Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.

13 May 2026 16:46 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

Nadiem Makarim founded a popular app before joining Indonesia’s government. Now he could face 18 years in prison, targeted in what critics call a dubious anticorruption campaign.

13 May 2026 12:20 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, was broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.

13 May 2026 15:54 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

In Britain, some argue that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, by rejecting calls to step aside, risks repeating the mistakes of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

13 May 2026 10:01 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

Catherine is visiting Reggio Emilia, an Italian city celebrated for its approach to early childhood education.

13 May 2026 17:46 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss the risks from artificial intelligence, but neither country is willing to be the first to slow down.

13 May 2026 14:16 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES

Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.

13 May 2026 12:53 ✍️ RSS NEW YORK TIMES