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.

Trump’s Effort to Control Elections Pushes Ahead Despite Court Loss

The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s plan to restrict voting by mail, but his fight to assert control over the election process is far from finished.

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Voting by Mail

Efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion among some voters.

Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing

The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to investors’ angst.

Gulf Arab States Explore New Options as U.S. Bases Fail to Deter Iran

The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.

Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts

The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.

Tech Stocks Shudder in Response to Calls to Slow A.I. Progress

Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about “frontier” A.I. technology.

Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap

Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.

Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines

The election, in an area long known for violent separatists, was marred by a shootout that killed three, officials said.

A Republican Senator Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election

Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has supported President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as a challenge.

As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers

President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.

Top A.I. Leaders Call for Slowing Down A.I. Development

Dario Amodei, the chief executive of Anthropic, laid out A.I.’s rapidly advancing capabilities and said greater safety controls were needed.

How Iran’s Hard-Liners Prevailed and Sabotaged U.S. Peace Deal

Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.

Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens

Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.

Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.