The Indonesian authorities reported the deaths after Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning. Rescue workers are trying to evacuate climbers.

America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.

As the country heads into Victory Day, the economy is stalling, internet restrictions are growing and the Kremlin is fearing Ukrainian attacks.

The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.

The president dismissed Iran’s firing on U.S. vessels in the strait as a mere “trifle.”

The tussle put a spotlight on the administration’s attempt to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new, “America First” alternative.

The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.

Since April 11, three passengers who were aboard the Hondius have died and five other people have been sickened after showing symptoms of the hantavirus. The Turkish YouTuber Ruhi Çenet disembarked the ship on April 24, and told The Times how staff members reacted to the first death.

The Venice Biennale is always overwhelming for art. Our culture writer says the politics were overwhelming this year, too.