Germany on Saturday sent the strongest signal yet of its commitment to backing Ukraine in its battle against Russian occupiers, promising more tanks, armored vehicles and substantial air defense systems in its largest weapons package for Kyiv. The arms package, totaling 2.7 billion euros, or about $2.95 billion, amounted to roughly as much as Germany’s […]
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Facing China, the Philippines and U.S. Join in Biggest Military Drill Yet
When China’s foreign minister visited the Philippines last weekend, he had a stern message for President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines: It was vital that Manila “properly handle issues” related to Taiwan and the South China Sea, and follow through on its earlier commitment not to choose sides, he said. On Wednesday, Mr. […]
The Biggest, Darkest Sky in Australia
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. This week’s issue is written by Natasha Frost, a reporter based in Melbourne. This week, I went looking for darkness. For the past several days, I have been reporting for The Times in Western Australia with the […]
The Biggest Battle in Ukraine
Early this month, the head of NATO warned that the fierce battle over the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut could end with a Russian victory within days. Three weeks later, his prediction has yet to come true. Ukraine and Russia are still fighting for control of the city. The stalemate has come at great cost for […]
Russia Blasts Ukrainian Cities, Including Biggest Use of Advanced Missiles
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched its biggest aerial barrage in weeks on Thursday, blasting targets across Ukraine with a diverse array of weapons, including its newest hypersonic missiles, in what it said was retaliation for an armed incursion into Russian territory last week. Volleys of missiles streaked into Kyiv and other cities overnight and in […]
Would You Pay $1,000 to See the World’s Biggest Lizards?
PADAR ISLAND, Indonesia — The tourists arrived by the boatload, ready to climb 900 steps to the summit of remote Padar Island for their sunrise reward: a sweeping vista of turquoise bays set off by white-sand beaches. In the distance, they could see Komodo Island, where the world’s largest lizard, the fearsome Komodo dragon, roams […]
Missile Strikes Hydropower Station at Ukraine’s Second Biggest Nuclear Site
The Russian missile caused power outages far from the front lines as Moscow increasingly targets Ukraine’s infrastructure.