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Received — 3 May 2026 New York Times World News

What to Know About Elections in West Bengal and Other Indian States

3 May 2026 at 10:10
Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.

Crack Down? Close Ranks? U.S. Cartel Case Puts Mexican Leaders on the Spot.

3 May 2026 at 23:52
The indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

Global Demand for Rare Earth Minerals Is Intensifying Criminal Threats in the Amazon Rainforest

3 May 2026 at 09:00
Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.

Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates

3 May 2026 at 22:34
The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.
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