Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:50:53 +0000 The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.: Russia Is Finding the Gaps in Ukraine’s Front Line
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000 The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.: Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:37:30 +0000 By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.: The Secret Sauce in ‘Heated Rivalry’? Canada.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:56:37 +0000 The global television phenomenon is full of Canadian iconography and subsidized by Canadian taxpayers. On Thursday, it came home to celebrate.: Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:17:03 +0000 Washington and Buenos Aires are working on an agreement to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other nations to the South American country.: The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:43:05 +0000 Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.: International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:03:38 +0000 A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.: South Korean Stocks, Kospi Index Are Trading at a Record High
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:03:26 +0000 Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.: Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:31:25 +0000 Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.: Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:29:21 +0000 The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.: Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:22:39 +0000 The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.: Southern Africa Faces Devastating Flooding During Rainy Season
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:43:50 +0000 More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.: Trump Warns Iran With Military Muscle, but Risks a Regional War
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:21:02 +0000 Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.: In Beijing, Starmer and Xi Seek a Way Around a Volatile U.S.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:40:42 +0000 Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.: U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:09:38 +0000 The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.: Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:06:12 +0000 As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know.: Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:20:51 +0000 An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.: Trump Moves to Cut All Oil to Cuba as U.S. Targets Its Government
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:47:20 +0000 President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba appeared to be directed largely at Mexico, the only nation that has sent any meaningful fuel shipments to the island.: Drilling Through the Thwaites Glacier for Clues to Its Melting
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:59:02 +0000 A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice.: Algae Growth on Greenland’s Ice Contributes to Melting, Studies Show
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:11:07 +0000 New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.: A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:46:55 +0000 Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.: Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:46:27 +0000 A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.: Panamanian Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:24:59 +0000 The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who has said he wants the U.S. to control the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.: Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:55:43 +0000 As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.: Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Overhaul of Oil Sector
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:25:43 +0000 Bowing to Trump administration pressure, the new legislation improves conditions for foreign oil companies and opens the way to slash the taxes they pay.: A Global Pop Music Melting Pot
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:44:37 +0000 The era of American dominance is over. Music now comes from artists everywhere listening to each other.: NATO to Hold Military Exercise Without U.S., Its Largest Member
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:54:01 +0000 The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.: Canada Signs Auto Deal With South Korea, Moving Further from the U.S.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:10:36 +0000 The agreement, while scarce on details, is the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney to reduce Canada’s reliance on trade with the U.S.: French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:31:26 +0000 French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.: Svalbard Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter (for Now), Study Finds
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:15:30 +0000 Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.: Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:36:54 +0000 The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.: European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:15:05 +0000 The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.: Netanyahu Vows to Cut Israel’s Reliance on U.S. Military Aid
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:30:19 +0000 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.: How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:44:29 +0000 Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?: She Couldn’t Defend Herself, but He Wasn’t Charged With Rape
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:34:21 +0000 A decision in China not to charge a man who fathered children with a woman with a mental illness has set off a debate about consent and the state’s push for babies.: Rubio Says Venezuela Will Submit Monthly Budget to White House
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:06:15 +0000 Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.: Why the NORAD Cold War Pact Between the U.S. and Canada Is News
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:32:25 +0000 The State Department clarified comments made by the U.S. Ambassador to Canada that NORAD would be “altered” if that country did not purchase American F-35 jets.: Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:39:21 +0000 The aircraft was carrying 15 people, and the authorities said there were no survivors.: Hillary Clinton and Tucker Carlson Speak at Saudi Business Forum
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:53:37 +0000 The Democrat and the hard-right commentator found at least one thing to agree upon as they spoke at a conference in Riyadh.: Canada’s New Reality
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:15:40 +0000 What can we learn from Canada’s pivot away from the U.S.?: Landslide Leaves Town in Sicily Perched on a Cliff’s Edge
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:06:04 +0000 “We are in a movie, in a horror film,” said a resident of Niscemi, where a widening chasm is threatening the town’s historic center.: South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:32:05 +0000 The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.: Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:44:42 +0000 U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.: Camping on Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:53:55 +0000 After working and camping for a week on Thwaites Glacier, scientists were ready to start drilling into the ice, if only the weather would let them.: Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:40:11 +0000 Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.: After Russian Strike Kills Five, Train Sheds Burned Cars and Carries On
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:10:35 +0000 One Ukrainian passenger, who escaped injury after stepping out of a carriage for a cigarette, recalled carrying a bloodied woman away from the burning train.: Putin, Still Harboring Assad, Welcomes New Syrian Leader to Moscow Again
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:02:22 +0000 This is the second time that President Vladimir V. Putin has hosted President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the fall of the Russia-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.: Missing in Kabul: The U.S. Citizen Witnesses Say Was Held by the Taliban
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:58:32 +0000 Taliban officials deny holding a U.S.-Afghan citizen, who witnesses and U.S. officials say was detained by Afghanistan’s intelligence services in 2022.: Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer Than Ever to Apocalypse
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:57:41 +0000 Wars, climate change, disruptive technologies and the rise of autocracy over the past year prompted scientists to set the clock at 85 seconds to midnight.: Ajit Pawar, a Veteran Indian Politician, Among 5 Killed in Plane Crash
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:52:13 +0000 Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra State, was on board a charter jet that crashed as it was coming in to land.: Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:10:38 +0000 “He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.: In Kherson, Ukraine, Every Step Outside Risks Death by Drone
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:55:02 +0000 Russian attacks on civilians in Kherson, in southern Ukraine, have forced important aspects of life to go underground, offering a vision of a postapocalyptic future.: After Naval Drills With Iran, South Africa Faces New U.S. Attacks
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:02:16 +0000 The exercises were the second time in six months that President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to be blindsided by his own military regarding relations with Tehran.: In Nigeria, a Catholic Bishop Tries to Tone Down the Uproar After U.S. Missile Strikes
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:43 +0000 Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, often called “the conscience of the nation,” has been trying to tone down the uproar after President Trump bombed a region in his diocese.: The Rise and Fall of South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:23:06 +0000 Kim Keon Hee is the first former presidential spouse in South Korea to be convicted on a criminal charge. Her downfall began after her husband declared martial law.: Former French Senator Convicted of Drugging a Colleague, Intending to Assault Her
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:05:14 +0000 The trial took on special resonance in France, a year after a court found Dominique Pelicot and dozens of other men guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was sedated.: How Iran Crushed an Uprising
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:59:23 +0000 A visual investigation by The New York Times shows the breadth and ferocity of the regime’s crackdown across the country.: Spain Offers Undocumented Migrants a Legal Way to Stay
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:03:10 +0000 The measure, unexpectedly approved, comes as other countries are cracking down on immigration.: How Computer Warfare Is Becoming Part of the Pentagon’s Arsenal
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:50:22 +0000 The military tested a new approach in Venezuela and during strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.