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Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
UkraineKyiv (Ukraine)
Russian Missiles Kill at Least 13 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Dwindle
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineZelensky, Volodymyr
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of Hormuz
Where A.I. Is Creating Jobs for Humans — For a While
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.By Jeremy W. Peters, Hari Kumar and Anindito Mukherjee
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
IndiaKarur (India)
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.By Yan Zhuang and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
business
ChinaChina Evergrande GroupHui Ka Yan
Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
China
Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Berlin (Germany)East Germany
With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Bessent, ScottTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Ali
Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.By Kim Barker
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr
The Topsy-Turvy World of Trump’s Canada Tariffs
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldcanada
CanadaOffice of the United States Trade RepresentativeCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J
U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which Emirati officials deny.By Ismaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
United Arab EmiratesIran
Israel Opens Criminal Inquiries Into Killings of Hind Rajab, 5, and of Medics
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripIsraelHamasWorld Central KitchenInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesDoctors Without BordersRajab, Hind (2018-24)Weinstein, Israel
‘No Interest’: North Korea Dismisses Reduced U.S. Drills With South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.By Zane Irwin and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
North KoreaUnited StatesSouth KoreaDefense DepartmentKim Jong-unKim Yo-jongTrump, Donald J
Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained.By Ian Austen, Ana Swanson and Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldcanada
CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J
As Harry and Meghan Plan Their Return, Britain Wonders: What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back home from America.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
Harry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanCharles III, King of the United KingdomWilliam, Prince of Wales
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.By Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
uspolitics
North KoreaSouth KoreaDefense DepartmentKim Jong-unTrump, Donald J
36 Hours in the Cotswolds
England’s Cotswolds region offers bucolic splendor, cultural riches, ancient woodlands and Neolithic monuments, not to mention excellent shopping and dining.By Sharon Martin and Owen Richards
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
travel
Cotswolds (England)
The Parents Are MAGA. The Kids Are Liberal. Can YouTube Help?
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.By Amanda Ripley and Gabriela Bhaskar
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
headway
YouTube.comChad KultgenDonald Trump
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldasia
East AsiaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasMiddle EastPersian GulfAbu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)Doha (Qatar)Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Hong KongSingaporeIncheon (South Korea)Seoul (South Korea)Cathay Pacific AirwaysChangi AirportDubai International AirportEmirates AirlinesEtihad AirwaysHong Kong International AirportQatar AirwaysSingapore Airlines
Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Aug 20 2026
worldeurope
CaliforniaGreat BritainArchewell IncNetflix IncHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanArchie, Earl of DumbartonCharles III, King of the United Kingdom
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IranUnited Arab Emirates
5 Americans Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
Ecuador’s director of national intelligence was also among those who died in the crash. The search and recovery efforts were being hampered by a fire at the site and the difficult terrain, officials said.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
KenyaEcuadorUnited StatesMichele Sensi-ContugiStephany Hollihan
Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to Britain After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesCaliforniaMarkle, MeghanHarry, Duke of SussexMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet DianaArchie, Earl of Dumbarton
Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world
IsraelInternational Criminal CourtTrump, Donald JTwain, Shania
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.By Adeel Hassan
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
ChinaLandSpaceStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Space Exploration Technologies CorpChina AerospaceMusk, Elon
More Than 100 Reported Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
AfricaCentral African RepublicCameroon
In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
ItalySpotorno (Italy)European Union
Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
world
At Tree 55, Vietnam’s Gen Z Demands to Hold the Privileged Accountable
Young people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.By Damien Cave
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
Hanoi (Vietnam)VietnamCommunist Party of VietnamFacebook IncMeta Platforms IncThreads (Mobile App)
Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret
“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United Kingdom
After Drone Strike, a Famed Cathedral in Ukraine Stirs Back to Life
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Orthodox Church of UkraineSaint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Ukraine)Ukrainian Orthodox Church
How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldafrica
AfricaNigeriaDangote, Aliko (1957- )
As Economic Pessimism Spreads, China’s Worker-Writers Strike a Chord
Poems, essays and books written by working-class writers have garnered recognition in recent years — as well as increasing government attention.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Wed Aug 19 2026
worldasia
China
Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Cafe Raises Doubts About Progress on Peace Plan
A day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.By Ephrat Livni and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripHamasKushner, JaredNetanyahu, Benjamin
The Gulf Oil Shock Is Pushing E.V. Sales to New Heights Globally
As global fuel prices surge, electric vehicle adoption is breaking records around the world. These charts tell the story.By Mira Rojanasakul and Brad Plumer
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
climate
ChinaInternational Energy Agency
Mushroom Murder Case Returns to Court as Convicted Killer Appeals
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Aug 18 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaVictoria (Australia)
