
Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s Why.
The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.By Maria Abi-Habib, Eric Schmitt, Christiaan Triebert and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldamericas
RussiaVenezuelaMaduro, Nicolas

A Failed State Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?
A fragile democracy, the Weimar Republic, briefly took hold in Germany before the Nazis seized power. Now, Weimar’s collapse is seen as a warning.By Clay Risen
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldeurope
Weimar (Germany)

Britain Investigates Elon Musk’s X Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.By Adam Satariano
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainX (Formerly Twitter)X.ai IncOfcomMusk, Elon

Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate, Foreign Minister Says
The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.By Aurelien Breeden and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesTehran (Iran)Trump, Donald JAraghchi, Abbas

As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
Despite an internet blackout, reports are emerging of a rise in deadly violence as protests spurred by economic woes have snowballed into a mass movement.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelPezeshkian, MasoudKhamenei, Ali

The Tug of War at the Top of the World
For decades, an Arctic archipelago called Svalbard has served as a rare refuge of international cooperation. Those days are over.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Sarah Hurtes, Louise Krüger and Emile Ducke
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldeurope
European UnionKing & SpaldingNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

How ‘Mr. Nobody’ in a Small-Town School Took on Putin
Pavel Talankin was a school events coordinator and videographer. When Russia overhauled the curriculum to make students into patriotic soldiers, he kept his camera rolling. The footage became a film that is shortlisted for an Oscar.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
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RussiaUkraineTalankin, PavelBorenstein, David (Filmmaker)Putin, Vladimir V

Israeli Police Question Top Netanyahu Aide Over Leaked Document Case
Tzachi Braverman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, was detained for questioning on Sunday over accusations that he sought to impede an investigation.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
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IsraelHamasBraverman, Tzachi (1959- )Netanyahu, BenjaminFeldstein, Eliezer

Syrian Military Takes Aleppo Neighborhoods After Clashes With Kurds
The takeover ended one of the worst outbreaks of violence between the central government and the Kurdish-led forces since the end of the civil war just over a year ago.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
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Aleppo (Syria)SyriaSyrian Democratic Forcesal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Trump Is the Political Earthquake Shaking Latin America
The U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro has divided the region. But every nation wants to avoid being next.By Jack Nicas and Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
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ArgentinaBrazilColombiaVenezuelaBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaMaduro, NicolasMilei, JavierPetro, GustavoSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Trump Threats and Venezuela Strike Leave Mexico Agonizing Over How to Respond
President Claudia Sheinbaum and her inner circle have been grappling with the right tone to strike in the country’s response to the Venezuela strike for fear of antagonizing the White House.By Paulina Villegas and James Wagner
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
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VenezuelaMexicoState DepartmentMaduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JVance, J D

Schools in Occupied Ukraine Aim to Turn Children Into Russian Nationalists
Required lessons are heavy on militarism and pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian propaganda. Some people make an arduous escape, partly to avoid the indoctrination.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldeurope
UkraineLuhansk (Ukraine)Kherson (Ukraine)Crimea (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir V

India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.By Mujib Mashal and Saif Hasnat
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldasia
IndiaBangladeshBangladesh Nationalist PartyBharatiya Janata PartyBangladesh Awami LeagueJamaat-e-IslamiYunus, MuhammadWazed, HasinaModi, Narendra

Here’s What to Know About the Protests in Iran
Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy have spread across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities and the threat of U.S. military action.By Abdi Latif Dahir, Leily Nikounazar, Farnaz Fassihi and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sat Jan 03 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, AliAmini, Mahsa (2000-22)Trump, Donald JHemmati, AbdolnaserPezeshkian, Masoud

Trump’s India Envoy Offers Hope Amid a Strained Relationship
Sergio Gor, a confidant of the U.S. president, took up his post as ambassador in New Delhi with ties between the countries at their lowest ebb in decades.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldasia
IndiaUnited StatesGor, SergioTrump, Donald JModi, Narendra

Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
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VenezuelaMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

Europe and China Take Step to Resolve Dispute on Electric Vehicles
The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
business
European CommissionEuropean UnionVolkswagen AGMinistry of Commerce (China)

Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza, Building by Building
More than 2,500 buildings have been destroyed since the start of the cease-fire, according to a New York Times analysis. Israel says it is demilitarizing Gaza.By Samuel Granados, Adam Rasgon, Iyad Abuheweila and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza City (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripIsraelHamas

Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better for the Climate?
The idea of cows grazing in a pasture seems idyllic. We asked experts how their emissions stack up compared to factory farms.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Published on : Mon Jan 12 2026
climate

Deposed Shah’s Son Hopes Trump Will Put Iran Regime ‘Down for Good’
Reza Pahlavi, once the crown prince of Iran, says protesters there have been emboldened by President Trump suggesting that he could take military action.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldeurope
IranPahlavi, Reza (1960- )Trump, Donald JKhamenei, Ali

Famed Nigerian Author Blames Death of Toddler Son on Negligent Care
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is accusing a private hospital in Lagos of administering an overdose of a sedative, prompting an outpouring of complaints by Nigerians about their health care system.By Dionne Searcey and Ismail Auwal
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldafrica
Lagos (Nigeria)Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, Md)Adichie, Chimamanda NgoziTinubu, Bola Ahmed

Mass Protests in Iran and Trump’s Threats
A question now hangs over the country: Is Iran the next target of an emboldened U.S. president?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
world
IranTrump, Donald JMaduro, Nicolas

Malaysia and Indonesia Block Access to Grok Because of Sexually Explicit Content
Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has produced a flood of explicit images featuring real people in recent weeks.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldasia
IndonesiaMalaysiaX.ai IncMusk, Elon

Are You Fat Enough to Play in This Soccer League?
Man v Fat, a soccer league founded in Britain a decade ago, is expanding in the United States, bringing with it a self-deprecating approach to shedding pounds.By Thomas Fuller
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
us
Dallas (Tex)Great BritainTexas

Australia Wildfires Burn Nearly 900,000 Acres
Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaMelbourne (Australia)New South Wales (Australia)Victoria (Australia)

Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Night
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence.By Farnaz Fassihi and Malachy Browne
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Back
Delcy Rodríguez got American help with the return of an oil tanker linked to one of her political rivals that had left the country without authorization.By Anatoly Kurmanaev and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Sun Jan 11 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaPetroleos de Venezuela SARodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Saab, AlexTrump, Donald J

Nearly 13,000 Irish Passports Are Recalled Over ‘Technical Issue’
The recall affects passports issued between Dec. 23 and Jan. 6, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldeurope
IrelandUnited States

Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed
After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.”By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaNorwegian Nobel CommitteeTrump, Donald JMachado, Maria Corina

Acquired Tastes
The dream of cohabitating with a group of friends is an attractive fantasy, but we can benefit from its lessons, regardless of our living situation.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
briefing

The Former ‘Minister of Everything’ Quits Office Amid One Last Political Storm
Once a powerful force under Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland ended her time in politics on Friday.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldcanada
CanadaFreeland, ChrystiaTrudeau, JustinCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Inside Iran’s Protests: How a Plunging Currency Set Off Wide Unrest
In a serious challenge to Iran’s authoritarian government, angry protests have spread from the markets and universities of major cities to the impoverished towns in the hinterland.By Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi, Sanjana Varghese and Jon Hazell
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldeurope
IranTehran (Iran)Supreme National Security Council (Iran)Khamenei, AliPezeshkian, Masoud

Why Putin Went Quiet When Challenged by Trump Over Venezuela
For the Russian leader, courting President Trump to secure a favorable resolution in Ukraine, and possibly more, is far more important.By Paul Sonne, Valerie Hopkins and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldeurope
VenezuelaRussiaUnited StatesMaduro, NicolasPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Trump Eyes Greenland, and Europe Figures Its Best Bet Is a Negotiation
European officials were stunned that President Trump restated his desire for Greenland after a yearlong effort to dissuade him, according to diplomats and others.By Michael D. Shear, Eric Schmitt, Steven Erlanger and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkGreenlandEuropeUnited StatesEuropean CommissionEuropean UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationFrederiksen, MetteMiller, Stephen (1985- )Trump, Donald J

How Venezuela’s New Leader Went From Revolutionary to Trump’s Orbit
Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.By Simon Romero and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaUnited StatesCitgo Petroleum CorpOwens Illinois IncBaba (Swami Muktananda)Correa, RafaelEl Aissami, TareckMaduro, NicolasNiehous, William F (1931-2013)Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Rodriguez, Jorge J (1965- )Trump, Donald J

No Amazon, No Gmail: Trump Sanctions Upend the Lives of I.C.C. Judges
President Trump’s retaliation against top officials at the International Criminal Court has shut them out of American services and made even routine daily tasks a challenge.By Marlise Simons
Published on : Sat Jan 10 2026
worldeurope
Hague (Netherlands)International Criminal CourtTrump, Donald J