
Live Updates: U.S. Forces Intercept Oil Tanker That Defied Blockade of Venezuela
The U.S. military had been pursuing the Russian-flagged tanker as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuela. The move deepens a confrontation with Russia after the U.S. ouster of Venezuela’s president.Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026

Europe and Rest of World Try to Come to Terms With Trump the Imperialist
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkGreenlandUkraineVenezuelaRussiaEuropeEuropean UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationFrederiksen, MetteTrump, Donald J

Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkEuropeGreenlandArctic RegionsFrederiksen, MetteRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Cuba’s Long-Suffering Economy Is Now in ‘Free Fall’
With widespread power outages, medicine shortages and rising food prices, experts say Cuba’s economy has never been worse, with the crisis coming just as the supply of Venezuelan oil is threatened.By David C. Adams and Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldamericas
CubaVenezuelaDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Russia Sends Naval Vessel to Escort Oil Tanker U.S. Is Pursuing
The development deepens the confrontation over the tanker formerly known as the Bella 1, which the United States wants to seize but which Russia has sought to protect.By Adam Sella, Nicholas Nehamas and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldamericas
RussiaVenezuelaTrump, Donald J

The Players to Know in Venezuela’s Leadership
Since President Trump deposed Nicolás Maduro, his entrenched web of loyalists has appeared to remain intact. Here’s a look at some of the most influential.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Cabello, DiosdadoMaduro, NicolasPadrino Lopez, VladimirRodriguez, Jorge J (1965- )

The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
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Antarctic RegionsCaracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaUnited StatesNew York CityConocoPhillipsChevron CorporationEnvironmental Protection AgencyExxon Mobil CorpMachado, Maria CorinaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Maduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Official Advisers From China, Cuba, Iran and Russia, Officials Say
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was said to have listed the Trump administration’s demands to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in a classified meeting Monday with senior congressional leaders.By Julian E. Barnes, Edward Wong and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
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ChinaCubaIranRussiaUnited StatesVenezuelaRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Displaced Palestinians in Egypt Await Reopening of Gaza Border
Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Egypt face an uncertain future as they navigate obstacles to staying in the country and returning home to Gaza. The New York Times spoke to a family that remains separated despite a truce in the territory.By Alex Pena, Saher Alghorra, Monika Cvorak and Jon Hazell
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
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China Sells the World on Its Duty-Free Island, Amid a $1 Trillion Trade Surplus
Policies meant to lure importers to Hainan, a resort island off China’s coast, signal an opening up, Beijing says. One expert calls it a “bait and switch.”By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
business
Hainan Island (China)ChinaSanya (China)Xi JinpingTrump, Donald J

Zelensky’s Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk Peace
With Russia still seen as unlikely to stop fighting, the Ukrainian leader’s tone has shifted from upbeat to cautionary.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaEuropeZelensky, Volodymyr

Israel Tells Doctors Without Borders to End Its Work in Gaza
The move against the medical aid group enforces policies limiting criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war and requiring personal details about Gazan employees.By David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelDoctors Without Borders

Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests
Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.By Erika Solomon and Arijeta Lajka
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranKhamenei, Ali

Winter Weather Snarls Travel Across Northern Europe
Ice and winds disrupted airports and caused car accidents this week. More snow is expected in Amsterdam and Brussels on Wednesday.By Aimee Ortiz, Jeanna Smialek, Ségolène Le Stradic and Judson Jones
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
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Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified
Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaCaracas (Venezuela)

Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism
Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldeurope
UkraineMain Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) (Ukraine)Ukrainian State Security ServiceZelensky, Volodymyr

Here’s the latest.
By Paul Sonne, Julian E. Barnes, James Wagner and Stanley Reed
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldamericas

Map: 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippine Sea
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldasia

An emergency order from the Venezuelan government appears to criminalize support for the U.S. attack.
By Maria Abi-Habib and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Wed Jan 07 2026
worldamericas

Latin American countries condemn the U.S. at the Organization of American States meeting.
By James Wagner
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas

Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders reject the president’s assertions.By Edward Wong, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
uspolitics
DenmarkArctic RegionsGreenlandNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

The Trump administration covets Venezuela’s oil reserves, and the implications for the planet could be serious.
By David Gelles
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas

2 Caribbean Nations Agree to Host People Seeking Asylum in U.S.
The island nations of Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda, recently targeted by Washington, said they had reached deals to receive asylum seekers turned away by the U.S.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas
Antigua and BarbudaCaribbean AreaDominica

Three Views on What 2026 Might Bring
Our reporters on the ground tell us what they’re watching in Ukraine, the Middle East and China.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
world
ChinaMiddle EastSyriaUkraineRussiaIsraelTrump, Donald J

Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue
The show of solidarity comes as President Trump, emboldened by his capture of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, has suggested he could take action against other countries.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas
GreenlandCanadaUnited StatesDenmarkNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationUnited NationsTrump, Donald JNielsen, Jens-FrederikFrederiksen, Mette

Rubio Helped Oust Maduro. Running Venezuela May Prove Trickier.
The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil.By Edward Wong and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
uspolitics
VenezuelaMaduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Maduro Invokes Prisoner-of-War Status, Echoing Panama’s Noriega
The argument worked for Manuel Antonio Noriega, who wore a uniform at trial and received special P.O.W. privileges after his conviction.By Carol Rosenberg
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
uspolitics
Latin AmericaPanamaVenezuelaMaduro, NicolasNoriega, Manuel AntonioTrump, Donald J

The Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.By Jacob Gallagher
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
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NIKE IncMaduro, Nicolas

European Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for Ukraine
Britain and France firmed up a postwar troop commitment in Ukraine, though Russia has said it will reject any deal that allows NATO-country forces in Ukraine.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)RussiaUkraineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Syria and Israel Revive Security Talks Mediated by the U.S.
The talks, in Paris, are the latest bid to reduce tensions between two longtime enemies. A deal would help both curry favor with the Trump administration.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
SyriaIsraelDamascus (Syria)Golan Heightsal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?
As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaCartel de Los SolesChavez, HugoMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

Here’s the latest.
By Jack Nicas and Daniel Victor
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
worldamericas

Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?
Companies like Kairos Power are building new types of reactors with the encouragement of the Trump administration, but their success is far from assured.By Ivan Penn
Published on : Tue Jan 06 2026
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Albuquerque (NM)Oak Ridge (Tenn)Kairos Power LLCEnergy DepartmentGoogle IncNuclear Regulatory CommissionNuScale Power LLCUniversity of California, BerkeleyTrump, Donald JWright, Chris (1965- )