Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Trade War With No End in Sight

After deadly cross-border military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments have locked their populations in a trade war ...
The New York Times

The Suspected D.C. Shooter Was in a ‘Zero Unit’ in Afghanistan. Here’s What to Know.

The units were backed by the C.I.A. and trained to conduct missions in Afghanistan during the U.S. war in the country. By Jonathan Wolfe Elian Peltier Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Fahim Abed The man ...
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Trump Administration Pauses Immigration From Afghanistan After D.C. Shooting

The U.S. agency overseeing immigration made the announcement after an Afghan man shot two National Guard troops near the White House. By Elian Peltier and Hamed Aleaziz Elian Peltier reported from ...
Seattle Times

Afghanistan vows cooperation over cross-border attack that killed 3 Chinese workers in Tajikistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan on Friday expressed “deep regret” and strongly condemned a cross-border attack into neighboring Tajikistan that killed three Chinese workers and wounded a fourth.
The New York Times

Shooting Suspect Is Afghan Man Who Lived in Washington State, Official Says

Officials said the man had driven across the country to carry out the attack, which left two National Guard troops critically hurt. By Soumya Karlamangla and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs The man accused ...
The New York Times

The 14 Best Cookbooks of 2025

Exceptional new cookbooks, with fresh takes on easy baking, Thai cooking in America and seasonal pasta, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk. By Adina Steiman Adina Steiman, an editor ...
The New York Times

In Times Square, a New Ball for a New Year

The new ball will have more lights and round crystals and can be visited year-round, for a price. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Monday. Today we’ll find out about the new New Year’s Eve ball in ...
The New York Times

New York Leads Effort to Stop Plan That Could Cut Housing for 170,000

The Trump administration is pushing a new approach to America’s homeless crisis, favoring shelters and rehabilitation centers over long-term housing for people who use drugs and alcohol. By Sarah ...
The New York Times

For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces. By Campbell ...
The New York Times

100 Notable Books of 2025

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...
The New York Times

Operation Allies Welcome Gave Some Afghans Entry to the U.S.

The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops. By Hamed Aleaziz Reporting from Washington A 29-year-old ...
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The New York Times News Quiz, Nov. 21, 2025

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers. President Trump welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to the White House ...