
Trump Meets Former Militant Who Now Leads Syria
President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met.By Ismaeel Naar and Enjoli Liston
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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SyriaMiddle Eastal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Trump, Donald JErdogan, Recep TayyipMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Strike on Hospital Highlights Israeli Attacks on Gaza Health System
Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.By Patrick Kingsley
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldmiddleeast
Khan Younis (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripHamas

India and Pakistan Talked Big, but Satellite Imagery Shows Limited Damage
While the attacks were widespread, the damage was far more contained than both sides claimed.By Agnes Chang, Pablo Robles and Mujib Mashal
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldasia
Kashmir and Jammu (India)PakistanIndiaKashmir

Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks
Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.By Paul Sonne and Adam Entous
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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RussiaUkraineUnited StatesEuropean UnionPutin, Vladimir V

Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences
Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, his death would deprive the group of another top commander, but it might not lead to a strategic shift.By Patrick Kingsley and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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IsraelKhan Younis (Gaza Strip)HamasSinwar, YehyaSinwar, MohammadNetanyahu, Benjamin

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Health Officials Say
Israel on Wednesday ordered residents to flee parts of Gaza City ahead of more attacks.By Aaron Boxerman and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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Gaza StripIsraelKhan Younis (Gaza Strip)HamasSinwar, YehyaTrump, Donald JNetanyahu, Benjamin

South African President Criticizes Afrikaners Seeking Refugee Status in U.S.
President Cyril Ramaphosa called the white South Africans “cowardly” for leaving for the United States.By Amelia Nierenberg and Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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South AfricaUnited StatesRamaphosa, Cyril

Russia Sentences Prominent Election Expert to 5 Years in Prison
Grigory Melkonyants was convicted on charges of working with an “undesirable organization” in relation to his watchdog’s past affiliation with a European election monitoring group.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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RussiaGolos Associates

With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success
The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.By Michael D. Shear, Adam Rasgon and Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldmiddleeast
Doha (Qatar)QatarTrump, Donald JThani, Tamim bin Hamad al-

Syrians Are Elated and Optimistic as Trump Vows to Lift Sanctions
The announcement is a boon for the new government as it looks to rebuild an economy wrecked by a decade of civil war.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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SyriaMiddle EastTrump, Donald Jal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

From a Tin-Roof Shack, Pepe Mujica Removed the Pomp From Politics
The former Uruguayan president, who died on Tuesday, showed the value in world leaders living like their constituents.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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UruguayMujica, Jose

Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says
Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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MexicoUnited StatesJustice DepartmentSinaloa CartelGuzman Lopez, OvidioGuzman Loera, Joaquin

Court Sides With New York Times Over Access to E.U. Covid Vaccine Messages
The case revolved around whether texts between a top official and a drug company executive counted as a public record that might need to be disclosed.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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Brussels (Belgium)EuropeEuropean CommissionEuropean UnionGeneral Court (European Union)New York TimesPfizer IncBourla, Albertvon der Leyen, Ursula

3 Are Arrested in Russia-Linked Sabotage Plot, Germany Says
The men, Ukrainian nationals, were arrested in Germany and Switzerland, the state prosecutor in Berlin said. They are suspected of planning to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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GermanySwitzerland

U.S.-Backed Group Created to Distribute Aid in Gaza Says It’s Ready to Go
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.By Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu May 15 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripHamasUnited NationsNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery
Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.By Eric Lipton
Published on : Thu May 15 2025
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SerbiaKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JTrump, Donald J JrVucic, AleksandarTrump, Eric F (1984- )

The Road to Trump’s Embrace of White South Africans
The Trump administration’s hostile approach to South Africa was shaped by a convergence of factors.By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Erica L. Green, John Eligon and Edward Wong
Published on : Thu May 15 2025
uspolitics
South AfricaAfrican National CongressRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Suggests Not.
A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.By Yonette Joseph
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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EuropeRussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, VolodymyrRubio, MarcoWitkoff, StevenKeith Kellogg

TikTok Influencer in Mexico Is Shot Dead While Livestreaming
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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Guadalajara (Mexico)MexicoTikTok (ByteDance)

Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.By Jeffrey Gettleman and James Glanz
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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Sicily (Italy)ItalyHewlett-Packard CompanyItalian Sea Group SpACutfield, James

Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’
In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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Middle EastSaudi ArabiaMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Trump, Donald J

Trump Meets Syria’s Leader After Vowing to Lift Sanctions on Ravaged Nation
“The sanctions were really crippling,” President Trump said, before he traveled to Qatar, where he was given a lavish welcome.By Luke Broadwater, Jonathan Swan, Ismaeel Naar and Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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United StatesSyriaDoha (Qatar)QatarMiddle EastIsraelSaudi Arabiaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Trump, Donald JErdogan, Recep TayyipAssad, Bashar al-Mohammed bin Salman (1985- )Netanyahu, Benjamin

Thursday Briefing: Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader
Plus, the world’s poorest president.By Justin Porter
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
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French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry
François Bayrou’s popularity has plunged as his word is doubted on events at a Catholic school to which he had several ties.By Roger Cohen
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldeurope
FranceBayrou, Francois

The Trump Administration Is Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees
Besides El Salvador, where the United States has already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
world
United StatesEl SalvadorRwandaLibyaCosta RicaPanamaVenezuelaSudanVietnamAfricaEritreaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasGreat BritainIsraelHomeland Security DepartmentTrump, Donald JHifter, Khalifa

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others
The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common “forever chemicals” in tap water. Rules for four others will be rolled back.By Hiroko Tabuchi
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
climate
Environmental Protection AgencyZeldin, Lee M

India and Pakistan Swap Detained Soldiers as Cease-Fire Holds
India exchanged a Pakistani paramilitary fighter for a border security guard that Pakistan had held for weeks. Each officer had been detained before the countries’ military skirmish started.By Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldasia
IndiaPakistanKashmirKashmir and Jammu (India)

A Loyal Ally Joins Trump’s Gulf Tour: The Head of Global Soccer
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldmiddleeast
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniTrump, Donald J

Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint
Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldasia
Muan (South Korea)Jeju Air Co LtdMuan International Airport

Who Is Muhammad Sinwar, the Hamas Leader Targeted by Israel?
A top leader in the militant group, he has survived several assassination attempts before.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelHamasSinwar, Mohammad

Australian Cyclist Gets Suspended Sentence Over Death of Wife
Rohan Dennis had pleaded guilty to a charge of committing an aggravated act likely to cause harm, in a vehicle incident that killed Melissa Hoskins, a fellow Olympian.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldaustralia
Adelaide (Australia)AustraliaDennis, Rohan (1990- )

Wednesday Briefing
Israeli messaging on hunger in Gaza.By Natasha Frost
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
briefing

Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.
Beijing is trying to win over other countries with vows of economic cooperation. But it won’t back down from its territorial claims, experts predict.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Wed May 14 2025
worldasia
ChinaXi JinpingTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Crete, Prompting a Tsunami Alert
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 : Tue May 13 2025
world
Greece

Iran Proposes Novel Path to Nuclear Deal With U.S.
Iranian officials said their foreign minister had proposed a joint nuclear-enrichment venture, involving Arab countries and American investment.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue May 13 2025
worldmiddleeast
IranSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesAraghchi, AbbasWitkoff, StevenTrump, Donald J

Wednesday Briefing: Israeli Officers Warn of Famine
Plus, a Hollywood takeover at Cannes.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Tue May 13 2025
briefing

As Trump Crows Over Ending a Conflict, India’s Leaders Feel Betrayed
President Trump’s repeated descriptions of U.S. mediation efforts between India and Pakistan have hit sore spots in Indian politics.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Tue May 13 2025
worldasia
KashmirKashmir and Jammu (India)IndiaPakistanModi, Narendra