In Trump’s White House, China’s Strongman Is Welcome. The U.S. Media, Less So.

President Trump’s partial media ban played out as he welcomed President Xi Jinping, whose government is ranked among the world’s most repressive.

Flyovers, Pandas and Pomp Masked Divides in U.S.-China Summit

President Trump pressed his personal brand of diplomacy as China’s leader made his first trip to the White House in more than a decade.

Stalled on the Battlefield, Russia Intensifies Its Focus on Ukraine’s Economy

Ukrainian officials are calling Russia’s campaign “total war” for its emphasis on economic impact, rather than on battlefield gains or infrastructure damage.

Powerful Fall Storm Strengthens as It Crawls Up the East Coast

Rain, flooding and gusty winds are in the forecast this weekend for the Northeast, including New York and Boston.

Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Tours Secular France

After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.

Trump Hosts Xi for Summit, Where Pomp May Mask Tensions

President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Washington in a decade as President Trump continues his sharp turn from a hard line on China. Little progress is expected on the many issues dividing the powers.

The ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions

A Moscow firm uses shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder money, and a custom app to forge trade records, to help Russia bypass sweeping restrictions.

As Russia Steps Up Shadow War, Europeans Waver on How to Respond

If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

Netanyahu and Abbas to Give Dueling Speeches to U.N. General Assembly

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and the Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas are set to deliver addresses amid criticism of Israel’s conduct in Gaza.

Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore press credentials for employees of the three news outlets.

At the U.N., Trump Lays Out a Winner-Takes-All Vision of U.S. Power

President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.

How China’s Leader Plans to Win the Future With A.I.

A decade ago, Xi Jinping asked if China could master A.I. His push is remaking the economy, challenging the United States and keeping society under control.

Iran’s President to Address World Leaders After Trump Threat

Masoud Pezeshkian is the first leader whose country is at war with the United States to travel to New York to address the General Assembly. President Trump said he faced a choice over whether to “annihilate” the Islamic republic.1h ago

Trump’s New Favorite Neighbor: Mexico

President Trump built his political brand in part on bashing Mexico. Now his second presidency depends on deepening partnerships with the country.

Why Germany’s Leader Is Struggling: Painful Cuts and a Wooden Style

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.

With Time on His Side, Xi Jinping Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump

Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.

China’s Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting

Manufacturers are struggling with supplies of the metals as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.

Japan, Suffering Xi’s Ire, Hopes Trump Can Help Temper China

After Global Search, Tech Utopians Plan to Build Futuristic City in Uruguay

After a sprawling world tour, Praxis, a New York-based, crypto-backed “digital nation,” has signed a deal to build a physical city in Uruguay.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 2028: ‘Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Be Ready’

In an interview, the New York congresswoman offered her most detailed insight yet into how she is thinking about a possible presidential run.

Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help

President Trump decided not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, but he needs the kingdom’s cooperation in the Iran war.

China’s Leader Wants Trump to Delay Arms Sales to Taiwan. Will He?

As Beijing presses President Trump to freeze a proposed $14 billion weapons sale to the island, Taiwan is trying to show that its security is in U.S. interests.

U.S. and China Discuss System to Warn of A.I. National Security Issues

Challenges to Identity, Real and Imagined, Drive Europe’s Far Right

The populist emphasis on national identity and pride, rather than the sins of the past, finds a deep response in voters adrift in a world they no longer understand.

Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’

China’s A.I. Makes a Great Leap Forward, but Its Economy Is Falling Behind

As Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. for a state visit, China’s advances in A.I. will be in the air. Its economy will be less discussed, our columnist writes.

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections

Ukraine says it used a newly developed ballistic missile in the attacks, which also targeted other parts of Russia.

Israeli Tourist Trap ‘Herod’s Pool’ Is Draining Palestinians’ Land Dry

Israeli lawmakers have promoted visits to an ancient reservoir in the West Bank that was refilled this summer with water diverted from Palestinian-owned farms.

How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center

Emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.

After a String of Losses, Trump Turns to a Familiar Target: The Press

President Trump’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.

Inside the Breakdown of U.K.-Israel Relations Over West Bank Settlements

British officials believed Israel had said it would hold off on moving ahead with construction in E1, a piece of land viewed as vital to a future Palestinian state. Israel said it promised no such thing.

U.S. Reaches Greenland Deal, Trump Says, but Denmark Gets to Keep It

The full contours of the deal were unclear. Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.

What Does Trump Want With Greenland?

President Trump insisted for months that the Danish territory should be part of the United States. Now, a security deal — not a takeover — seems to be on the table.

A Small Country’s Huge Windfall From the War in Iran

Oil-rich Guyana is enjoying red-hot growth. But the boom is magnifying tensions over corruption, inequality and strained ties with Venezuela.

Guyana Is Feeding the Profits of the Largest U.S. Oil Company

Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.

A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is taking another approach: offering enticements to Russia.

How the Kremlin Gets the Election Results It Wants

Russia is staging parliamentary elections that matter to almost no one — except Vladimir Putin and his inner circle.

Close to Power, German Far Right Takes Aim at Theaters and Arts

As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for “patriotic” art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.

The War in Iran Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans

The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the conflict.

Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter

G.O.P.’s Midterm Picture Deteriorates as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play

Republicans are putting up a costly defense of districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. In places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.

Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South

Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.

The Awesome and Alarming Visions of Anthropic’s C.E.O.

The collected essays of Dario Amodei help explain why some people are so worried about artificial intelligence.

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs, and Why the U.S. Sale Is Controversial

The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Fed Readies for a Momentous Rate Decision

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates today, less than two months before the midterm elections.

How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran

The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

Saudi Pipeline Attack Risks ‘Disastrous’ Loss of Millions of Barrels of Oil

Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.

A Corruption Case Spawns Memes and Indignation Among Ukrainians

A colorful undercover recording draws attention in a country worried that graft threatens the war effort, and its future.