
These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming days.By Saher Alghorra, Bilal Shbair and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelNasser Hospital (Gaza Strip)

Over Creamy Chicken, Europe’s Leaders Try to Reduce Dependence on Trump
Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.By Jeanna Smialek, Lara Jakes, Steven Erlanger and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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EuropeFranceGermanyItalyGreenlandDenmarkArctic RegionsEuropean UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen
A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders.By Natan Odenheimer and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelRafah (Gaza Strip)HamasPalestinian Islamic Jihad

Canada’s Conservatives Give Their Trump-Inspired Leader a Second Chance
Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers.By Norimitsu Onishi
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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CanadaConservative Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, PierreTrump, Donald J

Russia’s Oil Revenue, the Lifeblood of Its War Machine, Is Plummeting
The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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RussiaOrganization of the Petroleum Exporting CountriesLukoilRosneftPutin, Vladimir V

U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms
As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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ChinaCanadaFranceGermanyGreat BritainXi JinpingTrump, Donald J

Ukraine Can’t Defend the Entire Front. Russia Is Finding the Gaps.
The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.By Constant Méheut, Olha Konovalova and Tyler Hicks
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Dnipropetrovsk (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Huliaipole (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineZaporizhzhia (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the president, seized power in December 2024.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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SyriaSyrian Democratic Forcesal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions
By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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ChinaTaiwanPeople's Liberation Army (China)Central Military Commission (China)Xi JinpingZhang Youxia (1950- )

The Secret Sauce in ‘Heated Rivalry’? Canada.
The global television phenomenon is full of Canadian iconography and subsidized by Canadian taxpayers. On Thursday, it came home to celebrate.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Cole Burston
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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CanadaOttawa (Ontario)Bell Media IncHBO MaxWilliams, Hudson (2001- )Carney, Mark JReid, Rachel (Author)Storrie, Connor (2000- )

Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations
Washington and Buenos Aires are working on an agreement to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other nations to the South American country.By Emma Bubola and Hamed Aleaziz
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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ArgentinaUnited StatesImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Trump, Donald JMilei, Javier

The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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NetherlandsChristian Democratic Appeal (Netherlands)Democrats 66 (D66) (Dutch Political Party)Party for Freedom (Netherlands)People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (Netherlands)Wilders, GeertJetten, Rob

International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat
A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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CanadaFranceMinnesotaHomeland Security DepartmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Palantir TechnologiesCap Gemini SAGood, Renee Nicole (1988-2026)Pretti, Alex Jeffrey (1988-2026)

A Stock Market Fervor Takes Hold in South Korea
Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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South KoreaHynix SemiconductorSamsung Electronics CoLee Jae-myung

Good Company
Let’s talk about the new and old shows we’ll be watching this winter.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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Loads of Heat, No Rivalry on This Red Carpet
Only one thing could make the TV show and cultural phenomenon “Heated Rivalry” more Canadian: pairing one of its stars, Hudson Williams, with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the nation’s capital.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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CanadaHBO MaxWilliams, Hudson (2001- )Storrie, Connor (2000- )Carney, Mark JO'Hara, CatherineReid, Rachel (Author)

U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Unpaid Dues
The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sat Jan 31 2026
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United NationsGuterres, AntonioTrump, Donald J

Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests
An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.By Pranav Baskar and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Iran

Trump Moves to Cut Off All Oil to Cuba as U.S. Takes Aim at Its Government
President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba appeared to be directed largely at Mexico, the only nation that has sent any meaningful fuel shipments to the island.By Frances Robles
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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CubaMexicoFloridaUnited StatesVenezuelaTrump, Donald JSheinbaum, ClaudiaRodriguez, BrunoDiaz-Balart, Mario

Drilling Is Underway to Examine Antarctica’s Melting Ice From Below
A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Antarctic RegionsThwaites Glacier (Antarctica)British Antarctic Survey

Something Dark Is Growing on Greenland’s Ice. And Melting It Faster.
New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Arctic RegionsGreenlandEnvironmental Science & Technology (Journal)Nature Communications (Journal)

A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail
Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainRoyal Mail Holdings PLC

Iran Says It Won’t Negotiate With the U.S. While Under Threat
Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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IranIstanbul (Turkey)Araghchi, AbbasErdogan, Recep TayyipPezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood
A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.By Joy Dong and Max Kim
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
worldasia
Anhui (China)China

Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Great BritainChinaCanadaEuropeTrump, Donald JXi JinpingStarmer, KeirCarney, Mark J

Panamanian Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract
The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who has said he wants the U.S. to control the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.By Peter Eavis and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Fri Jan 30 2026
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Panama Canal and Canal ZoneHong KongChinaPanamaCK Hutchison Holdings LtdLi Ka-shingTrump, Donald J

Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.By Clay Risen
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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National Security AgencyBeck, Michael (1960-2026)

Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Overhaul of Oil Sector
Bowing to Trump administration pressure, the new legislation improves conditions for foreign oil companies and opens the way to slash the taxes they pay.By Simon Romero
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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VenezuelaPetroleos de Venezuela SATrump, Donald JRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Maduro, Nicolas

A Global Pop Music Melting Pot
The era of American dominance is over. Music now comes from artists everywhere listening to each other.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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AlaskaDomodedovo AirportBad Bunny (Singer)Caramanica, JonStarmer, KeirXi Jinping

NATO Is Having a Military Exercise. The U.S., Its Largest Member, Won’t Be There.
The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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EuropeGermanyGibraltarSpainTurkeyFranceBaltic SeaNetherlandsPolandUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Canada Signs Auto Deal With South Korea, Moving Further From the U.S.
The agreement, while scarce on details, is the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney to reduce Canada’s reliance on trade with the U.S.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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CanadaSouth KoreaUnited StatesHyundai Motor CoFord Motor CoGeneral MotorsStellantis NVCarney, Mark JJoly, Melanie (1979- )Trump, Donald J

Devastating Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Africa
More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.By Zimasa Matiwane and Nazaneen Ghaffar
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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AfricaMozambiqueSouth AfricaZimbabweSouthern African Development Community

No More Zoom for French Officials: France to Use Local Alternative to U.S. Tech
French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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FranceZoom Video CommunicationsMicrosoft CorpWhatsApp IncLecornu, Sebastien

Some Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter Even as Sea Ice Shrinks (for Now)
Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.By Eric Niiler
Published on : Thu Jan 29 2026
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Svalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway)Barents SeaScientific Reports (Journal)