
Russia Pummels Kyiv, Prompting Rare Rebuke From Trump
The attack, which killed at least eight people, was the deadliest on Ukraine’s capital in nearly a year. President Trump called on President Vladimir V. Putin to “STOP!” in a post on social media.By Kim Barker and Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Kyiv (Ukraine)Kharkiv (Ukraine)

Red Line on Crimea Isn’t Just Zelensky’s. It’s Ukraine’s.
In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.By Andrew E. Kramer and Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Kyiv (Ukraine)Crimea (Ukraine)Zelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J

Crisis Deepens for India and Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack
The Pakistani government announced a series of sweeping retaliatory measures a day after India took aim at its neighbor and archnemesis.By Salman Masood
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
worldasia
PakistanIndiaKashmir and Jammu (India)

‘This Moment Is Critical.’ Whither Progressive Christians After Pope Francis?
Catholics and Protestants who saw Pope Francis as a guiding moral figure are losing their voice.By Elizabeth Dias and Ruth Graham
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Roman Catholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchBudde, Mariann EdgarFrancis

Why Greater Toronto Could Decide Who Wins Canada’s Election
The Conservatives had enjoyed a lead over Liberals in the region largely because of rising housing and food costs. But President Trump’s tariffs have shifted the equation.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Conservative Party (Canada)Liberal Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, PierreTrump, Donald J

A New Medical Discipline in Israel: How to Receive Hostages
From the first haircut to emotional support, a regularly updated guide covers what health professionals have learned about helping ex-hostages transition from captivity to freedom.By Johnatan Reiss and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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South Korea Indicts Another Former President
A bribery charge against Moon Jae-in makes him the latest in a line of former leaders to face criminal action, deepening the country’s political polarization.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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At 99, a Seminal Asian Leader Reflects on a Contentious Legacy
In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a self-assessment.By Sui-Lee Wee and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Malaysia1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)Mohamad, MahathirIbrahim, AnwarNajib Razak

Canada’s Million-Dollar Housing Crisis
Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.By Vjosa Isai and Alana Paterson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Vancouver (British Columbia)Conservative Party (Canada)Liberal Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, Pierre

Catholics Expected a Revolution From Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Prelude to a Funeral
A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.By Tomás Munita and Peter Robins
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Syria’s New President Talked to The New York Times. Here Are 3 Takeaways.
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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SyriaHayat Tahrir al-Shamal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

What to Know About the Tensions Over Kashmir
A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.By John Yoon
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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IndiaKashmirKashmir and Jammu (India)PakistanModi, Narendra

Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them
Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.By James Wagner
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Conriquez, Luis RSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Russia Jails General Who Criticized Army’s Senior Command
Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov, a popular battlefield commander, was fired after airing grievances against superiors.By Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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RussiaMaj. Gen. Ivan Popov

Man Shot by Police at Toronto Airport
The agency that runs Canada’s busiest airport is warning travelers to expect delays at its largest terminal.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Toronto Pearson International Airport

If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do?
Europeans see Ukraine’s security as vital to their own and want to defend the principle of no border changes by force, even if President Trump does not.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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EuropeUkraineRussiaTrump, Donald J

Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral
The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
worldeurope
Vatican CityRoman Catholic ChurchFrancis

A Planned E.U. Rule Has Coffee Growers in Ethiopia Scrambling
The measure will require geolocation data to show that beans aren’t linked to deforestation. Farmers say they need more time to prepare.By Shola Lawal
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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EthiopiaOromia (Ethiopia)European Union

Thursday Briefing: Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky
Plus, the perfect pour-over coffee.By Justin Porter
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Jordan Announced a Sweeping Ban on the Muslim Brotherhood. Here’s What to Know.
The move could shutter the country’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood’s political arm in Jordan.By Eve Sampson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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JordanMiddle EastIsraelGaza StripEgyptIranMuslim Brotherhood (Egypt)

Thursday Briefing: Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky
Plus, the perfect pour-over coffee.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Trump Takes On Improbable Task in Seeking Trade Deals Across the Globe
The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
businesseconomy
ChinaIndiaJapanSouth KoreaTrump, Donald J

A Perfect Day in a Gentle Meadow Is Shattered by Bloody Carnage
Victims and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror when militants killed 26 people in Kashmir as families, couples and friends took in a picturesque valley.By Anupreeta Das, Pragati K.B., Showkat Nanda and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldasia
Kashmir and Jammu (India)KashmirIndia

Jordan Cracks Down on Muslim Brotherhood
The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.By Rana F. Sweis and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldmiddleeast
JordanMuslim Brotherhood (Egypt)Islamic Action Front (Jordan)

U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
business
ChinaInternational Monetary FundWorld BankBessent, ScottTrump, Donald J

How to Watch the Funeral of Pope Francis
World leaders and the Catholic faithful from around the globe will attend the funeral on Saturday. Here’s how to watch it and what to expect.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldeurope
Rome (Italy)Roman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets
No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake.By Safak Timur and Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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TurkeyIstanbul (Turkey)

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul
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 : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldeurope
TurkeySea of Marmara

Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia
The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.By David E. Sanger, Michael D. Shear and Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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UkraineRussiaCrimea (Ukraine)EuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald JRubio, MarcoVance, J D

Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Damascus (Syria)Moscow (Russia)TurkeyUnited StatesAl QaedaHayat Tahrir al-Shamal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

The Latest Battleground for Luxury Tourism: Albania’s Adriatic Coast
Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?By Alexis Marie Adams and Ilir Tsouko
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Affinity PartnersCouncil of EuropeEuropean UnionInternational Union for Conservation of NatureKushner, JaredRama, EdiTrump, Ivanka

India Takes Aim at Pakistan After Slaughter of Civilians in Kashmir
India announced a series of retaliatory actions, and hinted at the possibility of more, in response to what it called Pakistan’s support of terrorism on Indian soil.By Mujib Mashal and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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IndiaKashmirPakistanKashmir and Jammu (India)Modi, NarendraAbdullah, Omar

Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s in Solemn Procession
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Vatican CityRoman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth
Plus, the next big thing from Japan.By Justin Porter
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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