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Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism

Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.

Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela

Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.

An emergency order from the Venezuelan government appears to criminalize support for the U.S. attack.

An emergency order from the Venezuelan government appears to criminalize support for the U.S. attack.

An emergency order from the Venezuelan government appears to criminalize support for the U.S. attack.

Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland

President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders rejected the president’s assertions.

Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue

The show of solidarity comes as President Trump, emboldened by his capture of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, has suggested he could take action against other countries.

Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests

Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.

European Leaders Meet for Latest Round of Ukraine Talks

The discussions, also attended by top U.S. negotiators and other allies of Ukraine, are intended to make progress on European commitments to postwar security if a cease-fire is reached.

Can Venezuela’s New Leader Keep the U.S. Happy and Her Elites in Line?

As the country’s status quo abruptly shifts, experts say maintaining a coalition is crucial for political survival.

Why Trump Wants Greenland

President Trump has repeated his interest in taking the semiautonomous Danish territory, citing U.S. national security. Denmark’s leader says such a move would be the end of NATO.

Live Updates: Venezuela Isn’t Ready for Elections, Trump Says

President Trump told NBC News that the United States must first “nurse the country back to health,” and named a group of U.S. officials to oversee the next steps.

Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a commission with members chosen in a way that departs from existing law.

Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade

Venezuela could lose the bulk of its export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.

Zelensky’s Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk Peace

With Russia still seen as unlikely to stop fighting, the Ukrainian leader’s tone has shifted from upbeat to cautionary.

Cuban Deaths in U.S. Venezuela Strikes Confirm Ties Between Countries

The Maduro regime was long propped up by Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence agencies. Many Cubans were reported killed in the American military action.

Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties

U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months.

Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine

The exchange offer was recounted at the time in congressional testimony by Fiona Hill, who ran Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council during the first Trump administration.

Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser

Ukraine’s president appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction, if peace talks are successful.

Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests

The plan to give Iranians roughly $7 a month is the latest in a string of steps aimed at alleviating economic pressures. Critics say the payments cannot reverse the severity of the crisis.

Trump Officials to Brief Top Lawmakers on Maduro Raid

The briefing for congressional leaders and the top members of the intelligence, defense and foreign policy panels will come two days after the military operation.

Maduro, Appearing in U.S. Court for Arraignment, Says He Was ‘Kidnapped’ and Pleads Not Guilty

“I’m innocent. I’m not guilty. I am a decent man,” the captured Venezuelan president told a judge in Manhattan federal court. “I am still president of my country.”

Denmark Tells Trump to ‘Stop the Threats’ About Greenland

The Danish prime minister told President Trump to back down after he repeated his threat to acquire Greenland in the wake of the U.S. military raid in Venezuela.

Live Updates: Maduro to Appear in Manhattan Court as Trump Threatens Other Countries

Nicolás Maduro, the ousted Venezuelan leader, and his wife are scheduled to face charges of drug trafficking and other crimes. President Trump suggested the U.S. could take action against other countries, including Colombia and Mexico.

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade

The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region.

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Leader, Faces Big Test

Delcy Rodríguez is the torchbearer of a government whose revolutionary roots are in disarray. She must appease constituencies who loathe U.S. meddling while fielding Washington’s demands.

Iran and Venezuela found kinship in anti-American ideology and in evading U.S. sanctions.

Venezuela’s defense minister calls U.S. operation an ‘act of profound malice.’

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers

The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November.

Venezuela, Democracy and Oil

One thing is clear after the U.S. raid: Gunboat diplomacy is back, with cascading implications not just for the Americas but for the world.

Live Updates: Venezuela Projects Defiance as Rubio Says U.S. Will Exert ‘Leverage’ on Its Leaders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a military quarantine of Venezuela would remain in place. The country’s defense minister said President Nicolás Maduro’s government was still in charge.

Ukrainians Welcome a U.S. Victory in Venezuela, and Lament a Double Standard

Ukraine’s government supports the removal of a dictator while members of Parliament question the wisdom of endorsing military interventions, even against a Russian ally.

Ukrainians Welcome a U.S. Victory in Venezuela, and Lament a Double Standard

Ukraine’s government supports the removal of a dictator while members of Parliament question the wisdom of endorsing military interventions, even against a Russian ally.

After U.S. Attack, Venezuelans Worry About Political Stability

Nicolás Maduro was unpopular. But his abrupt removal has created deep uncertainty, alarming even those who opposed him.

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.

Ukrainian Politics Has Reawakened. Zelensky Must Tread Carefully.

The Ukrainian leader is reshuffling his cabinet as a corruption scandal reshapes the political landscape at a pivotal point in peace negotiations.

Maduro’s Capture Prompts Protests and Celebrations in U.S. Cities

Opponents of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela called it illegal. Supporters celebrated the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, the country’s authoritarian president.

Why Trump Removed Venezuela’s Maduro

David E. Sanger, our national security correspondent, describes the implications of President Trump’s launching of the attack that captured the Venezuelan president, and Trump’s declaration that the United States would “run the country.”

Americans turn out for protests in Chicago and Washington.

Opponents of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela called it illegal and warned of a widening war. Supporters celebrated an authoritarian president’s fall.

Americans turn out for protests in Chicago and Washington.

Opponents of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela called it illegal and warned of a widening war. Supporters celebrated an authoritarian president’s fall.

Venezuelan Official Says at Least 40 People Were Killed in U.S. Attack

The official said the dead included civilians and military personnel. At least one of the civilians was killed in a U.S. airstrike outside of Caracas, according to her family.

U.S. Indictment of Maduro Cites Cocaine Smuggling, Trade in Which Venezuela’s Role Is Believed to Be Modest

Experts have said that Venezuela is not a major drug producer but rather a minor cocaine transit country, with most of the cocaine flowing through it headed to Europe.

In Wake of U.S. Strike, Venezuelan Paramilitaries Are Little Seen

As the armed civilian groups often used to suppress protests kept a low profile, the role they might play in the country’s new situation remained unclear.

Zohran Mamdani Called President Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York accused President Trump of violating international law. It was the first time he had criticized the president since their White House meeting.

World Leaders React With Shock and Skepticism After U.S. Captures Maduro

Several Latin American leaders responded with especial anger, while European leaders were more cautious. President Trump’s audacious raid drew support, too.

A Timeline of Rising Tension Between the U.S. and Venezuela

The Trump administration has for months increased pressure on the Maduro government through a series of diplomatic and military maneuvers.

Vance Justifies Capture as Bringing Maduro to Justice

Mr. Maduro has “multiple indictments in the United States for narcoterrorism,” the vice president said.

Maduro’s Inner Circle Appears to Survive U.S. Strikes on Venezuela

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, next in the line of succession, and other top Venezuelan officials issued defiant pronouncements after Mr. Maduro’s capture.

How Tensions Escalated Between the U.S. and Venezuela

A U.S. pressure campaign has been building for years, through a series of indictments, sanctions and, recently, military actions.

Live Updates: U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader, Trump Says

President Trump announced that U.S. forces had carried out “a large scale strike against Venezuela” and were flying President Nicolás Maduro and his wife out of the country. The Trump administration had been building pressure on Mr. Maduro for months.

Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine

While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security for how long.

Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff

Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.

Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters

Mr. Trump’s remarks that he was ready to come to the protesters’ “rescue” are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.

Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners

At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.

Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread

Financial pressures have fueled a fifth day of demonstrations around Iran, with at least one person killed in the protests so far, according to the authorities.

Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy

Amid mounting street protests, businesses, universities and government offices stayed closed Wednesday under government orders, in 21 of 31 provinces, including the Tehran.

Emmanuel Macron Backs Social Media Restrictions for Children

French lawmakers are expected next month to discuss a ban on social media for children. In his New Year’s Eve address, the French president restated his support for restricting their access.

Venezuela Detains Americans Amid Growing U.S. Pressure

The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

Merz Says Relationship Between U.S. and Germany Is ‘Changing’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, making his New Year’s Eve address, said the change would force Europe to do more to defend itself.

He Is Being Sued in the U.S. for Human Rights Abuses. He Could be Deported First.

Rafael Quero Silva faces a lawsuit brought by five people who say he oversaw their abuse and mistreatment as a military officer in Venezuela. But he could be deported before the case is heard.

How Thousands of Secret Russian Documents Were Exposed

Russian journalists learned that a government office inadvertently made thousands of sensitive complaints viewable online, including accounts of abuse and coercion in the military.

Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules

The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.

George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens

Mr. Clooney, who owns a farmhouse in France, has said that living there enabled him and his wife, a human rights lawyer, to pursue a quieter existence with their children.

Yonaguni, the Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud with Japan

Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.

Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities

The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression.

U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’

The announcement will likely keep the United States as the biggest international aid donor next year, even as the Trump administration slashes funding for foreign assistance programs.

With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has a series of vexing choices to make in the year ahead on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.

Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela

The administration provided no details of what the president said was an attack last week linked to U.S. efforts to disrupt drug trafficking from Latin America.

What to Know About Colombia’s Role in the Global Drug Trade Amid Trump’s Feud With Petro

President Gustavo Petro is locked in a war of words with President Trump over Colombia’s major role in the global drug trade. The issue is complicated.

As Some Boycott Myanmar’s Flawed Election, Others Hope for Change

The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some see them as the most pragmatic way to try to improve conditions.

How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump’s Venezuela Campaign

New details of deliberations show how aides with overlapping agendas drove the United States toward a militarized confrontation with Venezuela.

A Dancing Dictator and Bankers in Chains: The Other Venezuela Blockade

A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military supremacy, a hard-partying dictator and frictions among the great powers.

Honduran Candidate Claims Fraud After Trump-Backed Opponent Is Declared Victor

After officials called the presidential race for Nasry Asfura, his rival, Salvador Nasralla, disputed the result and expressed ire over the U.S. role.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New US-Ukrainian Peace Plan

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election

Nasry Asfura was endorsed by President Trump in a contentious election. The process of counting votes experienced technical problems, revisions of disputed ballot boxes and claims of fraud.

Here’s What Is in the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine

The blueprint covers a broad range of issues, including territory, security guarantees and postwar reconstruction. But Russia has indicated little willingness to end the war.

China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says

The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.

France Fails to Adopt a Budget by Year’s End. Again.

French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.

Greta Thunberg Arrested in U.K. at Protest Supporting Palestine Action

The Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested after holding a sign that the police said showed support for the group, which Britain banned this year.

Russia Bombards Ukraine Hours After Zelensky Calls Peace Plan ‘Quite Solid’

The Ukrainian leader cited progress on security guarantees, even as Russia bombed Ukraine overnight, indicating that it is prepared to continue fighting.

German Leaders, Undercutting the Far Right, Are Leaning on the Far Left

Germany’s centrist establishment has long scorned the far left, but it is increasingly reliant on leftists to outmaneuver the far right in crucial votes in Parliament.

Trump Administration Orders Nearly 30 U.S. Ambassadors to Leave Their Posts

A union representing career diplomats said such a mass recall had never happened in the history of the U.S. Foreign Service.

Carney Names Financier Mark Wiseman as Canada’s U.S. Ambassador

Mark Wiseman has held high-profile roles in law, business consulting and finance, and will lead Canada’s efforts to reboot diplomatic relation with Washington at a critical moment.

What We Know About U.S. Interceptions of Oil Tankers in Venezuela

A Venezuela-bound vessel fled after rebuffing an attempt by the Coast Guard to seize it, the latest twist in the escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro government.

At Bondi Beach, Australians Mourn Shooting Victims

Thousands gathered a week after gunmen killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration. But hints of political divisions and anti-immigration rhetoric have emerged.

U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Oil Tanker Linked to Venezuela

The latest vessel to be targeted by the United States in its pressure campaign on Venezuela was sending distress signals as it headed northeast from the Caribbean into the Atlantic.

‘Orwellian Climate of Fear’: How China Cracks Down on Critics in the U.S.

The Chinese government once focused on political dissidents and exiled activists. Now, federal officials say, it is targeting artists in the United States whose creative protests test its tolerance.

U.S. Coast Guard Boards Tanker Carrying Venezuelan Oil

The vessel, which was flying a Panamanian flag, was not on a list of tankers under U.S. sanctions.

U.S. Strikes on Syria Underscore Scale of Challenge for Its President

The Syrian government did not comment directly on the extensive American strikes targeting the Islamic State on Friday, but said it was intensifying its own efforts to fight the group.

U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria

American forces struck dozens of suspected ISIS sites, making good on President Trump’s vow to avenge two American soldiers killed by the group last week.

Toss a Coin in the Trevi Fountain? That’ll Be 2 Euros, Wish Not Included

Starting on Feb. 1, Rome will charge tourists a fee to go down into the basin of the famed 18th-century fountain. Not every one is happy (except Romans, who won’t have to pay).

How Venezuela Went From U.S. Ally to Trump Target

Closely tied to Washington during much of the Cold War, Venezuela has gone through political upheavals over the years that now make it a major enemy in the eyes of the Trump administration.

Putin Offers to Suspend Deep Strikes During Potential Ukraine Vote

But President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, speaking at an annual news conference, showed little sign of backing down from his goals in the war on Ukraine.

Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically

The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.

Global Experts Say Most Palestinians in Gaza Face Major Difficulties Accessing Food

A panel of food security experts said the situation remained dire in the enclave despite a cease-fire in October and greater flows of aid.

Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria

The Caesar Act was imposed in 2019 in response to widespread and systematic violations of human rights by the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad.

With New E.U. Loan, Ukraine Avoids Budget Crunch and Can Plan War Effort

The loan will cover two-thirds of the country’s financial needs for the next two years. It also bolsters Ukraine’s position in ongoing peace talks.

Mexico’s Security Chief on His Fight Against the Cartels

Omar García Harfuch spoke to The New York Times about the country’s aggressive cartel offensive and his relationship with the White House.

Australia Announces Plan to Buy Back Guns in Wake of Bondi Attack

The program is expected to take hundreds of thousands of firearms out of circulation, the prime minister said on Friday.

Britain Is Preparing for Attacks on Its Soil. Critics Say It Must Move Faster.

As military officials sound the alarm over Russian hybrid attacks, the chair of Parliament’s defense committee said the government’s progress on ramping up home defense was “glacial.”