NY Times
2026, Sep 17
Trump Sanctions on Cuba Strands Thousands Of Shipping Containers
The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different...
2026, Sep 17
Living Next to Mexico’s Toxic Reservoir
Our reporter Emiliano Rodríguez Mega visits the highly polluted Endhó Dam, which some call Mexico’s toilet bowl. People who live nearby say...
2026, Sep 17
Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is...
For decades, the Mexican authorities have sacrificed a rural valley to flush away the capital’s waste and power the economy. Now, local...
2026, Sep 17
Canadians React to E.U.’s ‘Associate Member’ Offer
While some Canadians welcomed the European Union’s offer to make their country an “associate member” of the bloc, others were skeptical about...
2026, Sep 16
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats,...
2026, Sep 16
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s Newfound Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats,...
2026, Sep 16
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for...
2026, Sep 16
Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report...
Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.
2026, Sep 16
Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases Skyrocket
Surging drug use has contributed to an epidemic in the Pacific island nation, where one in 60 adults is estimated to be...
2026, Sep 16
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35...
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with...
