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Trump Team Races to Form Trade Deals After Tariffs Sow Global Chaos NYT &rt; World News The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.

Prelude to a Funeral NYT &rt; World News A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.

Victims and Eyewitnesses in Kashmir Attack Describe Scenes of Chaos and Horror NYT &rt; World News Victims and eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror as militants killed 26 people in Kashmir as families, couples and friends took in a picturesque valley.

Scott Bessent Accuses IMF and World Bank of ‘Mission Creep’ NYT &rt; World News Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their missions.

Jordan Cracks Down on Muslim Brotherhood NYT &rt; World News The Arab monarchy had already taken steps toward disbanding the Islamist group in a 2020 court decision, but said it would now move to completely ban its activities.

Pope Francis Will Be Buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome NYT &rt; World News For his final resting place, Francis chose simplicity in a place of beauty.

How to Watch Pope Francis’ Funeral NYT &rt; World News World leaders and the Catholic faithful from around the globe will attend the funeral on Saturday. Here’s how to watch it and what to expect.

Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets NYT &rt; World News No casualties or major damage were reported immediately after the magnitude-6.2 tremor. But it rattled nerves, with memories of the disastrous 2023 quake in the country’s southeast still fresh.

Jared Kushner Targets Albania’s Adriatic Coast for Luxury Tourism NYT &rt; World News Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?

Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks in London Downgraded After Rubio Pulls Out NYT &rt; World News Planned diplomatic talks on Wednesday have been scaled back, raising new doubts about progress toward a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine.

3 Takeaways From The New York Times’ Interview With Syria’s New President NYT &rt; World News Ahmed al-Shara said his government was discussing military support with Russia and Turkey, appealed for a lifting of sanctions and suggested foreign fighters could earn Syrian citizenship.

Will Canada’s Next Prime Minister Solve the Million-Dollar Housing Crisis? NYT &rt; World News Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.

Odes to Mexican Drug Lords Are Pop Hits, but the Law Is Turning Against Them NYT &rt; World News Mexican artists built enormous audiences singing about drug cartels and narco culture. Cities and states are now moving against the style.

What to Know About the Tensions Over Kashmir NYT &rt; World News A terrorist attack in the disputed territory in 2019 brought India and Pakistan to the verge of war. There are fears Tuesday’s violence could do the same.

Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies NYT &rt; World News In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

Killing of Civilians in Kashmir Shatters an Illusion of Calm NYT &rt; World News India had claimed in recent years that its heavy-handed approach had brought peace to the long restive region. The attack on Tuesday showed that wasn’t true.

Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to Lie in State NYT &rt; World News Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds NYT &rt; World News Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.

Wednesday Briefing: A Downgrade in Global Growth NYT &rt; World News Plus, the next big thing from Japan.

Catholics Expected a Revolution From Pope Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them NYT &rt; World News Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.