Xi Uses Summit, Parade and History to Flaunt China’s Global Pull
8/30/2025 3:16 PM Open Story
With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.
China Rekindles Wartime Fury, Stirring Fears of Anti-Japan Hate
8/30/2025 7:44 AM Open Story
A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent.
The Nobel Prize and a Testy Phone Call: How the Trump-Modi Relationship Unraveled
8/30/2025 9:07 AM Open Story
President Trump’s repeated claims about having “solved” the India-Pakistan war infuriated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. And that was only the beginning.
Targeting Iran’s Leaders, Israel Found a Weak Link: Their Bodyguards
8/30/2025 8:08 AM Open Story
Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.
Over 15 Killed in Gaza City, One Day After Israel Ends Daily Pauses for Aid
8/30/2025 3:34 PM Open Story
One attack was an effort to assassinate Abu Obeida, one of Hamas’s best-known spokesmen, Israeli officials said. It was not immediately clear if that succeeded.
Houthis Say Prime Minister Was Killed in Israeli Attack
8/30/2025 9:05 AM Open Story
Ahmed al-Rahawi had led the Houthi cabinet in Yemen since 2024. His killing is unlikely to halt the Iranian-backed group’s missile attacks on Israel.
Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Growing Demands
8/30/2025 7:38 AM Open Story
After months of negotiation and concessions, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has found herself in a cycle of pressure from the White House.
From Cracker Barrel to Sydney Sweeney, Trump Has an Opinion to Share
8/30/2025 7:06 AM Open Story
In his second term, President Trump is using his power to reshape American culture, not just American policy. He has threatened consequences for many who disagree.
Benny Johnson Was Fired for Plagiarism. At the White House, He’s Embraced.
8/30/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
Benny Johnson, a right-wing podcaster, has enjoyed rare access and promotion from the Trump administration.
Russia Distracts Its Citizens From Ukraine War With Nonstop Festivals
8/30/2025 6:56 AM Open Story
A festival known as Summer in Moscow showcases the city’s transformation into an ultramodern metropolis. But the feast can’t last forever.
‘A Future Filled With Hope’: Minneapolis Community Unites to Process the Tragedy
8/30/2025 6:58 PM Open Story
In the first Mass since an assailant attacked Annunciation Catholic Church, parishioners gathered to grieve and support one another.
Before Minnesota Shooting, a Program Aimed at Preventing Attacks Lost Federal Funding
8/30/2025 5:34 PM Open Story
The cut by the Trump administration does not appear to have affected the handling of the church shooting this week, but state leaders say it weakens efforts to identify future threats.
Marin Lately, a New Satire Publication, Skewers Marin County
8/30/2025 11:50 AM Open Story
In February, the publication Marin Lately began satirizing the wealthy, idyllic swath of the Bay Area. The author has been a mystery, until now.
What to Know About Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Socialism
8/30/2025 9:03 AM Open Story
Opponents of the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City have derogatively called him both a socialist and a democratic socialist to make a dent in his lead in the polls.
New York’s Very Rich Reel Over the NYC Mayoral Race and Mamdani’s Lead
8/30/2025 3:36 PM Open Story
“The Hamptons is basically in group therapy about the mayoral race.”
Behind Thai Premier’s Dismissal, Unraveling of an Uneasy Alliance
8/30/2025 3:22 PM Open Story
Thaksin Shinawatra had struck a grand bargain with Thailand’s establishment, analysts say, that allowed his daughter to ascend to the prime minister’s job.
What’s Behind the Political Instability in Thailand
8/29/2025 4:35 PM Open Story
While the country is a constitutional monarchy that holds regular elections, analysts say it is beholden to an unelected old guard.
The ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Members Get Down to Business
8/30/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie and director Chris Columbus on their new adaptation, first-day jitters and their shared love of “Home Alone.”
Vax Quack Lacks Facts
8/30/2025 4:00 AM Open Story
This Kennedy is no profile in courage.
Oasis Conquers America
8/30/2025 4:00 AM Open Story
There’s a reason America is now loving the band.
Alaska Produces a Ton of Gas. Soon, Its Biggest City Might Not Have Enough.
8/30/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
The looming energy crisis in Anchorage offers a lesson in the downsides of relying on fossil fuels.
Suspect in Montana Bar Shooting Faces 4 Murder Charges
8/30/2025 7:20 PM Open Story
The man is accused of fatally shooting four people in a bar in Anaconda, Mont. He had led the police on an eight-day manhunt that rattled the community.
Hiker Is Found Dead in Wyoming After Being Missing for a Month
8/30/2025 11:27 AM Open Story
Grant Gardner’s body was found by a climbing team on Wednesday in Bighorn National Forest, a week after the authorities called off a search.
What to Know About Covid Vaccines This Fall
8/29/2025 11:38 AM Open Story
The F.D.A. introduced new rules. Here’s what to know.