
How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions of those living among the enclave’s ruins.By Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case
A tribunal in The Hague found Hashim Thaci, who led Kosovo’s independence struggle in the 1990s, responsible for arbitrary detention, torture and murder.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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A Corruption Case Spawns Memes and Indignation Among Ukrainians
A colorful undercover recording draws attention in a country worried that graft threatens the war effort, and its future.By Maria Varenikova, Cassandra Vinograd and Nataliia Novosolova
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Ukraine

Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
Tetsuo Sato is one of 100,000 Japanese who are now over 100 years old. He plans on celebrating his 107th birthday at a hot springs hotel.By Hisako Ueno and Tiffany May
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Houthis Claim They Downed Saudi Fighter Jet After Being Accused of Targeting Mecca
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city. The Houthis denied doing so.By Hari Raj and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.By Jeanna Smialek and Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow
Russians are bracing for what the government might do on the military and economy after a vote that the Kremlin sees as legitimizing its policies.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.By Tiffany May and Berry Wang
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
worldasia
ChinaCommunist Party of China

Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.By John Eligon
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Migrants Fear Discrimination After Far Right Surge in German State
Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigrant party widely known as the AfD, could take power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, spurring panic among its immigrant population.By Ashley Southall and Tatiana Firsova
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Can an Island Nation’s Rugby Dreams Change Its Fortunes?
In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics, and to improve lives.By Victoria Kim and Matthew Abbott
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.By Paul Sonne and Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts.By Damien Cave
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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Does the Stork’s Return to Britain Restore History or Rewrite It?
Conservationists set up a colony of white storks in southern England, touching off a debate over whether they truly belong there.By Leo Sands and Hannah Reyes Morales
Published on : Wed Sep 16 2026
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England

The A.I. Doomsday Skeptics
The focus on dystopian scenarios is shifting public discourse from present-day dangers to hypothetical futures, some experts say.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Rescue Worker, Local Official Says
Two Israeli drone strikes hit a residential neighborhood, an official said. Israel is under international pressure to curtail its attacks.By Ephrat Livni, Abu Bakr Bashir and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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How Electric Cars Took Hold in Australia
Rising oil prices helped push E.V. sales ahead of gas cars for the first time, even in a country that loves long road trips.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Australia

Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team
The couple’s private security team had raised concerns about the difficulty of securing the route to school in traffic, according to a family spokesman.By Karla Adam
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Yemen’s Houthi Militants Are Learning to Arm Themselves
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.By Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Trump, Donald J

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
technology
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Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter
The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven for Investors Amid a U.S. Trade War
Prime Minister Mark Carney brought together in Toronto about 100 money managers overseeing much of the world’s wealth to promote Canada as an ideal place to invest.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Gulf Arab States Explore New Options as U.S. Bases Fail to Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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BahrainIranKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab Emirates

He Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.
Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry Says Some Babies’ Deaths Were Avoidable
While significant questions remain about the evidence used to convict a British nurse of murdering seven babies, a report predicated on her guilt was released on Tuesday.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Sep 15 2026
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What Do the Houthis Want?
The Iranian-backed militia has made strategic gains, becoming an unlikely power player in the Middle East.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
world
YemenBab al-Mandab StraitSaudi ArabiaIranHouthisKoons, Jeff

British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years
The police said that a dozen other men conspired with the husband, who is in his 60s, to abuse the woman in northern England.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Manchester (England)

Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government’s decision to increase prices as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Syriaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

After Accolades Abroad, an Israeli Documentary Faces a Backlash at Home
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.By Eric Schmitt and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Middle EastSaudi ArabiaYemenPersian GulfRed SeaHouthisCooper, Brad (1967- )Mohammed bin Salman (1985- )