The Russian and Chinese leaders drew on a shared view of their countries’ roles in World War II to cast their modern-day partnership as a […]
Month: September 2025
Ukraine Pursues a Weapons Buildup More Potent Than Any Security Guarantee
Kyiv sees a well-equipped army as a stronger deterrent to Moscow than any Western pledges to defend it. It is working to attract billions to […]
How Jair Bolsonaro Tried, and Failed, to Stage a Coup in Brazil
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, stands trial on Tuesday, accused of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 elections. Evidence suggests this is how he […]
Xi’s Parade to Showcase China’s Military Might and Circle of Autocrats
China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir […]
Putin Finds a Growing Embrace on the Global Stage
Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine.
Landslide Kills More Than 1,000 People in Sudan, Rebel Group Says
The landslide leveled a village in the remote Marra mountains, the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army said. It asked international aid organizations for help in recovering bodies.
With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War
Under pressure from the government and each other, some of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups are amassing homemade mortars, land mines, rocket-propelled grenades and bomber […]
What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan
Hundreds of people were killed and more than 2,500 were injured, according to the Taliban government, and the death toll was expected to rise.
Israel’s New Negotiating Stance Is Likely to Prolong Gaza War, Experts Say
A shift toward pressing for a permanent cease-fire deal, alongside plans for a new offensive in Gaza City, means the fighting is unlikely to end […]
Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit
Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.