Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules

The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.

Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban

Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning home to live under the Taliban.

Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said.

What Questions Do You Have About the Trump-Xi Summit?

“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to David Pierson, who covers China’s foreign policy for The Times.

World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains

The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.

‘God Will Never Abandon You,’ Pope Tells Prisoners in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV offered words of encouragement at a prison in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, one of four countries he visited during a tour of Africa.

U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran

It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran.

Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery

Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky.

Zelensky detailed deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.


How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel

The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.