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Rubio Meets Colombia's Leader, Cites Progress on Security and Tariffs

The New York Times

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would talk with leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru this week about drug-traffickers and trade deals.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 1:34 am

U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship

The New York Times

Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:50 am

Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89

The New York Times

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.

Posted on 9 September 2026 | 12:27 am

Canada's Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States

The New York Times

With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 11:22 pm

Canada's tariffs go into effect, spotlighting soured relations with U.S.

Los Angeles Times

Ottawa's latest measures are a response to tariffs imposed by President Trump last month on Canadian exports.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 10:19 pm

Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites 'Ethnic Cleansing'

The New York Times

Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had "turned a blind eye" to violence against Palestinians.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 9:49 pm

Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.

The New York Times

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied the report in Haaretz that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 9:27 pm

Impunity in the West Bank

The New York Times

Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel's democratic values from within.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 8:52 pm

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

The New York Times

Technology companies have been "running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians" for too long, communications minister says.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:29 pm

Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map

The New York Times

After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:14 pm

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group's Visit

The New York Times

The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers' union said female staff members had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 6:11 pm

Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave

The New York Times

Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine's capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit there. The respite was short-lived.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 5:24 pm

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War

The New York Times

The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 4:35 pm

Carney Says Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable

The New York Times

In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking "dependency, not a true economic partnership" from Canada.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 4:34 pm

Bombardier Shares Down as Trump's Trade War Targets Canadian Jet Maker

The New York Times

The Montreal-based company's share price dropped after President Trump threatened to bar it from selling in the United States.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 4:28 pm

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift

The New York Times

The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban's administration.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 4:00 pm

Containing Germany's Far Right

The New York Times

The AfD victory in a state election is forcing a rethink of the country's postwar strategy to safeguard democracy.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 3:21 pm

AfD's Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany's Leader Merz

The New York Times

Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 2:46 pm

Canada's Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate

The New York Times

New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 1:12 pm

Becerra, Hilton to debate in governor's race days before voters receive mail-in ballots

Los Angeles Times

Days before California voters receive their mail-in ballots, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, will debate in a nationally televised face-off.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 1:01 pm

Online Posts Show Families' Grief for Flood Victims on Tibet's Side of China-Nepal Border

The New York Times

The authorities have not released an official list of those missing in the Tibet flood, creating an information void that people have tried to fill.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 10:31 am

How Sudan's civil war is erasing thousands of years of cultural memory

Los Angeles Times

The ancient statues of the deities Heket and Beset, too heavy to move, were used for target practice.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 10:00 am

Seaweed Is Their Way of Life. A Company's Sweeping Plan Threatens It.

The New York Times

As global demand for seaweed surges, a Canadian corporation's bid for exclusive harvesting rights in the west of Ireland has upended a once-sleepy industry.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 9:00 am

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?

The New York Times

Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 8:49 am

Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban

The New York Times

The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel's mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 8:32 am

Nazi-Looted Painting in Real Estate Listing Must Be Returned

The New York Times

The 18th-century painting "Portrait of a Lady" was stolen by a high-ranking Nazi in the 1940s. Last year, it surfaced in a real estate listing in Argentina.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 5:12 am

Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks

The New York Times

A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 4:42 am

Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport

The New York Times

The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year's Asian Games. Critics say it's a glorified video game.

Posted on 8 September 2026 | 2:44 am

In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push

The New York Times

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.

Posted on 7 September 2026 | 9:53 pm

Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the 'Butcher of Bosnia'

The New York Times

The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.

Posted on 7 September 2026 | 7:43 pm

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