
After Militant Attack in Kashmir, Pakistan Braces for Strike by India
The Pakistani government said it did not want an escalation, but in the wake of a deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir by unidentified militants, analysts warned of an unpredictable situation.By Salman Masood
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
worldasia
PakistanIndiaKashmir and Jammu (India)

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.By Sui-Lee Wee and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
worldasia
Malaysia1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)Mohamad, MahathirIbrahim, AnwarNajib Razak

South Korea Indicts Another Former President
A bribery charge against Moon Jae-in makes him the latest in a line of former leaders to face criminal action, deepening the country’s political polarization.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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South KoreaMoon Jae-in

Catholics Expected a Revolution From Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them
Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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What to Know About the Tensions Over Kashmir
A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.By John Yoon
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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IndiaKashmirKashmir and Jammu (India)PakistanModi, Narendra

India Takes Aim at Pakistan After Slaughter of Civilians in Kashmir
India announced a series of retaliatory actions, and hinted at the possibility of more, in response to what it called Pakistan’s support of terrorism on Indian soil.By Mujib Mashal and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Damascus (Syria)Moscow (Russia)TurkeyUnited StatesAl QaedaHayat Tahrir al-Shamal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia
The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.By David E. Sanger, Michael D. Shear and Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Crimea (Ukraine)UkraineEuropeUnited StatesRussiaGreat BritainNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald JVance, J DRubio, Marco

Prelude to a Funeral
A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.By Tomás Munita and Peter Robins
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Roman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Jordan Cracks Down on Muslim Brotherhood
The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.By Rana F. Sweis and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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JordanMuslim Brotherhood (Egypt)Islamic Action Front (Jordan)

Canada’s Million-Dollar Housing Crisis
Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.By Vjosa Isai and Alana Paterson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them
Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.By James Wagner
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Conriquez, Luis RSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

A Perfect Day in a Gentle Meadow Is Shattered by Bloody Carnage
Victims and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror when militants killed 26 people in Kashmir as families, couples and friends took in a picturesque valley.By Anupreeta Das, Pragati K.B., Showkat Nanda and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets
No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake.By Safak Timur and Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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At Least 9 Dead in Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian Officials Say
The overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital was the deadliest since last summer, and comes as the United States has threatened to walk away from the peace process.By Kim Barker and Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Thursday Briefing: Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky
Plus, the perfect pour-over coffee.By Justin Porter
Published on : Thu Apr 24 2025
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Jordan Announced a Sweeping Ban on the Muslim Brotherhood. Here’s What to Know.
The move could shutter the country’s largest opposition party, the Islamic Action Front, which is the Brotherhood’s political arm in Jordan.By Eve Sampson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Thursday Briefing: Trump Lashes Out at Zelensky
Plus, the perfect pour-over coffee.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Trump Takes On Improbable Task in Seeking Trade Deals Across the Globe
The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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ChinaInternational Monetary FundWorld BankBessent, ScottTrump, Donald J

How to Watch the Funeral of Pope Francis
World leaders and the Catholic faithful from around the globe will attend the funeral on Saturday. Here’s how to watch it and what to expect.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
worldeurope
Rome (Italy)Roman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul
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 Apr 23 2025
worldeurope
TurkeySea of Marmara

Syria’s New President Talked to The New York Times. Here Are 3 Takeaways.
Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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SyriaHayat Tahrir al-Shamal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

The Latest Battleground for Luxury Tourism: Albania’s Adriatic Coast
Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?By Alexis Marie Adams and Ilir Tsouko
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Affinity PartnersCouncil of EuropeEuropean UnionInternational Union for Conservation of NatureKushner, JaredRama, EdiTrump, Ivanka

Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s in Solemn Procession
Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
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Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth
Plus, the next big thing from Japan.By Justin Porter
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
briefing

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.By Rebecca Dzombak
Published on : Wed Apr 23 2025
climate
United StatesCanadaAmerican Lung AssnBiden, Joseph R JrTrump, Donald J

A Simpler Funeral for Francis, Who Shunned Many Gilt Papal Trappings
A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.By Elisabetta Povoledo, Emma Bubola and Michael Levenson
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldeurope
Vatican CityRoman Catholic ChurchFrancis

Mexico’s President Punches Back Against Kristi Noem’s Anti-Migrant Ads
The D.H.S. secretary’s appearances on Mexican television blaming migrants for societal ills in the U.S. have drawn a sharp rebuke from Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum.By Simon Romero and Paulina Villegas
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
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MexicoHomeland Security DepartmentSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JNoem, Kristi

Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea
The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine’s leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
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Crimea (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineEuropeRubio, MarcoZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Francis was the pope who made the most saints.
By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldeurope
ItalyIndiaRoman Catholic ChurchTeresa (Mother)Acutis, Carlo (1991-2006)Teresa of Avila (1515-82)Francis

Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth
Plus, the next big thing from Japan.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
briefing

Costa Rica Tells Trump Deportees They Can Stay and Integrate, or Leave
The country is taking action to “protect” dozens of migrants from faraway nations who were deported from the United States and until recently, were indefinitely detained.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldamericas
Costa RicaUnited NationsTrump, Donald J

The Quiet Farewell Before Pope Francis’ Funeral
In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldeurope
Vatican CityRoman Catholic ChurchFrancis

At the pope’s hospital, Francis was a calming and mischievous presence.
The Vatican-run Bambino Gesu mourns a pontiff who would show up last minute, and left lasting memories.By Bernhard Warner
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldeurope

‘Vacancy of the Holy See’: The Vatican slows down but doesn’t stop between popes.
By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Tue Apr 22 2025
worldeurope
Rome (Italy)VirginiaVatican CityRoman Catholic ChurchFrancisRe, Giovanni BattistaPaul VIJohn Paul IIFarrell, Kevin J (1947- )