
Russian Strike on Train Station Near Poland Is Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies
The attack on Ukraine’s rail network, which connects the country to the West, was a jab at Europe, officials said.By Jeanna Smialek and Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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EuropeKyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)PolandUkraineEuropean UnionCentral Intelligence AgencyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationJohnson, BorisKallas, Kaja (1977- )

China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule
Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesAnthropic AI LLCBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdCommunist Party of ChinaMinistry of State Security of the People's Republic of ChinaOpenClaw (MyClaw) (Artificial Intelligence Co)WeChat (Mobile App)Amodei, DarioChan, Kyle IChen Yixin (1959- )Trump, Donald JXi Jinping

The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Russia

France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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FranceUnited NationsState DepartmentMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Turk, VolkerTrump, Donald JKushner, Charles

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- )

She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months
Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.By Zane Irwin and Prior Beharry
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Trinidad and Tobago

Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines
The election, in an area long known for violent separatists, was marred by a shootout that killed three, officials said.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Basilan (Philippines)Marawi (Philippines)PhilippinesMindanao (Philippines)

Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
It’s about more than just shamelessness.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Spanish Socialist Workers' PartyRepublican PartyNetanyahu, BenjaminNixon, Richard MilhousPaxton, KenPlatner, GrahamSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Trump, Donald J

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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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 and 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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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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NepalTibetHimalayasKathmandu (Nepal)

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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Modi Served World Leaders a Meatless Meal, and His Critics Pounced
Opposition politicians said a vegetarian dinner served at a diplomatic summit misrepresented India’s culinary heritage. A minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government rejected the criticism.By Yan Zhuang and Alex Travelli
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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Delhi (India)IndiaNew Delhi (India)Group of TwentyNanyang Technological UniversityBush, George WModi, NarendraRoosevelt, Franklin DelanoTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

A.I. Queries From Abroad Raise Fears of a Biological Weapons Race
Today’s chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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United StatesAnthropic AI LLCOpenAI Labs

As the Fight for a Key Climate Goal Falters, Some Begin a Fight for Survival
As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.By Chico Harlan
Published on : Mon Sep 14 2026
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United Nations

More Than 120 Are 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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Truth Social (Social Network)Trump, Donald J

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

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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Sault Ste Marie (Ontario)Sault Ste Marie (Mich)CanadaMichiganOntario (Canada)United StatesAlgoma Steel IncorporatedTrump, Donald J

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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Deventer (Netherlands)Maastricht (Netherlands)Wolder (Maastricht, Netherlands)FranceRoman Catholic Churchd'Artagnan (Charles de Batz de Castelmore)Dijkman, Wim (Archaeologist)Dumas, Alexandre

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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IrelandGalway (Ireland)New York Times

In Sweden, Home of Volvo and Spotify, a Nail-Biter Election
With most of the votes counted by Monday, a center-left coalition holds a very slight edge.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Christina Anderson
Published on : Sun Sep 13 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
worldasia
Philippines

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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IrelandNorthern IrelandGreat BritainTrump, Donald J

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
worldasia
NepalHimalayas

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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