
How Iran’s Hard-Liners Prevailed and Sabotaged U.S. Peace Deal
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsSupreme National Security Council (Iran)Khamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTaeb, HosseinVahidi, Ahmad

Close Call for Ex-C.I.A. Head as Russia Strikes Ukraine Near Polish Border
David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.By Ian Fisher and Maria Varenikova
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development
As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Meeting Between Iran, Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls
Talks between the United States and Iran hit a dead end weeks ago, leaving Arab countries struggling to manage their ties to Tehran amid ongoing attacks.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitMiddle EastIranSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzYemenMokha (Yemen)Houthis

Okinawa Elects a Conservative Amid Fears About China and the Economy
Genta Koja will become the Japanese archipelago’s next governor, a win for the country’s hawkish prime minister as she works to accelerate a military buildup.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Okinawa and Other Ryukyu Islands (Japan)JapanChinaLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Koja, GentaTakaichi, SanaeTamaki, Denny

Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief
Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.By Mujib Mashal, Binod Ghimire and Lam Yik Fei
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Trump’s Tariffs Tear at the Bond Between Twin Border Towns
A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian steel is crippling a major Ontario mill, driving mass layoffs and rupturing a century of cross-border life with Michigan.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Cole Burston
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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CanadaSault Ste Marie (Ontario)MichiganOntario (Canada)United StatesAlgoma Steel IncorporatedTrump, Donald J

In Sweden, Home of Volvo and Spotify, a Nail-Biter Election
With most of the votes counted on Sunday, it was basically a tie between the center-left and center-right coalitions.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzRed SeaYemenSaudi ArabiaPersian GulfHouthisTrump, Donald J

Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.By Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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In an Irish Village, Trump’s Visit for a Golf Tournament Prompts Protests and Praise
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.By Megan Specia
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.By Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Saudi ArabiaIraqRed SeaStrait of HormuzPersian GulfIranYemenHouthis

Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.By Aie Balagtas See and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.By Hannah Beech and Sajal Pradhan
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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NepalHimalayas

More Than 120 Unaccounted for After Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
At least six people were killed and more than 100 rescued after the vessel sank in the Java Sea on Sunday, the authorities said.By Yan Zhuang and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals
President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.By Luke Broadwater and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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IrelandTrump, Donald J

Trump’s Supercharged Social Media
The president’s A.I. post barrages, far more intense than during his first term, are redefining the presidency and driving a debate over his state of mind.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up
A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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An Irish Castle Keeps a Piece of a Times Reporter’s Past
In 2000, after a life-threatening illness, Dan Barry went to the west of Ireland to breathe different air. He finds stories there still.By Dan Barry
Published on : Sun Sep 13 2026
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Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Mokha (Yemen)Bab al-Mandab StraitYemenHouthis

Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Walk This Way
Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?By Jancee Dunn
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.By Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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YemenBab al-Mandab StraitRed SeaSaudi ArabiaHouthisUnited NationsWorld Health Organization

Music Stars Are Dragged Into South Africa’s Immigration Controversy
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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A Visa Dispute Is Threatening a U.S.-Brazil Effort to Fight Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.By Ana Ionova and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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BrazilUnited StatesCustoms and Border Protection (US)State DepartmentBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J

BRICS Leaders Demand a Global Voice, but Settle for a Vague Call for Peace
The group, which includes Iran, has been split over the war. It called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East without casting blame on any particular country.By David Pierson and Alex Travelli
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)AfricaAfrican UnionAfrica Centers for Disease Control and PreventionKaseya, Jean

Colombia Plans to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ColombiaWorld Health OrganizationState DepartmentDe La Espriella, AbelardoRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Why the Houthis’ Lightning Advance Threatens Global Shipping
Maps showing how the swift advance of the Houthis tightens the group’s grip on a crucial choke point of global oil and cargo shipping.By Sergio Peçanha, Lazaro Gamio and Weiyi Cai
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaRed SeaHouthis

Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ItalyEuropeEuropean UnionRoman Catholic ChurchBonino, Emma

Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals
The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.
As Europe grapples with an era of American retrenBy Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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EuropeUnited StatesNational September 11 Memorial and MuseumNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.By Giulia Imbert
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Paris (France)FranceEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Siad, Daniel (1957-2026)Brunel, Jean-Luc (1946- )