How Russia’s Tactics Give Them an Advantage in U.S.-led Peace Talks

Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the…

Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup

Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be…

Sudan’s Military Is Driving Rival Fighters Out of Khartoum, a Major Shift in Civil War

In dramatic scenes that appear to mark a turning point…

South Korea Wildfires Kill Dozens of People

At least 24 people are dead, including the pilot of…

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Cease-fire: What to Know

It remains unclear if a deal to ensure safe shipping…

Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality

Allies say the foreign policy version of “flood the zone”…

How Ukraine’s Widows Are Shouldering Their Grief

It’s impossible to say how many widows the war in…

Houthis Launch Latest Missile at Israel Amid Warnings of Retaliation

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed group based in Yemen, have launched…

Modi’s BJP Leads in Elections in Delhi Region

Control of the assembly in New Delhi is set to…

In Northern Gaza, Staying and Evacuation Both Carry Deadly Risks

For Gazans facing Israel’s latest offensive against Hamas in the…

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A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)

Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf,…

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Europe Talks Tough on Military Spending, but Unity Is Fracturing

European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the…

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Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins

The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help…

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What to Know About the Only US Military Base in Greenland

Since World War II, American forces have been stationed on the island. Today, from a…

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White House Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea

The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant…

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How a Cheap Drone Punctured Chernobyl’s Steel Shield During the Ukraine War

The steel shell that encloses the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was built…

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In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Will Be a Rarer Sight

The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the…

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What Makes Sydney’s Pondi Beach Different? It’s 50 Miles Inland.

It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to…

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U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials

The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind…

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Trump Did What Castros Couldn’t: Take Radio Martí Off the Air

For four decades, a U.S.-financed broadcaster provoked the ire of the communist government in Cuba. President Trump dismantled it in a matter of days.

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To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.

A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is…

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Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

For years, the country has failed to enact financial and governance overhauls required by lenders. The recent fighting has made that problem urgent.

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Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know

American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.

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How Russia’s Tactics Give Them an Advantage in U.S.-led Peace Talks

Moscow’s demands are slowing the process and giving it the advantage in talks with a deal-hungry United States, experts said.

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Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup

Brazil’s top court ruled that the former president will be tried over his role in a vast plot to cling to power after his 2022 election loss.

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Sudan’s Military Is Driving Rival Fighters Out of Khartoum, a Major Shift in Civil War

In dramatic scenes that appear to mark a turning point in nearly two years of civil war, Sudan’s military is driving fighters of its rival, the Rapid Support Forces, out…

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South Korea Wildfires Kill Dozens of People

At least 24 people are dead, including the pilot of a helicopter that crashed during efforts to contain fires that have burned for days, fueled by strong winds.

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Syrian Rebels Push South, Despite Efforts to Slow Them

Government forces appeared to be reinforcing crucial strongholds including the capital, Damascus, and the major city of Homs.

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Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative

It appeared to be the deepest Israeli operation by sea and ground inside Lebanon during the current war.

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How Trump’s Tariff Threats Tore the U.S.-Canada Bond

Patriotic sentiment is bursting in Canada after President Trump’s threat to apply hefty tariffs and even annex the country. The damage to the two nations’ relationship could be lasting.

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Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?

India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of dangerous toxins around homes, playgrounds and schools.

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