Trump Administration Oil Tanker Seizures Are Meant to Force Maduro Out, Officials Say
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.Read More
Ex-C.I.A. Chief Wants to Block Judge Cannon From Inquiry Pushed by Trump’s Allies
The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.Read More
As Trump Clings to Tariffs, His Argentine Ally Is Opening Up to Trade
President Javier Milei is eliminating barriers to what had been a closed-off economy, moving in the opposite direction of his main political ally, President Trump.Read More
After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large
A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.Read More
Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia
Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.Read More
Jim Beam Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle
The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.Read More
She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It.
The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.Read More
China Vanke Gets Temporary Lifeline to Prevent Debt Default
Bondholders for one of China’s biggest real estate developers extended a grace period to negotiate a delayed repayment of a $285 million bond.Read More
The Economy Survived 2025, But Many Americans Are Reeling
A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.Read More
How Trump’s First Year Reshaped U.S. Energy and Climate Policy
The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.Read More