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How US Tariffs Challenge China
02 Feb 2025China chose swift retaliation for trade measures in the first Trump administration, but that led to an upward spiral of trade measures and much broader tariffs.
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
02 Feb 2025The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
DeepSeek A.I. Is a Win for China, but a Danger to Party Control
02 Feb 2025DeepSeek’s success embodies China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence. But it could also threaten the grip on power the nation’s leaders hold.
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid
02 Feb 2025Lifesaving treatment and prevention programs for tuberculosis, malaria, H.I.V. and other diseases cannot access funds to continue work.
Moo Deng, the Toddler Hippopotamus, Still Has Star Power
01 Feb 2025The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm?
Deciphering Ancient Indus Valley Script Could Earn You $1 Million
01 Feb 2025A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural battle.
Trump Will Hit Mexico, Canada and China With Tariffs
01 Feb 2025The White House said it would move forward with levies on America’s largest trading partners on Saturday.
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
31 Jan 2025President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.
Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Could Hit Global Companies
01 Feb 2025Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and elsewhere have poured billions into North American supply chains that could be hit by new taxes on Mexico, Canada and China.
Top Malaysian Films Censored at Home Despite Government Praise
31 Jan 2025Movies that win praise and prizes abroad are sometimes banned or heavily censored at home, where some religious, racial and sexual themes are considered off-limits.
Tell Us How Tariffs on Goods From China Will Affect Your Business
02 Feb 2025The New York Times wants to talk to business owners about President Trump’s imposition of additional tariffs on imports from China.
Friday Briefing: 67 Dead in Washington Air Collision
30 Jan 2025Plus, Beyoncé vs. Swift at the Grammys.
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
30 Jan 2025President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
Father Slays New York Girl, 14, in TikTok ‘Honor Killing’
30 Jan 2025After being lured to Pakistan, Hira Anwar was fatally shot by her father and an uncle over online posts that her parents believed were immodest, the police said.
After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up
30 Jan 2025The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.
Rescuers in Japan Try to Reach Driver Trapped in Sinkhole For Days
31 Jan 2025Emergency workers have been hampered by unstable ground since Tuesday, when a truck and its driver were swallowed north of Tokyo.
Thursday Briefing: Trump Reverses Spending Freeze
29 Jan 2025Plus, celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Who Is Liang Wenfeng, the Founder of the A.I. Start-Up DeepSeek?
30 Jan 2025The Chinese company DeepSeek seemed to have come out of nowhere this week when it upturned markets. Here’s what to know about Liang Wenfeng, the engineer who started it.
How Dozens Fled an Inferno on a South Korean Plane
29 Jan 2025A month after the deadliest aviation disaster on South Korean soil, a fire destroyed another passenger jet in the country.
14 Convicted in Death of Girl for Depriving Her of Insulin
29 Jan 2025The parents of Elizabeth Rose Struhs, who died in 2022, were part of a small religious sect in Australia that believed that medical care went against their faith.