The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

(Sun, 11 May 2025 08:38:18 +0000)

New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

(Sun, 11 May 2025 10:43:19 +0000)

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe.

A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

(Sun, 11 May 2025 05:58:54 +0000)

Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.

U.S. and China Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks

(Sun, 11 May 2025 12:21:25 +0000)

Top officials are scheduled to conclude their weekend of trade negotiations in Geneva on Sunday.

A Shipping Change Might Help Small Businesses if Not for Trump’s Trade Wars

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:38 +0000)

Companies squeezed by Shein and Temu are welcoming the end of a shipping rule that bolstered the Chinese e-commerce giants. But broader tariff concerns are outweighing any optimism.

Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe

(Sun, 11 May 2025 04:01:07 +0000)

European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.

Attacking Trump’s Tariffs, Democrats Focus on Small Business Struggles

(Sat, 10 May 2025 18:39:07 +0000)

The party is trying to leverage local entrepreneurs’ concerns to argue that President Trump’s tariffs are yet another gift to the rich and powerful at the expense of everyday Americans.

The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:01:16 +0000)

Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

(Sun, 11 May 2025 12:59:58 +0000)

The new pope echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed, as he appeared in front of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

(Sat, 10 May 2025 23:07:17 +0000)

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:47 +0000)

Both men are politically divisive, fiercely combative and have outsize egos. But as Mr. Trump arrives in the Middle East next week, the fate of the region could hinge on their relationship.

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Resume: What’s at Stake?

(Sun, 11 May 2025 10:19:44 +0000)

A new round of talks began Sunday in Oman on the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf?

(Sun, 11 May 2025 04:01:10 +0000)

His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.

A Professor’s Final Gift to Her Students: Her Life Savings

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:10 +0000)

Cris Hassold, a professor at New College of Florida for 50 years, left a mark on her 31 favorite students. “I think about her almost every day,” one said.

Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks

(Sun, 11 May 2025 12:47:22 +0000)

Ukraine’s president is pushing for an immediate truce. European leaders have said they will would impose new sanctions on Moscow if Russia’s president does not accept.

As Trump and RFK Jr. Reach Into Parents’ Lives, Can Democrats Capitalize?

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:01:20 +0000)

As prices of baby gear surge and vaccine misinformation spreads, some Democrats see a chance to tap into parents’ raw emotions — something Republicans have recently been far better at doing.

Trump’s No. 1 Fan in Greenland: A Bricklayer Turned Political Player

(Sun, 11 May 2025 04:01:05 +0000)

Jorgen Boassen’s idolization of all things Trump, which has won him friends in Washington and sometimes hostile attention at home, has given him an unlikely new career: political influencer.

How Dartmouth Has Avoided Trump’s Retribution So Far

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:00:32 +0000)

Dartmouth College is not on the Trump administration’s target lists and its funding remains intact, unlike the rest of its peers. Its president may be why.

Could Branding Herself as a ‘Mom Governor’ Help Hochul Win Re-election?

(Sun, 11 May 2025 07:00:15 +0000)

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, a moderate Democrat, used Fox News to amplify a message that her policies are “giving kids their childhoods back.”

Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Film

(Sun, 11 May 2025 09:01:02 +0000)

In his new film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the Weeknd plays the Weeknd for the last time. What’s next for him?

Elon Musk Leaves Washington Less Than Legendary

(Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:06 +0000)

Musk is leaving Washington looking less like a legend.

On Mother’s Day, the Gift of Cutting Mothers Some Slack

(Sun, 11 May 2025 08:17:55 +0000)

Being flawed is an important part of a mother’s job. How else would the children in your world learn that flaws are OK and to accept their own?

How Siblings Shape Us

(Sun, 11 May 2025 11:21:51 +0000)

While parents work hard to mold their offspring, those offspring just as often mold each other.

Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late?

(Sun, 11 May 2025 04:01:12 +0000)

Prince Harry’s desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rupture that could undermine the monarchy’s attempts to model unity.

Bangladesh Bans the Political Party of Its Ousted Former Ruler

(Sun, 11 May 2025 11:34:17 +0000)

Sheikh Hasina fled the country after a mass uprising against her government, but the party she led remained a factor in Bangladeshi politics.

Koyo Kouoh, Prominent Art World Figure, Is Dead at 57

(Sun, 11 May 2025 13:14:39 +0000)

Ms. Kouoh had recently been named to oversee next year’s Venice Biennale. She died just days before she was scheduled to announce its theme and title.