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Sharif was among the top officials from eight Arab or Muslim countries who met with Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week to discuss strategy on ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

2025 Booker Prize Goes to David Szalay’s ‘Flesh’ 11/11/2025

The rags-to-riches tale had already made fans of Zadie Smith and Dua Lipa. Roddy Doyle, who chaired the judging panel, called the book “singular” and “extraordinary.”

Alex Marshall

Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Star Known for ‘Ran’ and Other Classics, Dies at 92 11/11/2025

He was a fixture of postwar Japanese cinema and starred in films by Akira Kurosawa and other directors of that era.

Wendell Jamieson

Police Investigate Deadly Delhi Blast as Possible Terrorist Attack 11/11/2025

India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, said the “conspirators” behind an explosion that killed at least eight people would be brought to justice.

Mujib Mashal

Late Night Is Disappointed in Democrats Over Shutdown Deal 11/11/2025

“Our long national nightmare is different,” Stephen Colbert said after some Democratic senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown.

Trish Bendix

On Veterans Day, This Is the Lonely, Terrible Sorrow We Must Never Forget 11/11/2025

To imagine the cost of an “America First” policy, walk through World War II cemeteries in Europe.

Jonathan Darman

Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know. 11/11/2025

Iraq is caught in the conflict between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.

Erika Solomon and Falih Hassan

How China Reached Into New York to Stop a Tiny Film Festival 11/11/2025

A showcase for independent Chinese films was scrapped after the Chinese authorities pressured directors, moderators and even a volunteer to pull out.

Vivian Wang

As Iraqis Vote for a Parliament, U.S. Presses to Rid Country of Iran’s Influence 11/11/2025

After a U.S. occupation, years of sectarian violence and a jihadist insurgency, Iraq has become an improbable haven of calm in the Middle East.

Erika Solomon

Book Review: ‘Unfettered,’ by John Fetterman 11/11/2025

The senator from Pennsylvania chronicles his stroke, unlikely election victory and battle with depression. Just don’t expect him to try to win you over.

Jennifer Szalai

For Trump, Nothing Was Off Limits During the Shutdown 11/11/2025

President Trump pressured Democrats by taking punishing actions no previous administration ever took during a shutdown.

Luke Broadwater

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‘Cannot allow politics to thwart the plan,’ Israeli officials applaud Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Donald Trump holds talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister amid warming ties