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Freed From Restraints, Ukraine Is Poised to Strike Into Russia

Following a decision by the Biden administration to allow long-range strikes inside Russia using American-provided missiles, Ukrainian politicians suggested that the first launches would come soon and without warning.

Nearly 100 Aid Trucks in Gaza Convoy Are Lost to Looters, U.N. Agency Says

A large convoy of trucks carrying aid was “violently looted” in the Gaza Strip over the weekend and its drivers forced at gunpoint to unload supplies, the main United Nations agency that helps Palestinians said, calling it one of the worst such incidents of the war.

Freedom for Scores of Venezuelan Prisoners Detained After Disputed Election

Nearly three months after Venezuela’s authoritarian government arrested roughly 2,000 people in a crackdown following a disputed presidential election, officials have announced plans to release more than 200 prisoners.

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Ukraine Fired U.S.-Made Missiles Into Russia for First Time, Officials Say

Ukraine’s military used American-made ballistic missiles on Tuesday to strike into Russia, according to senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials, just days after President Biden gave permission to do so.

U.S. Envoy Signals Progress in Israel-Hezbollah Talks as Fighting Intensifies

A top U.S. envoy to the Middle East on Tuesday signaled progress in negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah on a cease-fire proposal that, if agreed upon, could potentially ease hostilities in a region already on edge.

Lula Was Target of Assassination Plot, Brazilian Police Say

Brazilian authorities arrested several members of an elite Brazilian army unit on Tuesday, accusing them of planning to assassinate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022 as part of a plot to keep the far-right incumbent president, Jair Bolsonaro, in power.

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Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines

The Biden administration has approved supplying Ukraine with American anti-personnel mines to bolster defenses against Russian attacks, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.

U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, where fighting has entered a 14th month.

Ugandan Opposition Leader Who Was ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya Turns Up in Court

A prominent Ugandan opposition figure who disappeared last week while in neighboring Kenya surfaced on Wednesday in a military court back home, where he was charged with security-related offenses, his wife and Ugandan officials said.

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Putin, in Threat to West, Says Russia Struck Ukraine With New Missile

President Vladimir Putin escalated a tense showdown with the West on Thursday, saying that Russia had launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia.

For Netanyahu, Wanted by a Landmark Warrant, a Smaller World

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allies among the members of the International Criminal Court. But after the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court, he will have to plan his travel more carefully than before.

Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup

The Brazilian authorities announced on Thursday that they were recommending criminal charges against former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro over his role in a broad plot to cling to power after he lost the 2022 presidential election.

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Terms of Proposed Lebanon Cease-Fire Begin to Take Shape, Officials Say

After weeks of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and punishing combat between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah militant group, the contours of a potential cease-fire agreement appear to be taking shape, according to several regional and U.S. officials briefed on the ongoing diplomacy.

Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack

Ukraine’s Parliament canceled a session on Friday over a warning that Russia could target the building in an attack with a missile that Ukraine’s air defenses cannot shoot down, lawmakers said.

South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion

South Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress, affirmed its decision to expel its former leader Jacob Zuma on Friday, rejecting his efforts to remain in the party.

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Netanyahu Nears Decision on Cease-Fire With Hezbollah, Officials Say

Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled he is open to a cease-fire in the yearlong conflict with Hezbollah, but is seeking clearer assurances on how Israel could restart the fighting if Hezbollah breaks the truce, according to two Israeli officials.

U.K. Man Fighting for Ukraine Is Said to Be Captured in Russia

Russian forces in the country’s Kursk region have captured a British man who volunteered for the Ukrainian Army, Russia’s state news agencies reported, in what would likely be the first case of a Westerner detained on Russian soil while fighting for Ukraine.

Thousands Defy Pakistan Crackdown to Rally for Imran Khan’s Release

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied a government lockdown and violent police opposition to march to the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, on Monday evening and demand his release.

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Russia Says Ukraine Struck Inside its Territory with U.S.-Made Missiles, Again

Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine had struck its territory again with U.S.-supplied missiles, just as the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had unleashed an immense air assault overnight that involved nearly 200 drones.

Mexico’s President Raises Prospect of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, hit back on Tuesday morning at President-elect Trump’s vow to impose 25 percent tariffs on all products coming into the United States from Mexico, signaling that her country was prepared to respond with retaliatory tariffs of its own.

Pakistan Deploys Army in Its Capital as Protesters and Police Clash

Pakistan deployed its army in the nation’s capital on Tuesday with orders to shoot protesters if necessary, as deadly clashes escalated between the police and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

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Alongside Cease-Fire in Lebanon, Israeli Forces Keep Striking in Gaza

While Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cease-fire in Lebanon, the war in Gaza seems far from over. As the cease-fire was being finalized, the Israeli military struck dozens of sites in Gaza that it said were Hamas military structures.

Pakistan Arrests Hundreds in Crackdown on Protests Backing Ex-Leader

More than 600 people were arrested in an overnight crackdown on supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister in Islamabad, the police said on Wednesday.

Will Namibia’s Liberation Party Be the Next to Fall in Africa?

Voters in southern Africa this year have delivered blow after blow to parties that helped free their countries from colonialism. And on Wednesday, one of those parties, the South West Africa People’s Organization, or SWAPO, in Namibia is expected to face its toughest electoral test ever.

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Russia Launches Huge Bombardment of Ukraine and Signals More to Come

Russia attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure with missiles and drones on Thursday, in what President Vladimir Putin said was retaliation for Kyiv’s hitting Russian territory with long-range American missiles.

Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media. Will It Work?

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

These Exams Mean Everything in India. Thieves See a Gold Mine.

In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.

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Ukraine’s River of Anguish

Late at night, half a dozen Ukrainian infantrymen embarked on one of the most dangerous deployments of the war, a nighttime operation across the Dnipro River. A team of Times journalists observed the perilous movements.

British Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying in Landmark Decision

After an emotional debate, Parliament voted on Friday in favor of allowing assisted suicide for some terminally ill people in England and Wales.

Syrian Rebels Reach Outskirts of Major City in Escalating Offensive

A new rebel assault on Syrian regime forces was closing in on the major city of Aleppo, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck rebel territory.

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Russian Warplanes Join Strikes Against Rebels in Syria

Russian and Syrian fighter jets struck targets across territory seized by rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, according to Syrian state media and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The forceful response made clear that Russia, one of Bashar al-Assad’s staunchest allies, intended to keep supporting him.

Clashes at Soccer Match Kill Dozens in Guinea

At least 56 people were killed on Sunday in a crush of bodies and a clash with the police at a soccer match in Guinea, according to the country’s military government and accounts spectators posted on social media.

France’s Opposition Parties Call for No-Confidence Vote Over Budget Bill

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pushed a budget bill through the lower house of Parliament without a vote on Monday — a risky move that sets the stage for a no-confidence motion this week that could topple the government.

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South Korea’s President Backs Down From Martial Law: What to Know

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea declared martial law on Tuesday night, accusing the opposition of “trying to overthrow the free democracy.” But about five hours later, he reversed his decision, bowing to pressure after the National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding that it end.

Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Northwestern Syria

In Syria, years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.

Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin

President Vladimir Putin and senior Kremlin officials “intentionally and directly” authorized a program of coerced fostering and adoption of Ukrainian children during the war in Ukraine, according to a Yale University report that was released on Tuesday.

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Lawmakers Move to Impeach South Korean Leader After Failed Martial Law Bid

Emboldened by their forceful rejection of military rule, members of South Korea’s political opposition moved on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, after his abrupt declaration of martial law failed spectacularly.

Iran Releases Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Laureate, From Prison for 21 Days

Prosecutors in Iran have agreed to allow Narges Mohammadi, the jailed activist and Nobel laureate, to leave prison for 21 days to recover from surgery, her foundation said on Wednesday.

Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold

Syrian rebels battled pro-government forces on Wednesday on the outskirts of Hama, a major city in western Syria where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.

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Syrian Rebels Storm Another Major City

Syrian rebels advanced on the city of Hama as government forces withdrew, bringing the rebels one step closer to Damascus, the capital and seat of power of President Bashar al-Assad.

Roommate Murdered Kenyan Gay Rights Activist, Court Finds

The roommate of a prominent gay activist in Kenya was convicted on Wednesday of murdering him, almost two years after the grisly killing shocked the East African nation and spread chilling fear among its gay community.

No Food, Water or Power for Opponents Hiding From Venezuelan Government

Six leading Venezuelan opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.

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Syrian Rebels Push South, Edging Closer to Damascus

Syrian rebels pushed south on Friday toward the major city of Homs, edging another step closer to the capital, Damascus, in their dramatic offensive. Government forces scrambled to stop the rapid advance.

As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties

The European Union reached a major trade agreement on Friday with four South American countries, establishing one of the largest trade zones in the world. The deal concludes negotiations that took on new urgency as President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on some of the world’s largest economies.

As India-Bangladesh Tensions Rise, So Do Fears of Tit-for-Tat Violence

A diplomatic dispute over claims of persecution of Bangladeshi Hindus led relations between India and neighboring Bangladesh to a perilous new low this week and threatens to upend Bangladesh’s interim government.

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A Surprise Advance to Damascus, Captured on Video

Bashar Al-Assad’s grip over Syria was visible everywhere in the capital. It was all dismantled in less than 24 hours.

Massacre in Haiti’s Capital Leaves Nearly 200 Dead, U.N. Says

More than 180 people were killed in a massacre over the weekend in one of the poorest neighborhood’s of Haiti’s capital, the United Nation’s human rights chief said on Monday.

Ukraine Asks if Telegram, Its Favorite App, Is a Sleeper Agent

In recent months, Ukrainian officials have become more alarmed by the country’s dependence on Telegram, as worries that the app was used as a vector of disinformation and a spying tool for Russia have mushroomed.

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12 Days That Changed Syria: The Rebel Offensive in Visuals

In just two weeks, rebel forces tore across Syria, shattering the stalemate left by more than a decade of civil war and bringing an end to more than five decades of brutal rule by the Assad dynasty. Here’s how it unfolded.

Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial

Eight years after the police started investigating him and four years after his trial began, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, took the stand for the first time to respond to accusations of corruption that have defined and disrupted Israeli public life for nearly a decade.

Rage Grows Over a Spate of Brutal Murders of Women in Kenya

In Kenya, almost 100 women have been killed in the span of three months, the police say. Rights groups want President William Ruto to declare femicide a national crisis.

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The Gold Rush at the Heart of a Civil War

Famine and ethnic cleansing stalk Sudan. Yet the gold trade is booming, enriching generals and propelling the fight.

Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections

Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany called for a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, taking the first formal step toward disbanding the German government and leading to snap elections likely to oust him from office.

Blast in Afghanistan Kills a Taliban Leader, Khalil Haqqani

An explosion in Afghanistan’s capital on Wednesday killed a Taliban official who was a member of one of the country’s most powerful political families, government officials said. The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack.

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How America Created the Enemy It Feared Most

The New York Times trekked into Afghanistan’s mountains to discover how America lost a valley, then a battle and finally a decades-long war.

Trump’s Middle East Adviser Pick Is a Small-Time Truck Salesman

The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and President-elect Trump's pick for Middle East adviser, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise.

In Milei’s Argentina, Economic Albatross Is Tamed but Life Is Much Harder

A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.

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Emmanuel Macron Appoints Key Ally as France’s New Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron of France tapped François Bayrou, a veteran centrist politician and one of his top allies, as the new prime minister, a move that few expect would stabilize the country's roiling politics.

The Syrian Upheaval Has Iranian Leaders Reeling, Too

For decades, Iran poured money and military aid into Syria, backing the Assad regime in its ambition to confront Israel. Now many Iranians are openly asking why.

Russia Hits Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure in a Renewed Assault

Russia launched a missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure early Friday, in an assault that President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “one of the largest strikes” on his country’s power facilities.

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