Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure

Tehran is growing increasingly aggressive as it confronts an economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East

Ukraine Says It Needs $27 Billion More. Europe Wants to Know Why.

An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas

As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.

Trump’s Super PAC Is Tied to Mystery Group Spending $25 Million on Midterms

Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods, as Trade War Intensifies

Hours before the tariffs took effect, President Trump singled out the Canadian plane maker Bombardier, saying it wouldn’t be able to sell in the U.S.

Near the Border, Americans Fear Losing Ties With Canadians

Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Edge Closer to a Full-Blown War

Saudi officials said attacks by the Iran-backed militia had injured 73 civilians in the south of the kingdom and vowed to retaliate.

Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks

Britain Set to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements in West Bank

As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects

President Trump has found reprieve from the war in Iran by basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.

They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.

The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies

Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.

One School District’s Fight Against Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few school systems to sue the administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.

Far-Right Victory in German State Seen as Omen Across Europe

A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.

Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate

The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.

The Battle to Save a Pioneering General From Pete Hegseth’s Purge

Gen. Christopher Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career

How a Memphis Gambling Raid Became a Sweeping Immigration Operation

More than 120 people were arrested last week at a cantina, in one of the biggest immigration operations in Tennessee this year.

Trump Envoys Make First Visit to Kyiv in Effort to Revive Peace Talks

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Ukraine’s capital, a day after meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts

Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.

The Ex-Salesman Bringing the Far Right to the Cusp of Power in Germany

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

Inside the Justice Dept.’s Investigation of Fauci and Virus Scientists

While reporting on federal investigations of virus scientists, we learned of a meeting last year at the F.B.I. about allegations that U.S. researchers hid a Covid lab leak.

Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members in Major Hunt Over Leaks

About 50 people were tested, an unparalleled inquiry that came after news reports about the war in Iran and the U.S. military’s diminished stocks of munitions.

Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes Ahead of Visit by U.S. Envoys

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to meet with the Russian leader. They plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive talks.

Putin Denies a Draft Is Coming, but Some Russian Men Are Taking No Chances

As the fear of a possible mobilization becomes a fixture of daily life across Russia, many men are deciding whether to flee, hide or sit tight.

Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan

The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.

U.S. Hiring Jumps, an Encouraging Sign for the Economy

Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?

Dangerous Pattern of Russian Sabotage in Europe Risks Clash With NATO

Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising.

He Fought Russia Fiercely. Now He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace.

Germany’s Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists

The Alternative for Germany party has tried to soften its hard-line image but is still privately working with extremists. It could win a state election on Sunday.

A Spiral of Escalation for Russia and Ukraine, With No End in Sight

Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.

The New Jet-Powered Drones That Are Breeding Anxiety in Ukraine

In a Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy

The bomb was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High

Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones

In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.

Allies Grumble That U.S. Is Hindering Global Economic Growth

At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.

What Rising Global Bond Rates Mean for Your Money

Employer Health Costs in U.S. Are Expected to Spike in 2027

The Logistics Nightmare Facing U.S. Warships

Iranian attacks have upended the Navy’s supply chain, causing a strain on the aircraft carriers, ships and destroyers that are being kept in the Middle East indefinitely.

U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes

China and the U.S. Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power

As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, a split-screen view of a changing world.

Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge

Government borrowing costs are hitting multi-decade highs around the world, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation.

Punishment and Silence: China Pulls Out the Disaster Playbook in Tibet

While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

A Defense Department office, created by the Biden administration to bolster the U.S defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.

Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots.