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Received today — 12 May 2026 New York Times World News

The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?

12 May 2026 at 09:02
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.

Trump Previews Issues He Plans to Raise With Xi

12 May 2026 at 08:24
President Trump said he expected to speak to the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, about a range of issues at a summit in Beijing, from the war in Iran to Jimmy Lai, an imprisoned Hong Kong media mogul.

Video Shows Philippine Senator Outrunning Agents and Avoiding I.C.C. Warrant

12 May 2026 at 08:23
Video shows Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, dashing into the Philippine Senate.

Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan

12 May 2026 at 06:21
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.

Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?

12 May 2026 at 04:01
President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.

Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign

12 May 2026 at 00:22
Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”

Trump Calls Iran’s Counterproposal a ‘Piece of Garbage’

11 May 2026 at 22:37
President Trump told reporters the Iran cease-fire was “on life support” on Monday after he rejected Iran’s counterproposal for a peace deal this weekend.
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