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Geopolitics

Israel Attacks Yemeni Capital, a Day After Houthi Drone Strike

The New York Times – World · US

The Israeli military said it was targeting sites linked to the Houthi militia, but a witness said a residential building was hit. A day earlier, a Houthi drone…

Geopolitics

Microsoft Disables Some Services to Israel’s Defense Ministry

The New York Times – World · US

Microsoft said it found that Israel was violating some terms of service for its products and that it does “not provide technology to facilitate mass surveillan…

Geopolitics

Gambians Say, ‘Thank You’ After U.S. Denied Local Officials Visas to Attend U.N. Gathering

The New York Times – World · US

Gambians who see officials’ attendance at international events as taxpayer-funded vacations were grateful when some officials were refused U.S. entry for the U…

Geopolitics

Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina

The New York Times – World · US

A $20 billion loan to support Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, could come with economic and political risks.

Geopolitics

Abbas’s Message on Gaza to the United Nations

The New York Times – World · US

The president of the Palestinian Authority addressed the U.N. General Assembly by video after the U.S. denied him a visa.

Geopolitics

Kennedy Says U.S. Rejects Global Health Goals

The New York Times – World · US

The nation’s top federal health official said the United States could not support W.H.O. policies that he claimed promoted abortion and “radical gender ideolog…

Geopolitics

Canada Orders Postal Service to End Door-to-Door Mail Delivery

The New York Times – World · US

The government’s previous attempts at postal service cuts were politically unpopular, but Canada Post’s dire financial situation has expedited them.

Geopolitics

As Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Targets Foreign Workers, China Woos Them

The New York Times – World · US

A new visa for science and engineering graduates is part of China’s effort to establish itself as the world leader in science and technology.

Geopolitics

Abbas’s Message to the United Nations

The New York Times – World · US

The president of the Palestinian Authority addressed the U.N. General Assembly by video after the U.S. denied him a visa.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu Addresses the U.N. as Gaza War Nears Two-Year Mark

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a Palestinian state, vowing to con…

Geopolitics

Israel’s isolation deepens with a wave of recognitions of Palestinian statehood.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of a Palestinian state, saying Israel…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu Took a Circuitous Route to the U.N. Meeting

The New York Times – World · US

The Israeli prime minister, who is subject to an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges, avoided France and Spain, which have sharply criticized t…

Geopolitics

Russian Assets, Frozen in Europe, Could Help Ukraine in New Plan

The New York Times – World · US

Germany’s chancellor is the latest to back a loan plan that is meant to send a message to Moscow that Ukraine will not collapse. But the idea carries risks.

Geopolitics

Thousands Protest Netanyahu’s U.N. Speech in NYC

The New York Times – World · US

Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square before making their way across town to the United Nations building.

Geopolitics

Digital IDs Are Being Introduced in the UK. Here’s How They’re Expected to Work.

The New York Times – World · US

The government said the new system would help to curb illegal migration, but opponents said it would infringe on citizens’ privacy.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu Wears QR Code Referencing Oct. 7 During U.N. Speech

The New York Times – World · US

During his speech to the U.N., Israel’s prime minister sought to focus attention on the carnage of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel that led to the war…

Geopolitics

Hackers Steal Children’s Data and Photos from U.K. Nursery Chain

The New York Times – World · US

Kido International, which runs nursery schools, reported the incident to the authorities after hackers posted sensitive data on the dark web and demanded a ran…

Geopolitics

Polish Skier Climbs Everest and Skis Down Without Extra Oxygen

The New York Times – World · US

Andrzej Bargiel, 37, became the first person to complete the feat.

Geopolitics

At U.N., China Casts Itself as Defender of International Order

The New York Times – World · US

Li Qiang, China’s second-highest-ranking official, portrayed Beijing as stable leader at a time when President Trump is pulling back from international institu…

Geopolitics

North Korea Sends Delegation From Pyongyang to General Assembly After Long Absence

The New York Times – World · US

The last time North Korea sent officials directly from the capital was in 2018, a year before direct diplomacy between its leader, Kim Jong-un, and President T…

Geopolitics

Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.

The New York Times – World · US

President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.

Geopolitics

U.K. Politician Admits Making Pro-Russia Statements in Return for Bribes

The New York Times – World · US

Nathan Gill, a former leader of Reform U.K. in Wales, pleaded guilty on Friday to charges of bribery while he was a member of the European Parliament.

Geopolitics

Defiant Netanyahu Denounces Palestine Recognition, to a Mostly Empty U.N. Hall

The New York Times – World · US

A Palestinian state would be “national suicide” for Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, but many of the diplomats and leaders at the assembly boyco…

Geopolitics

How Trump’s Latest Tariffs May Affect Your Medicines

The New York Times – World · US

The president said he would impose a tariff of 100 percent on certain brand-name drugs. Here’s what we know so far.

Geopolitics

Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina

The New York Times – World · US

The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug c…

Geopolitics

Trump Believes ‘We Have a Deal’ on Gaza. But a Host of Obstacles Remain.

The New York Times – World · US

Whether President Trump can help bring the war to an end will probably depend on how much he is willing to push Benjamin Netanyahu.

Geopolitics

Government Sets the Stage for a Labor Showdown at Canada Post

The New York Times – World · US

The government’s decision to end door-to-door mail delivery rekindled a walkout by postal workers and may affect thousands of jobs.

Geopolitics

Banner Year

The New York Times – World · US

Milestone birthdays occasion consideration of what we’ve done with our lives, and what we want to do with the time to come.

Geopolitics

Jerome Cohen, Lawyer Who Plumbed Chinese Legal System, Dies at 95

The New York Times – World · US

He pioneered the study of Chinese law, was among the first foreigners to practice commercial law in China and spoke out about human rights there.

Geopolitics

What Salt Typhoon Shows About the Cyber Power of China’s Spy Agency

The New York Times – World · US

Fears of U.S. surveillance drove Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to elevate the agency and put it at the center of his cyber ambitions.

Geopolitics

Inside Venezuela After U.S. Strikes Boats

The New York Times – World · US

The United States has blown up several boats in the Caribbean Sea and is now increasing its military presence off the coast of Venezuela. Julie Turkewitz, repo…

Geopolitics

Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the Crossfire

The New York Times – World · US

In June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck majo…

Geopolitics

Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk

The New York Times – World · US

On a visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action.

Geopolitics

Russia Hammers Kyiv in 12-Hour Drone Assault

The New York Times – World · US

At least four people were killed in the attack, which also wounded dozens of civilians in the capital and around the country.

Geopolitics

What Questions Do You Have About Trump and the World?

The New York Times – World · US

“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to Peter Baker, our chief White House correspondent.

Geopolitics

U.S. Says It Will Revoke Colombian President’s Visa

The New York Times – World · US

The State Department called President Gustavo Petro of Colombia reckless after he called for U.S. soldiers to disobey President Trump at a pro-Palestinian rall…

Geopolitics

Outages to Government Services Continue After Fire at South Korean Data Center

The New York Times – World · US

Hundreds of state services were still offline the day after a lithium battery exploded during maintenance work at a data center, officials said. The fire was e…

Geopolitics

World Leaders of a Worried Center-Left Gather to Discuss Ways to Fight Back

The New York Times – World · US

Mark Carney, Keir Starmer, Pete Buttigieg and Jacinda Ardern were among those at a London summit as a rising populist right appears to threaten progressive pol…

Geopolitics

India Detains Popular Leader of Protest Movement

The New York Times – World · US

Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested on Friday, is the face of resistance to what he says is government overreach in a small but strategically important Himalayan …

Geopolitics

Russia and China Fail to Delay U.N. ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program

The New York Times – World · US

The unsuccessful bid to put off the sanctions for six months over Iran’s nuclear program means they would go into effect early Sunday in Iran.

Geopolitics

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Is Expected to Make Rare Visit to Egypt

The New York Times – World · US

Ambassador Mike Huckabee is to travel to Cairo for talks that officials said would focus on the Gaza war and tensions between Israel and Egypt.

Geopolitics

Doctors Without Borders Closes in Gaza City as Israel Intensifies Offensive

The New York Times – World · US

Doctors Without Borders pulled its staff from Gaza City as the medical system buckled. The U.N. has warned that more hospitals may have to close.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu’s Defiant U.N. Speech Aimed at Home as Well as the World

The New York Times – World · US

The Israeli prime minister faced walkouts and protests at the United Nations, but signaled that resisting Palestinian statehood could become the core of his ap…

Geopolitics

Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 38 in India

The New York Times – World · US

The stampede took place at an event for Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, the popular actor known professionally as Vijay.

Geopolitics

China’s Small Steps Look Bigger Next to Trump’s Retreat

The New York Times – World · US

Beijing’s climate and trade pledges at the U.N. highlighted how modest moves can stand out when the United States is pulling back from global leadership.

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