorno (Italy)European Union

The Topsy-Turvy World of Trump’s Canada Tariffs
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldcanada
CanadaOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world

At Tree 55, Vietnam’s Gen Z Demands to Hold the Privileged Accountable
Young people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.By Damien Cave
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
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Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret
“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United Kingdom