Venezuela’s New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence’ With U.S.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez struck a more diplomatic tone than she had on Saturday, inviting the United States to “work together on a cooperative agenda.”
After Christmas Day Strikes, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria
A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.
Trump Suggests U.S. Could Take Action Against More Countries
On Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as “ready to fall” and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.
Trump Says U.S. Is ‘In Charge’ of Venezuela, While Rubio Stresses Coercing It
The secretary of state said that a military “quarantine” on some oil exports would stay in place to put pressure on the country’s acting leadership.
Inside Mamdani’s Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel
Mr. Mamdani, a staunch critic of Israel and its treatment of Palestinians, knew he would not extend the orders, but he had to decide how and when he would rescind them.
Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List
“One Battle After Another” won best picture, while the top acting honors went to Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”) and Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”).
Maduro and His Wife to Be Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will make their first appearance on Monday in a New York City courthouse, the site of other high-profile proceedings.
Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now
Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.
The Venezuela I Know
Many are celebrating the ouster of a brutal dictator, but the Maduro regime may survive the loss of Maduro.
Mamdani Names Dina Levy as NYC Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off’ Hearings
Mayor Zohran Mamdani named a housing commissioner and announced that the city would hold public hearings where frustrated renters could voice their complaints.
Iran Faces Economic Challenges and Military Threats
Officials said that leaders were in survival mode amid anti-government protests and the prospect of again coming into the cross hairs of Israel and the United States.
Behind on Student Loans? Here’s What to Do Now for the New Year
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.
For Mamdani, a Break With the President Just Three Days Into His New Job
New York City’s newly elected mayor planned to spend Saturday announcing a pedestrian safety plan. Then President Trump brought a captured foreign leader to his doorstep.
Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi Arabia, Reclaim Territory From Separatists
An offensive by Yemeni government-allied forces appeared to turn the tide in a conflict that has become a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Talk of Athens
The former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., and the former wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is working hard and pushing deals with American business interests. She’s also up late at parties.
Tom Brady Is Not the GOAT
That’s not a criticism of Brady. It’s a criticism of how greatness is considered.
Colleen Keating, CEO of Planet Fitness, on Gen Z and Strength Training
Colleen Keating, chief executive of Planet Fitness, wants them to do it in a “judgment-free zone.”
China’s Russian Town Has Log Cabins and Cyrillic Signs, but No Russians
Enhe was once home to thousands of ethnic Russians. Under Xi Jinping’s push for ethnic unity, little remains beyond nostalgia and props for tourists.
Inside ‘Operation Absolute Resolve,’ the U.S. Effort to Capture Maduro
The tactically precise operation successfully extracted Mr. Maduro with no loss of American life, a result heralded by President Trump amid larger questions about the legality and rationale for the U.S. actions in Venezuela.
Heavy Rain and King Tides Cause Flooding in California
Highways were blocked and a regional airport shut down on Saturday when the latest in a long run of drenching rainstorms coincided with especially high tides.
