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The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know

Ukraine signed a deal giving the United States control over a share of its future revenue from natural resources, a long-awaited agreement that Kyiv hopes will clear the way for continued U.S. support.

Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons

President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

Armed Syrians Take Defense of a Besieged Druse City Into Their Own Hands

Amid sectarian clashes that killed seven men in Jaramana, Syria, tense residents say the government isn’t doing enough to protect them, and are organizing to guard the city.

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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Vietnam has been greatly transformed in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. Poverty has been virtually eliminated. Globalization has added both pressures and opportunities. Vietnam today is young, on the move and changing fast.

Israeli Military Intervenes in Syrian Sectarian Violence

Israel launched airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday and threatened to strike government forces there if clashes persisted between pro-government fighters and militiamen from the Druse minority.

Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees

Many undocumented Afghan migrants have Pakistani spouses and have lived in the country for years. Nevertheless, the government says they must leave.

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Mark Carney’s Liberals Win Canada’s Election. Here Are 4 Takeaways.

Prime Minister Mark Carney led his Liberal Party to a narrow victory in Canada’s pivotal election on Monday, securing a fourth term in power for the party and a renewed mandate to lead the fight against President Trump over trade and the nation’s sovereignty.

Zelensky Calls Putin’s 72-Hour Truce Pledge ‘Manipulation’

Russian forces launched 100 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian authorities said on Tuesday, killing a child and wounding several people just hours after the Kremlin declared a unilateral three-day cease-fire starting on May 8.

Finnish Leader Warns the Kremlin: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’

President Alexander Stubb of Finland, who has become an interlocutor in peace talks, said in an interview with The New York Times that he doesn’t want Ukraine to suffer the same fate his country once endured.

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Putin Orders 3-Day Truce in Ukraine Next Month, Kremlin Says

President Vladimir Putin of Russia ordered a three-day unilateral cease-fire in Ukraine next week, the Kremlin said on Monday, after President Trump reiterated his frustration with Russia’s refusal to stop the war.

Widespread Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal were hit by a major power outage on Monday, bringing to a halt daily activity throughout the two countries, with businesses shutting down along with trains, subways and airline flights.

Canada Votes: What’s at Stake?

Many Canadians believe Monday’s election is the most important of their lifetime. Here's what's at stake.

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Senior Russian Officer Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow

A senior Russian military commander was killed on Friday in a car explosion in a Moscow suburb, investigators said, the latest in a series of apparent assassinations targeting Ukraine’s opponents inside Russia that have come as cease-fire talks show few signs of progress.

Israel’s A.I. Experiments in Gaza War Raise Ethical Concerns

Israel developed new artificial intelligence tools to gain an advantage in the Gaza war. The technologies have sometimes led to fatal consequences.

In Trade War Clash With Washington, China Refuses to Take the Bait

The Trump administration has been saying that the U.S. and China are engaged in talks to resolve the trade war, but Beijing asserts that no such discussions are happening.

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Russia Pummels Kyiv, Prompting Rare Rebuke From Trump

Russia killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others in a huge attack on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday, prompting President Trump to issue a rare public critique of Moscow just hours after he lashed out at President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

Crisis Deepens for India and Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply on Thursday, as the Pakistani government said it would consider it “an act of war” if India followed through on a threat to block the flow of crucial rivers as punishment for a deadly militant attack this week in Kashmir.

At 99, a Seminal Asian Leader Reflects on a Contentious Legacy

In his first, 22-year stretch as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad transformed Malaysia’s economy. But he was also accused of being a strongman and antisemite. In an interview, he offers a self-assessment.

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Vance Outlines U.S. Plan for Ukraine That Sharply Favors Russia

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called on Ukraine to accept a U.S. peace proposal that closely aligns with longstanding Russian goals, including a “freeze” of territorial lines in the three-year war, acceptance of the annexation of Crimea by Russia and a prohibition on Ukraine becoming part of the NATO alliance.

Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies

In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

India Takes Aim at Pakistan After Slaughter of Civilians in Kashmir

One day after militants killed 26 people in a tourist group in Kashmir, the Indian government pointed a finger at its archnemesis, Pakistan, announcing a series of punitive actions against its neighbor and hinting at further retaliation.

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Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks

Both the Kremlin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine suggested this week that they would be open to direct negotiations, making new but tentative diplomatic overtures as President Trump pushes for a peace deal.

At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir

Militants opened fire on a group of tourists in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least two dozen and injuring many more, according to government officials and local media reports.

U.S. Tells Its Diplomats in Vietnam to Avoid War Anniversary Events

The United States has told its senior diplomats in Vietnam not to take part in events marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. The reversal adds another Trump administration blow to decades of reconciliation efforts.

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Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88

Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church’s first Latin American pope, died on Monday at 88. After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.

Trump’s Aid Cuts Hit the Hungry in a City of Shellfire and Starvation

The stark consequences of the U.S.A.I.D. rollback are evident in few places as clearly as in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has combined with a staggering humanitarian catastrophe.

Ukraine Says Russia Broke Its Own Easter Cease-Fire Vow

Despite the Kremlin’s promise of a cease-fire for Easter, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the front lines had seen artillery fire and drone attacks, and that his troops were responding. Russia accused Ukraine of breaking the truce.

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Rubio Says U.S. to Decide in Days if End to War in Ukraine Is ‘Doable’

The United States will abandon efforts to end the war in Ukraine if it proves impossible to broker meaningful progress in the next several days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in remarks that piled pressure on Kyiv as he departed Paris on Friday.

Choking, Shaking, Foaming at the Mouth: Syrians Recount Gas Attack

Syria’s ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want justice.

How Does a Nation Charm China? Name a Boulevard After Xi Jinping.

China is the biggest foreign patron of Cambodia, where Xi Jinping concluded a tour of Southeast Asia. But the region also needs to curry favor with President Trump.

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Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other

With diplomacy on the war in Ukraine splintering in various directions, President Emmanuel Macron of France held meetings Thursday with top American officials that were designed to preserve at least the appearance of a united front.

Israel Strikes Area With Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans

Israel bombarded an encampment for Palestinians displaced by the war in southern Gaza and killed at least a dozen people, including children, the Civil Defense emergency rescue service in the territory said on Thursday.

France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom

President Emmanuel Macron said that it was time to “recognize the truth of history,” 200 years after King Charles X recognized the independence of Haiti but demanded that its former French colonists be paid an enormous sum for that freedom.

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Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.

Journalists at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who have been imprisoned for their work are dismayed by the Trump administration's effort to close the outlet.

‘Now You’re Dead’: Freed Hostage Recounts Captivity in Gaza

Keith Siegel, who spent 484 days as a hostage in Gaza, described the physical and psychological distress he endured, in an interview with The New York Times.

Palliative Care Doctor Is Charged With Serial Murder of 15 Patients in Germany

The authorities in Germany charged a Berlin palliative care doctor on Wednesday with the murder of 15 patients over the course of three years. The public prosecutor also said that a further 75 patient deaths were being investigated as suspicious.

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‘We Don’t Have a Day or Night of Calm’

The missile attacks on Sumy, Ukraine on Palm Sunday have left residents with little hope of a cease-fire.

‘Alien Enemies’ or Innocent Men? Inside Trump’s Rushed Effort to Deport 238 Migrants

The Trump administration sent migrants to a prison in El Salvador under a wartime act, calling them members of a Venezuelan gang. But a New York Times investigation found little evidence of criminal backgrounds or links to the gang.

Airport Was Repeatedly Warned on Bird Strikes Before Deadly South Korea Crash

Operators of the airport where Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed in December, killing 179, failed to meet both international and South Korean guidelines intended to prevent such strikes.

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Trump Describes Russia’s Deadly Strike on Ukrainian City as ‘Horrible’

President Trump has said Russia’s deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy was “a mistake,” calling it a “horrible thing” even as members of his administration went further with condemnation that served as a rare critique of Moscow while the White House is pushing for a cease-fire.

Ecuador’s President Wins Re-election in Nation Rocked by Drug Violence

Ecuador’s president, who unexpectedly surged in the polls to secure a shortened term in 2023, was declared the victor of the presidential election with a decisive lead on Sunday in a race that showed voters’ faith in his vows to tackle the security crisis with an iron fist.

Xi’s Visit Highlights Dilemma for Southeast Asia in U.S.-China Trade War

China’s leader is on a charm offensive in Southeast Asia, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.

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Trump Envoy Meets With Putin Seeking to Rekindle Ukraine War Talks

President Trump’s special envoy arrived in Russia on Friday to try to make progress on cease-fire talks over the war in Ukraine, meeting with President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Separately in Belgium, Ukraine's allies pledged new military support and raised doubts about Moscow’s desire for peace.

Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With the U.S.

Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position on nuclear talks with the U.S., arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.

A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks

The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed monasteries.

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Search Ends for Victims in Dominican Republic Collapse That Killed 221

Authorities in the Dominican Republic on Thursday ended their search for bodies trapped in the Jet Set nightclub, where a roof collapsed during a concert, killing 221 people.

Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War

President Trump spared Russia from the tariffs he had imposed on 180 other nations in a bid to reshape global trade. But that did not exempt the country from the ensuing economic havoc.

How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal

American officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

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Europe Votes to Retaliate on Some Trump Tariffs, Hours Before His Pivot

The European Union on Wednesday approved its first retaliation measures in response to President Trump’s tariffs, a plan that was thrown into uncertainty just hours later, when Mr. Trump announced he would be ramping up tariffs on China while pausing some of his levies on other countries.

Where Ukrainian Children Once Played, Piles of Toys Memorialize the Dead

A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.

Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria

The Islamic State has shown renewed vigor in Syria, attracting fighters and increasing attacks, according to the United Nations and U.S. officials, adding to the volatility of a country still reeling since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

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Zelensky Claims Capture of 2 Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Tuesday that two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces had been taken as prisoners of war. The Ukrainian president pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in peace.

Frantic Search for Survivors as Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Kills At Least 27

Officials worked frantically Tuesday to find survivors of a deadly roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, where at least 27 people died, the authorities said.

Pilots Discussed Alternate Ways to Land Before Deadly Jeju Air Crash

The pilots of Jeju Air Flight 2216 signaled three different plans for landing the stricken plane in the minutes before it crashed and killed 179 people in South Korea, according to a partial transcript obtained by The Times.

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Europe Gears Up to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs

European Union officials are taking a two-part approach to President Trump’s unfolding trade war, offering to slash tariffs on cars and industrial products even as they prepare to retaliate imminently with wide-ranging levies.

In Odesa, Many Wonder About the Benefits of a Black Sea Cease-Fire With Russia

Ukrainian Navy officers and business owners in the port city pondered what Kyiv could gain from a truce after it pushed back Russian vessels and resumed commercial shipping.

Video Shows Search for Missing Gaza Paramedics Before Israelis Shoot Rescuers

The Palestine Red Crescent released a video made by a paramedic before he was killed, and called the deaths of 15 rescue workers “a full-fledged war crime.” Israel has said it is investigating.

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Russia Executes P.O.W.s Without Caring Who Watches, Ukraine Says

Live drone footage allows Ukraine to observe what it views as war crimes unfold in real time, soldiers say.

Israeli Military Expands Ground Operations in Gaza City

The Israeli military pressed deeper into northern Gaza by ground on Friday after issuing a series of evacuation orders calling on Palestinians to flee, part of its escalating offensive against Hamas in the war-battered Gaza Strip.

Welcome to Birmingham, England — Mind the Rats

A pay strike by garbage collectors in Birmingham, Britain’s second-largest city, has left 17,000 tons of rotting trash on its streets, raising public health concerns.

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