Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
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Can an Island Nation’s Rugby Dreams Change Its Fortunes?
In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics, and to improve lives.
In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official Says
Two Israeli drone strikes hit a residential neighborhood, a civil defense official said. Israel is under international pressure to curtail its attacks.
The A.I. Doomsday Skeptics
The focus on dystopian scenarios is shifting public discourse from present-day dangers to hypothetical futures, some experts say.
How Electric Cars Took Hold in Australia
Rising oil prices helped push E.V. sales ahead of gas cars for the first time, even in a country that loves long road trips.
Alex Saab, Venezuelan Tied to Maduro, Pleads Guilty in Florida
Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.
Harry and Meghan Change Children’s School After Talks With Security Team
The couple’s private security team had raised concerns about the difficulty of securing the route to school in traffic, according to a family spokesman.
Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.
Ukraine and Russia Deny Trump’s Claims of an Energy Truce
The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.
Latest Energy Crisis Leaves Governments With Few Good Options
From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts.
Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.
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.
Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter
The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.
It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not 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.
Kyrgyzstan Is Russia’s Trading Loophole
Kyrgyzstan has turned into a crucial middleman for Russia to import goods from China since the start of the Ukraine war. Paul Sonne, our Moscow bureau chief, traveled to Kyrgyzstan to see its skyrocketing economic growth.