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The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors
Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.By David Pierson
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldasia
Communist Party of ChinaBiden, Joseph R JrCarney, Mark JObama, BarackPutin, Vladimir VRhodes, Benjamin J
Britain Has Had 5 Leaders in a Decade. Is It About to Get Another?
The promise of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in 2024 was renewed stability — but that now appears to be under threat.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainConservative Party (Great Britain)Cameron, DavidJohnson, BorisMay, Theresa MStarmer, KeirSunak, Rishi (1980- )Truss, Elizabeth (1975- )
Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.
Wolder, near the Belgian border, is waiting to see if the skeleton it dug up in a church is Count d’Artagnan, from Alexandre Dumas’s tale.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
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Maastricht (Netherlands)NetherlandsCharles de Batz de CastelmoreCount dArtagnan,Alexandre Dumas
Russia-Ukraine War Shows Cease-Fires Have Lost Meaning Under Trump
Temporary truces have become a tool of performative diplomacy, an end in themselves rather than a prelude to a lasting settlement, analysts say.By Marc Santora
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineTrump, Donald J
Princess of Wales to Make First Official Trip Abroad Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine will visit Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.By Elisabetta Povoledo and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldeurope
Reggio Emilia (Italy)Great BritainItalyKensington PalaceCatherine, Princess of WalesCharles III, King of the United Kingdom
Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran
Dozens of Gulf citizens have been accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells as the war accelerates a shift toward deeper authoritarianism in the region.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
BahrainKuwaitUnited Arab EmiratesIran
Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?
The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss the risks from artificial intelligence, but neither country is willing to be the first to slow down.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi JinpingBiden, Joseph R JrSanders, Bernard
Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies
Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldeurope
GermanyEuropeMerz, FriedrichTrump, Donald J
As Trump Tower Deal in Australia Falls Apart, a Blame Game Begins
The property developer says the war in Iran and Trump’s “unpopularity” contributed to the collapse of a plan for a 91-story building on the Gold Coast.By Laura Chung
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
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AustraliaGold Coast (Australia)Queensland (Australia)Trump OrganizationTrump, Donald JTrump, Eric F (1984- )
Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.By Ephrat Livni and Euan Ward
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Why the British Prime Minister Remains in Deep Trouble
Prime Minister Keir Starmer seemed to have won a temporary reprieve on Tuesday after daring his rivals to challenge him, but the underlying problems with his leadership remain.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainManchester (England)Labour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Phillips, Jess (1981- )Reeves, Rachel (1979- )Starmer, KeirCharles III, King of the United Kingdom
Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldeurope
Black SeaKyiv (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineUnited StatesBoeing CompanyCoca-Cola CompanyFlex Ltd.Mondelez International IncPhilip Morris Companies IncBlumenthal, RichardShaheen, JeanneTrump, Donald J
Putin’s Credibility Has Suffered in the Iran War. Or Has It?
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
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EuropeRussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir V
Philippine Senator Outruns Government Agents in Dramatic Chase
Video shows Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, dashing into the Philippine Senate.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldasia
PhilippinesInternational Criminal CourtDuterte, RodrigoDuterte, Saradela Rosa, RonaldMarcos, Ferdinand Jr
What You Need to Know About the Federal Gas Tax
President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
businessenergy-environment
Persian GulfIranUnited StatesHighway Trust FundTrump, Donald JBiden, Joseph R Jr
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
uspolitics
ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping
How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
business
ChinaUnited StatesJapanEuropeMinistry of Commerce (China)
U.S. and Mexican Officials Deny C.I.A. Had Lethal Role in Mexico Operation
The denials came after a CNN report claimed the C.I.A. had been involved in the assassination of a cartel member inside Mexico earlier this year.By Julian E. Barnes and Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldamericas
MexicoUnited StatesCentral Intelligence AgencyJalisco New Generation CartelCNNOseguera Cervantes, NemesioSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J
Dominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.
The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.By James Wagner and Hogla Enecia Pérez
Published on : Wed May 13 2026
worldamericas
Dominican RepublicUnited StatesAbinader, Luis (1967- )Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco
Israeli Report Examines Sexual Violence During and After Hamas-Led Attack
A two-year investigation by a team of researchers in Israel concluded that sexual violence by Hamas and its allies was widespread during and after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankIsraelGaza StripHamasUnited Nations
Earthquake Shakes Tehran, a City With Already Frayed Nerves
Iranian media said a moderate quake had shaken the capital around midnight local time.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
Tehran (Iran)IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
U.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile Capabilities
Secret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.By Adam Entous, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
uspolitics
IranHegseth, PeteTrump, Donald J
Map: 4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Iran
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 12 2026
world
A Shift in Ukraine
The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
world
RussiaUkraineChinaColombiaEscobar, Pablo
U.S. Might Restart Striking Iran, Trump and Hegseth Warn
With talks at an impasse, both sides are holding to positions their opponents call unacceptable, while the economic pain caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockade continues to grow.By Karoun Demirjian, Megan Mineiro, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzIsraelChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JHegseth, PeteCaine, John Daniel (1968- )Xi Jinping
Drones Are Leading Cause of Civilian Deaths in Sudan War, U.N. Says
The U.N. documented 880 deaths from strikes carried out by Sudan’s military or its paramilitary enemy, the Rapid Support Forces, between January and April.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldafrica
AfricaDarfur (Sudan)El Fasher (Sudan)SudanKhartoum (Sudan)Rapid Support Forces (Sudan)United Nations
Distracted and Bogged Down, Trump and Xi Enter a Summit of Reduced Ambitions
The war in Iran has cast a shadow of uncertainty on both superpowers, dimming early hopes that they could begin to address the larger issues that have frayed their relationship.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
uspolitics
ChinaTrump, Donald JXi Jinping
Kuwait Accuses Iran of Trying to Infiltrate Its Territory
Kuwait’s interior ministry said a group of armed Iranians arrived at Bubiyan Island in the Persian Gulf on May 1 aboard a rented fishing boat and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti soldiers.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
KuwaitPersian GulfIranIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Starmer has struggled with the economy, the Mandelson scandal and other issues.
By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldeurope
Nigerian Military Accused of War Crimes After Deadly Market Airstrikes
A military spokesman confirmed the bombing in Zamfara state, but said there was no verifiable evidence of civilian casualties.By Ruth Maclean and Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
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NigeriaAmnesty International
Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa
The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldafrica
AfricaFranceKenyaNairobi (Kenya)Paris (France)African UnionMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Ruto, WilliamTrump, Donald J
Labour’s deep losses in local elections reflect a shift in the public mood.
By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldeurope
The Iran War Is Taking the Color Out of Japan’s Best-Known Snack Bags
The food giant Calbee said shortages of naphtha, a crude-oil derivative used in inks, were forcing it to switch to black-and-white packaging for its salty products.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldasia
Japan
Britain’s Starmer Faces Calls to Resign. What Options Does He Have?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office on Tuesday morning. It’s one of several possible paths for the embattled leader after heavy losses in local elections.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirStreeting, WesBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )
Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Karoun Demirjian and Megan Mineiro
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
Who Might Challenge Starmer in a Leadership Contest?
Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner are among the possible contenders.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue May 12 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, Keir
