Tag Archives: China

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026

Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.

The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones

Ukrainian engineers are rushing to perfect A.I.-guided, jet-driven interceptors. Their goal: to stop a fast Russian threat in the latest round of a deadly tech duel.

The Tireless Activist Who Became the Face of India’s Young Protesters

When police cracked down, Neha Bora helped rally Gen Z protesters with a mix of boundless energy, street theatrics and satirical humor.

High-Ranking Women Are Leaving the Trump Administration

In the president’s second term, those heading for the exits are female officials.

Saudi Arabia’s Military Wasn’t Equipped for the Houthis’ Low-Budget Attacks

The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.

Families of Sailors Killed in Gulf Struggle for Compensation and Closure

Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have claimed the lives of at least 25 seafarers. Their survivors are reeling.

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY – OCTOBER 16, 2026

THE GUARDIAN WEEKLY: The latest issue features ‘CLASS ACTION’ – Why French students have taken to the streets…


France has been rocked by huge youth protests in recent weeks over the state of high school education, bringing tens of thousands of people on to the streets.

The movement began with outrage over shoddy school conditions in a Paris banlieue, but has spread across the country as pupils voice their anger about a system they say is failing them.

For this week’s big story, Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis hears from protesters who feel abandoned by the French state. Angelique also looks at the evidence on students’ complaints of dilapidated buildings, teacher shortages, inequality and low investment.

Then, Alexander Hurst says fixing the broken education system should be just the start for an aloof political class if it is to finally pay attention to a generation who feel neglected.

Spotlight | The future of the death penalty
Donald Trump has used the full might of the presidency to supercharge executions but, writes Ed Pilkington, an avalanche of mishaps has put the system’s flaws in the spotlight

Science | Sweet time
A flurry of recent studies suggests that spending the first 1,000 days of life under sugar rationing may have left traces on people’s health more than seven decades later. Linda Geddes reports

Feature | The art of dismantling a second world war bomb
British bomb disposal squads are being called to more unexploded devices than ever – and they risk their lives each time. Samira Shackle recounts the challenge they faced when two bombs were discovered on the same day

Opinion | A new era of instability
The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia may prove to be more calamitous for the region than the world imagines, says Nesrine Malik

Culture | Hungry like the werewolf
Duran Duran talk to Alexis Petridis about 80s excess, tabloid scrutiny and their Halloween glow-up

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14, 2026

Saudi Energy Giant Struck as War Spikes Between Houthis and Saudi Arabia

The attack came after the Yemeni militia warned it would attack the headquarters of Aramco. The Saudi-led coalition said it was targeting Houthi capabilities.

Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return

Russia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.

A Trump Backlash Threatens Susan Collins, the Only Blue-State G.O.P. Senator

The race in Maine, which could decide Senate control, is testing whether there is still room for Ms. Collins’s brand of moderation during a polarizing presidency.

Sudden Starlink Restrictions Hamper Ukraine Just as Russia Escalates

Kyiv is increasingly vulnerable. A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people, and a Pentagon-funded satellite program appeared to be curbed without warning.

Zelensky to Visit U.K. Today as Ukraine Presses Allies on Intelligence Sharing

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026

The Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics

As Israelis prepare to vote for the first time since the Hamas-led assault, they remain divided over whether to hold Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responsible for negligence or fault the “treason” of his generals.

U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin

Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.

Top G.O.P. Groups Pull Support From First House Incumbents

Two Republican super PACs are said to be withdrawing cash from two House races as the party scrambles to prevent more widespread losses in the midterms.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets an Off-Earth Driving Record

See how the rover traveled more than 28 miles on Mars, aided by self-driving technology.

FIFA’s Trump Tower Deal: 7 Years, $4 Million, One Mostly Unused Office

The deal is another sign of how Gianni Infantino, the leader of soccer’s global governing body, has sought closer ties to President Trump.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026

Israel’s Destruction of Southern Lebanon Intensified After the Cease-Fire

Much of Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon has been leveled, according to a Times analysis, and the majority has been destroyed by Israel since the April truce.

World’s Energy Order Tested Again as Iran War’s Reach Extends Further

“We are entering an age of prolonged insecurity,” one former U.S. energy official said of what have become chronic threats on the Middle East’s energy core.

Iran Offers to Mediate Between Its Houthi Allies and Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk Flooded Republican Groups With $276 Million in Rescue Mission for G.O.P.

He has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in U.S. political history.

The Taliban Are Using Europe’s Fear of Migrants to Their Advantage

European nations that condemn the Taliban government for its human rights record are seeking its help to deport refugees back to Afghanistan.

Investigation Into FlyDubai Attacker Puts Spotlight on an Australian Mosque

Emirati investigators said the co-pilot accused of attacking a captain on a flight to Israel drifted toward extremism during his time as a student in Australia.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026

Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza

The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped.

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Released as New Delhi Braces for More Protests

The leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian youth movement, were detained by the police before they could lead protests over voting rights.

Where Every Tree Hides ‘an Enemy’: How I Watched China’s Paranoia Grow

Returning to China after decades away, a correspondent finds bullet trains, dazzling skylines — and a surveillance state more paranoid and pervasive than ever.

America’s Elected Officials Are Living in Fear

A Times investigation found that threats of violence against elected officials have reshaped private lives and pushed people away from public service.

A Russian Spy’s Lone Regret: ‘I Got Caught’

Though born in Ukraine, Alexsander supports the Russian cause. He wishes he had deleted one photo from his phone.

ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026

Archaeology Magazine: The latest issue features ‘SECRET LIVES OF EGYPT’S ROYAL ARTISTS’…

Kingdom of Fortresses

How diverse and far-flung Iron Age chiefdoms united to challenge the Assyrian Empire

A Tomb of One’s Own

Life behind the scenes in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings

Outfitting Viking Voyagers

In Denmark, archaeologists have discovered a massive factory that equipped an innovative fleet

Stone Age Stargazers

Did artists 12,000 years ago illuminate a cave in Tajikistan with their vision of the Milky Way?

Unearthing the Outlanders

New discoveries challenge ancient prophecies about the peoples living on China’s borders three millennia ago

BARRON’S MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 12, 2026

BARRON’S MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘THE NEXT REVOLUTION IN TRADING’ – Wall Street is “tokenizing” stocks and moving them onto the blockchain. What it means for investors.

Wall Street Is Headed to the Blockchain. Inside the Token Revolution.

Tokenization of financial assets could be the biggest revolution on Wall Street since the move from paper to electronic trading. Don’t think Bitcoin. Think blockchain.

Interest Rates Are Surging. Portfolio Moves to Make Now.

Investment pros say investors shouldn’t abandon bonds, but instead focus on those with shorter maturities.

If History Is Any Guide, High Interest Rates Could Be Here for a Good While

This year, Barron’s has published a series of articles linking the birth and growth of America with the rise of financial markets. Today, lessons from the bond market’s 200-plus years.

The Case for Investing in Real Estate Now—Even With Rising Interest Rates

Low valuations and strong fundamentals in subsectors like senior housing and data centers argue for a selective approach.

Inside the Big-Money Business of Protecting Data Centers

Data centers are spending millions on high-tech security, from facial recognition and drones to robot dogs.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026

Leaders of Protest Detained by Police as Delhi Is Locked Down

The Cockroach Janta Party said senior members of the youth activist group were detained amid large protests against the expunging of names from India’s voter roll.

What to Know About the Delhi Protests

Protesters opposed to sweeping revisions to India’s voter rolls are trying to rally in New Delhi. The police have come out in force.

A Week Later, Russia Hasn’t Said What Pathogen Killed Plague Researcher

Experts said they believed that with modern testing technology, the Russian authorities should know the answer by now.

Economic Pain and an Unpopular President Put the G.O.P. on Its Heels

Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago.

Mamdani’s Ability to Persuade Trump Hits Limit in Wake of ICE Shooting

After an agent shot an immigrant in New York, some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s allies questioned his attitude toward President Trump and his own police department.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026

Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport Leave 3 Dead, Saudi Arabia Says

The escalating violence has brought the conflict in Yemen to the doorstep of the Saudi capital, and the kingdom has no easy options to curtail the increasingly sophisticated and targeted strikes.

As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back

Moscow has used tactics of fear and ambiguity to try to divide NATO and limit support for Ukraine. But how should Europe retaliate? And how hard?

Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says

If carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history.

How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil

President Trump’s allies have sought to prove a conspiracy through a Justice Department inquiry, which has faced internal disputes and trouble finding evidence.

ICE Agent Shoots Man During Arrest Attempt in New York Neighborhood

The man was in a car with a 5-year-old when he was shot and wounded, the authorities said. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the Trump administration was “terrorizing our city.”