THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026

Six Months In, Iran’s Regime Stands and U.S. Goals Remain Unmet

President Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy.

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis and become more skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

New Nepal Flood Warning Clouds Desperate Search for Survivors

The Nepali police warned people to head for safety because of the threat of more water. But China said that the risk of a Tibetan lake overflowing had decreased.

Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls

The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.

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