U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both have said they would reopen negotiations on the USMCA free-trade pact..
In Shanghai, Halloween Passes Quietly a Year After Boisterous Celebrations
Authorities tightened security in an apparent attempt at avoiding howls of defiance.
Lebanon's Military Can Barely Fight---Even After $3 Billion From the U.S.
The country’s armed forces are ill-equipped to secure its borders and push aside Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group that is now battling Israel.
North Korea Launches an ICBM Days Before U.S. Election
Pyongyang has a tradition of timing provocations to key American events and breaks its record for longest-ever flight time.
Taiwan Discovers Challenge of Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk
SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.
Grupo Simec Steel-Plant Explosion Leaves at Least 12 Workers Dead in Mexico
An explosion and fire at a steel plant operated by Grupo Simec in central Mexico left at least 12 workers dead and another injured.
Fire Breaks out at BAE Systems' Nuclear Submarine Shipyard in Northern England
Two people were taken to hospital after a large fire broke out at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in northwest England, local police said.
How the Houthis Went From Ragtag Rebels to Global Threat
The Gaza war has allowed the Iran-backed Yemeni militants to broaden alliances with Iraqi militias, African jihadists and Russia.
The Dominican Republic's Plan for Haitian Refugee Wave: Deport 10,000 a Week
The migrants are sent back home where a gang war awaits. “We’re being treated like animals,” one says.
With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.
China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.
Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid
The new laws effectively bans Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the war in Gaza.
Israel's Strike on Iran Also Hit Russian Arms Industry's Once-Strong Image
Iran’s Russian-made air-defense equipment stopped few if any of the missiles that Israel launched from 100 jet fighters.
Ukraine Resorts to Shaking Down Nightlife Spots for Recruits as Troop Numbers Fall
Manpower is the decisive factor in a drawn-out war of attrition—with Russia’s population four times the size of Ukraine’s.
The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties
Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis.
Israeli Strikes on Iran Expose Gap in Prowess Between Two Arch Foes
Recent conflict pits Iran and Israel in a direct, long-distance war—and Israel has the upper hand.
A Mayor's Beheading Shows Who Runs This Mexican City: the Gangs
The grisly death in Chilpancingo challenges the new federal government’s pledge to fight organized crime.
North Korean Soldiers Arrive on Russia's Front Line. How Ready Are They to Fight?
The first wave appears young and with physiques that don’t scream strapping commando though leader Kim Jong Un has reasons to hold his elite forces back.
How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran
The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow.
How Israel Pulled Off Its Largest-Ever Strike on Its Nemesis Iran
The attack unfolded in waves, striking missile-manufacturing and surface-to-air missile-defense sites, but steering clear of oil and nuclear facilities that Iran had warned would prompt a retaliation.
China's Massive Fishing Fleet Overwhelms Locals in 'David and Goliath' Battle
Off the Peruvian coast, one of the world’s richest fishing grounds is under pressure.
Israel Strikes Back at Iran, Further Expanding War in the Middle East
The two foes have now directly attacked each other twice. Iran had threatened to retaliate if struck.
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region
The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to a U.S. official.
Americans Who Want to Do Business in China Need to Meet This Man
He Lifeng has a direct line to President Xi Jinping and is a gatekeeper to the world’s second-largest economy.
Elon Musk's Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin
Regular contacts between world’s richest man and America’s chief antagonist raise security concerns. Topics include geopolitics, business and personal matters.
Televisa Chairman Takes Leave Pending DOJ International Soccer Probe
Mexican tycoon Emilio Azcárraga is also taking leave as TelevisaUnivision director pending resolution of investigation involving FIFA.
Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping
Moscow’s assistance in Iran-backed militant attacks that are disrupting trade show how the Kremlin is seeking to tie up the U.S. in the Middle East.
How Hezbollah Is Hitting Back After Being Pummeled by Israel
The Lebanese militant group is weakened but resilient. Its escalating responses show the danger of an extended conflict.
Beirut Hospital Evacuates After Israel Accuses Hezbollah of Stashing $500 Million Underneath
When Israeli military officials said that Hezbollah had stashed $500 million in gold and cash under a Beirut medical center, there was a scramble to evacuate the facility, and now a debate is raging over the Israeli accusation.
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia and Might Be Used in Ukraine War
U.S. officials say they are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance.
With Pressures at Home and Abroad, China's Xi and India's Modi Thaw Ties
The two leaders held their first formal meeting in five years in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the Brics summit after their nations reached an understanding over how to manage patrols along parts of their de facto border.
Israel's Once-Fringe Movement to Reoccupy Gaza Gains Momentum
Populating the strip with Jewish settlers and soldiers would boost security, supporters say, but it still faces opposition from most Israelis.
North Korean Troops Train in Russia as Moscow Deepens War Coalition
South Korea’s intelligence agency said that Pyongyang had sent around 1,500 troops to train in eastern Russia.
Former Peruvian President Gets Long Jail Term on Graft Conviction
Alejandro Toledo, once close to the U.S., was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of taking a $20 million bribe.
How Beijing Recruited New York Chinatowns for Influence Campaign
A congresswoman’s links to a Communist Party initiative ran through a local ‘hometown association.’
Israel Targets Hezbollah's Political Base With Strikes on Lebanese Bank
After eliminating senior military leaders and weapons, Israel is hitting the group’s finances and role in serving Shiites.
In Moldova, a Pro-Russian Oligarch With a Criminal Past Tries to Derail Path to Europe
Ilan Shor fled to Russia after being convicted in a $1 billion bank heist. Now he aims to topple Moldova’s government.
Israel Killed Sinwar by Forcing Him From the Tunnels
The Israeli military attacked strategic underground complexes in Gaza, pushing Yahya Sinwar to leave the safety of Hamas’s labyrinth.
Israel Expands Lebanon Campaign With Strikes on Banks It Links to Hezbollah
Its air force hit branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a U.S.-sanctioned bank that the Israeli military says is central to Hezbollah’s economic functioning.
In Death, Hamas Leader May Have Won Wider Support Than When he Was Alive
Across the Arab world, U.S.-aligned governments are finding themselves in difficult positions as clerics and citizens praise Yahya Sinwar.
Scatterand Survive: Inside a U.S.Military Shift to Deny China 'Big, Juicy' Targets
America is upgrading far-off runways and reviving World War II airfields to counter the threat of China’s enormous missile arsenal.
Justin Trudeau Has a Big Political Problem: Justin Trudeau
The Canadian leader gave his country’s politics a makeover in the past decade. Now, many Canadians want a new look.
Sinwar's Bloody Gambit Changed the Middle East---but Not as He Imagined
Israel was wounded by last year’s Oct. 7 attack, but didn’t fold, and now Palestinian statehood is more remote than ever.
Behind the Mysterious Downfall of China's Missing Foreign Minister
A three-part podcast series digs into why Qin Gang vanished from view in June 2023.
A Battered HamasCharts PathWithout Its Chief Strategist
After Yahya Sinwar’s death, the Palestinian militant group must craft a new blueprint in its war with Israel.
After a Yearlong Hunt, Sinwar's Killing Came Down to Chance
Cornered in a bombed-out building, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks died alone, but his defiance could make him a martyr for Hamas and its supporters.
Ukraine Has Resisted Russia in One Key Town for Months. Its Hold Is Starting to Break.
A quarter-mile-wide strip of land that stands between Moscow’s forces and the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar has become one of the most dangerous places on the front line.
China's Economy Slows in Third Quarter, but Growth Beats Expectations
China’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter, trending below Beijing’s annual growth target but beating market expectations.
Sinwar's Death Gives Israel a Choice: To Pursue War or Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested the war would continue as the U.S. and Israel’s military argue for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel Said It Was Aiming at Hezbollah. Its Strike Also Killed Dozens of Civilians
At least 45 were killed and 70 wounded in September strike near Sidon at crowded apartment building.
Egypt Replaces Spy Chief Trusted by U.S., Israel and Hamas
Abbas Kamel played an instrumental role in brokering cease-fire and hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Israel Strikes Government Building in Southern Lebanon
The mayor of Nabatieh was killed, according to Lebanese state media, in an air raid that Israel said was targeting Hezbollah.
Ukraine Says North Korea Has Growing Role in War
Pyongyang was supplying military personnel to Russia’s army and workers for its factories, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
For Working Women in India, Staying Safe Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job
Taking steps to ward off a violent attack, and reassuring family members, is an invisible form of labor for women that is a central element of their work life.
Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.
Behind Xi Jinping's Pivot on Broad China Stimulus
A bevy of bad news prompted action from the leader—but not a full U-turn.
Israel Assures U.S. It Will Not Strike Iran's Oil and Nuclear Facilities, Officials Say
The U.S. has sought to contain Israel’s planned counterattack on Tehran, hoping to head off a wider war in the Middle East.
Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills 4 Israeli Soldiers, Injures Dozens
A drone launched by Hezbollah passed through Israel’s air-defense systems and hit an Israeli military base near Binyamina in central Israel.
Ukraine Faces Bleak Winter as Russia Ramps Up Assaults, U.S. Support Trickles In
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for more arms and other assistance to help end the war on favorable terms, but the Biden administration is skeptical.
Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
Military exercises come days after speech from Taiwan’s president reaffirming the island’s sovereignty.
A Port Deal Unsettles U.S. Counterterror Fight in the Horn of Africa
The pact between Ethiopia and Somaliland has enraged Somalia, but could provide Ethiopia access to a naval base in the breakaway region.
China's Deflationary Streak Extends Through September
Consumer price inflation was slower compared with previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics said.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Dies at 69
The political leader championed Scottish independence from the United Kingdom for decades.
Israel Says Documents Found in Gaza Show Hamas's Attack Planning, Iran Ties
Letters and meeting minutes shared by Israel’s military appear to show Hamas seeking funding from Tehran and trying to win support from Hezbollah.
China to Boost Debt Quota in Bid to Stimulate Economy
The finance minister outlines measures to support the country’s property market and local governments, but offers no specific amount of potential stimulus package.
Four Ways Ukraine's Drone Innovations Are Changing Warfare
Aerial craft engineered to counter Russia’s battlefield advantages can intercept spy drones, plant mines and spew molten metal.
A Museum Overflowing With Prehistoric Treasures Races to Save Itself
The Nairobi National Museum is home to unusual specimens dating back millions of years, from a famed Homo erectus skeleton to giant crocodile skulls. Scientists worry the collection won’t last much longer.
U.S. Tightens Oil Sanctions on Iran as It Seeks to Contain Israeli Attack
The White House is trying to persuade Israel not to carry out military strikes against Iran’s oil infrastructure or nuclear sites.
China's Stimulus Barrage Draws Out Cautious House Hunters
State media reported a jump in home viewings and sales during a recent holiday period, but hesitancy remains among prospective buyers after a long real-estate slump.
Battle Brews Over Site Tied to Postwar Sex Trade Near U.S. Bases in South Korea
South Korean women who worked at brothels for U.S. soldiers are fighting to block the razing of a site where many were forcibly treated for venereal diseases.
France's Crippled Finances Strain Macron's New Government
At the heart of France’s recent political tumult lies a deep well of discontent over President Emmanuel Macron’s handling of the national purse strings.
Israel Offensive Leaves Quarter of Lebanon Under Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military said that its evacuation orders are meant to minimize harm to civilians in areas where Hezbollah operates.
Taiwan Leader Urges Calm Amid Military Threats From Beijing
Beijing and Washington were waiting to hear just how forcefully Taiwan’s president would address the island’s relationship with China.
China Detains Employees at Apple iPhone Factory Run by Foxconn
Four Taiwanese employees at Chinese facilities that make products for Apple have been detained by local authorities.
U.S. Sees Opening to Sideline Hezbollah Politically in Lebanon
The Biden administration wants a government free of militants’ influence following Israeli strikes.
Israel Strikes Damascus, Targeting Hezbollah Weapons Smuggler
The strike comes as Israel expands its air and ground offensive in Lebanon, while also signaling that it plans to involve its navy in the invasion.
Violent 'Megalomaniac' Sinwar Takes Hamas on Even More Radical Path
The architect of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel has revived the practice of suicide bombings to achieve the group’s goals.
A Weakened Iran Still Has a Major Deterrent: the Nuclear Option
With Hezbollah reeling and its own missiles so far failing to do much damage, attention has turned to the potential threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program.
Totaling Up the Damage in Gaza After a Year of War
Israeli forces have divided up the enclave as they pursue Hamas, leaving reconstruction an urgent but distant dream.
In Israel, Divisions Mar Memorials for Oct. 7 Attack
A year after the deadly attack united Israelis, deep divisions have re-emerged in society.
One Year After Oct. 7, Israel Sees a Future at War
The Hamas-led attack has convinced Israel that it must take the battle to its enemies.
Intense Urban Battles Pitch Russia's Numbers Against Ukraine's Agility
In a high-tech war shaped by drones, precision weapons and electronic jammers, it is still boots on the ground that take and hold territory.
Putin's 'Merchant of Death' Is Back in the Arms Business. This Time Selling to the Houthis.
Russian gunrunner Viktor Bout was traded in 2022 for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner.
Inside Mexico's New Plan to Take On Cartel Violence
President Claudia Sheinbaum aims to “pacify the country” by targeting fentanyl smuggling and extortion during the first 100 days of her administration.
How This Conflict Mineral Gets Smuggled Into Everyday Tech
Coltan from militia-controlled mines in Congo is increasingly flowing into global supply chains for smartphones and computers, despite U.S. efforts to stop the use of so-called conflict minerals..
A Single Day Changed These Gazans' Lives Forever
Separated by closed borders, clutching invitations for canceled weddings, Palestinians entered a year of limbo that still has no end in sight.
Drought-Stricken Countries Kill Elephants to Feed the Hungry
The worst drought in 100 years drives Namibia and Zimbabwe to conduct culls in national parks to help alleviate an urgent food crisis.
How the Massacre of Israeli Female Soldiers Came to Symbolize Oct. 7 Failures
The women stationed at Nahal Oz warned authorities for months about increasingly suspicious Hamas activity, but no one acted.
At Least 70 Dead After Gang Attack in Haiti
A massacre in a farming town came as gangs expand to rural areas once deemed safe.
Israeli Bombardment Targets Expected Hezbollah Successor in Beirut
Israel aimed at Hashim Safieddine, a cousin of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, as the war in Lebanon expands.
Nightmares of a Chinese Invasion Inspire Taboo-Breaking Entertainment in Taiwan
Through TV, books and a board game, the island’s entertainment industry sheds a taboo and embraces a topic it avoided for decades.
Israel Strikes in Beirut, Battles Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military struck the Lebanese capital, marking a gradual expansion of what it says are strikes targeting Hezbollah there, as its forces fight with the militant group in the country’s south.
Iran Exposed to Israeli Counterattack After Blows Against Its Allies
Tehran faces no good options as Israel defangs Iran’s proxies Hezbollah and Hamas
Australia Shares Set for a Flat Open
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 is set for a flat open following an uncertain lead by U.S. stocks.
Ukraine Pulls Out of Eastern Town as Russia Grinds Forward
Ukraine said it pulled troops out of the eastern coal-mining town of Vuhledar, as its front comes under severe strain from mounting Russian assaults.
Israel Assesses Damage from Iran's Missile Barrage
The Israeli military said it intercepted most of the missiles, but a number of projectiles successfully penetrated the country’s aerial defenses.
Spy Mania Sows Fear Among Russia's Scientists
At least a dozen researchers have been arrested on allegations of treason over the past six years.
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