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As Cease-Fire Seems to Hold, India and Pakistan Both Claim Victory NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration’s public descriptions of its role in the mediation seemed to touch some sensitive spots politically in India.

How a Quiet American Cardinal Became Pope NYT &rt; World News At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

UK Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings NYT &rt; World News A very dry start to spring has helped set off wildfires across Scotland, Wales and England, and officials have warned of a potential drought this summer.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff NYT &rt; World News The new pope echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed, as he appeared in front of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Resume: What’s at Stake? NYT &rt; World News A new round of talks began Sunday in Oman on the future of Iran’s nuclear program.

South Korea’s Two Presidential Candidates Have Been Chosen For June Election NYT &rt; World News Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo represent the opposite sides of a country polarized over former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s use of martial law and his ouster.

Bangladesh Bans the Political Party of Its Ousted Former Ruler NYT &rt; World News Sheikh Hasina fled the country after a mass uprising against her government, but the party she led remained a factor in Bangladeshi politics.

Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks NYT &rt; World News Ukraine’s president is pushing for an immediate truce. European leaders have said they will would impose new sanctions on Moscow if Russia’s president does not accept.

Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division NYT &rt; World News Both men are politically divisive, fiercely combative and have outsize egos. But as Mr. Trump arrives in the Middle East next week, the fate of the region could hinge on their relationship.

What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded NYT &rt; World News Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe.

The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away NYT &rt; World News New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead.

Colombia Grants Asylum to Richard Martinelli, Ex-President of Panama NYT &rt; World News The former leader said he had traveled to Bogotá after spending a year holed up the Nicaraguan embassy in Panama City following a money-laundering conviction.

A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight NYT &rt; World News Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.

Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late? NYT &rt; World News Prince Harry’s desperate plea to reconcile with his father highlighted a rupture that could undermine the monarchy’s attempts to model unity.

Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf? NYT &rt; World News His suggestion to call the body of water the “Arabian Gulf” has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.

Trump’s No. 1 Fan in Greenland: A Bricklayer Turned Political Player NYT &rt; World News Jorgen Boassen’s idolization of all things Trump, which has won him friends in Washington and sometimes hostile attention at home, has given him an unlikely new career: political influencer.

Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe NYT &rt; World News European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.

Margot Friedländer, Holocaust Survivor Who Found Her Voice, Dies at 103 NYT &rt; World News She never spoke of her experience until after her husband’s death, when she returned to Berlin with a mission to tell her story, and to teach tolerance.

How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV NYT &rt; World News In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity.

How Xi and Putin Got Closer NYT &rt; World News In terms of geopolitical bromances, this is it. David Pierson, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering China, explains how President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, are closer than ever before.