At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
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Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Making Coffins in Ebola’s Epicenter
A coffin maker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a significant increase in the number of coffins needed in Bunia since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.
Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports
An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.
Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.
The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.
U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.
Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.
Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.
Impunity in the West Bank
Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.
Carney Says Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable
In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.
Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
From the first weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal and return of the Taliban, The New York Times has documented a quarter-century of conflict and daily life in Afghanistan.
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
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