The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

01/05/2026 09:02 New York Times

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

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Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.

Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation....

01/05/2026 10:44 New York Times

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency....

01/05/2026 06:34 New York Times

Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East....

01/05/2026 04:01 New York Times

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate....

01/05/2026 04:00 New York Times

Takeaways From Hegseth’s Second Day of Testimony on the Iran War

The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat....

01/05/2026 01:30 New York Times

N.Y. Archdiocese Offers $800 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

Lawyers representing the abuse survivors warned their clients that the archdiocese would most likely file for bankruptcy if they did not agree to the settlement....

30/04/2026 23:29 New York Times

Hegseth Says Iran Cease-Fire Stops Clock for Congressional Approval

The defense secretary testified on the eve of the 60-day mark of the war, a major statutory deadline for the president to withdraw forces or seek approval from Congress to continue the fight....

30/04/2026 22:18 New York Times

U.S. Economy Grew 2 Percent in Early 2026 Even as War in Iran Began to Hit Energy Prices

Gross domestic product expanded at a 2 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, a period including first weeks of conflict in the Middle East....

30/04/2026 21:57 New York Times

Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets

The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine....

30/04/2026 21:10 New York Times

Oil Price Hits Wartime High Above $120 a Barrel as Iran War Standoff Continues

Strong earnings and economic data buck fears that prolonged disruption to Middle East fuel supplies will eventually dent economic growth....

30/04/2026 20:10 New York Times

Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling Could Fuel New Era of Redistricting Wars

The expected flood of new congressional maps is likely to produce fewer competitive districts, fewer ways for voters to hold elected officials accountable and more polarized politics....

30/04/2026 19:56 New York Times

Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfare

Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities....

30/04/2026 18:27 New York Times

Rising Fuel Prices Force Policymakers to Weigh Excruciating Choices

The Bank of England and European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as officials search for signs of possible longer-term damage and warn of the impact of a prolonged energy shock....

30/04/2026 18:02 New York Times

Forest Service Research Labs Are Closing

A research lab in Washington State tracks ecological changes in a warming climate and provides scientific guidance for forest managers. It is one of 57 such facilities being shuttered....

30/04/2026 17:10 New York Times

What to Know About the Stabbing Attack Against 2 Jewish Men in London

The British police said the attack on Wednesday was being treated as terrorism, and they warned of rising antisemitic hate crimes....

30/04/2026 16:26 New York Times

How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China

If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary....

30/04/2026 16:23 New York Times

Why the U.A.E. Is Quitting OPEC

The United Arab Emirates is walking away from OPEC this May. The New York Times’ energy reporter, Rebecca Elliott, breaks down how the war with Iran provided the perfect opening for the Emirates to go solo....

30/04/2026 13:29 New York Times

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More than a year of similar conversations have failed to bring the country any closer to peace, so Ukrainians have stopped hoping they will....

30/04/2026 11:58 New York Times

How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply

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30/04/2026 09:04 New York Times

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A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney....

30/04/2026 08:26 New York Times

Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure

It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February....

29/04/2026 23:56 New York Times

Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $25 Billion as Hegseth Berates Skeptics

During his first public appearance on Capitol Hill since the war began, the defense secretary lashed out at lawmakers in both parties who have questioned the conflict....

29/04/2026 22:07 New York Times

Fed Meeting Underscores Tough Task Ahead for Warsh

Jerome H. Powell on Wednesday announced he would stay on as a governor at the central bank as internal divisions sharpen about the policy path forward....

29/04/2026 22:06 New York Times

Supreme Court Limits Reach of Voting Rights Act

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29/04/2026 22:04 New York Times

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29/04/2026 21:19 New York Times

Almost All of Europe Was Abnormally Hot in 2025, Report Finds

The continent, which is warming faster than the global average, saw wildfires, floods and a sub-Arctic heat wave, the European State of the Climate report said....

29/04/2026 20:53 New York Times

U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of Iran War Reverberate

Crude oil prices hit a fresh high since the start of the war in Iran, as energy supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted....

29/04/2026 20:41 New York Times

Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms....

29/04/2026 19:40 New York Times

Peter Raven Dies at 89; Botanist Warned of Perils of Climate Change

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29/04/2026 18:29 New York Times

Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor

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