
What a Journey Through Wartime Iran Revealed
From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)IsraelKhamenei, AliTrump, Donald J

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Firefighters were scrambling to contain blazes that were moving toward major cities. Some 200,000 people have evacuated or sheltered at home.By Claire Moses and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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India’s Education Minister Steps Down, Handing Win to Protesters
With Dharmendra Pradhan offering his resignation, the student protest movement achieved a major victory against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.By Anupreeta Das and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Modi, Narendra

From Defending Colombian Drug Traffickers to Waging War on Them
While living in Miami, Colombia’s president-elect represented accused drug traffickers and money launderers. He himself was investigated by U.S. authorities, though never charged.By Annie Correal and David Ovalle
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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What to Know About the Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
Huge blazes have forced tens of thousands of residents and vacationers in France and Spain to evacuate.By Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Who Are the People Protesting in India?
Some of the young demonstrators who forced out the country’s education minister describe their deep-seated anger, frustration and desires that drove them into the streets.By Anupreeta Das and Akansha Bahadur
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Delhi (India)IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Modi, Narendra

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Abate, Even as Trump Considers Escalation
U.S. forces did not announce new overnight attacks on southern Iran for the first time in about two weeks, but tensions remained high, with Saudi-led forces striking Houthi targets over the Red Sea.Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026

Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people, including residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.By The New York Times
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Taiwan Tests How It Would Resist a Chinese Siege at Sea
Taiwan is stepping up plans to secure fuel and other vital imports as Chinese government ships practice moves that could one day be used in a blockade.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Canadian Intern at NATO Military HQ Is Arrested on Suspicion of Spying
The authorities in Belgium did not name the country that the intern, a woman “of Chinese origin,” is suspected of spying for.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrative.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Divided by Poverty Even in Death
Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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First Girls’ Polo Team Breaks With Tradition, but Keeps the Goat Carcass
Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”By Alexander M. Thompson and Sevindj Nurkiyazova
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated an air campaign.By Marc Santora and Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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As Trump Escalates Trade War, Some Canadian Premiers Want to Hit Back
While Mark Carney weighs his next steps, some provincial leaders point to oil, electricity and potash as powerful leverage against U.S. economic pressure.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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A Once Outlawed Māori Art Form Is Alive and in the Flesh
Young Māori in New Zealand are embracing tā moko, the ritual tattoos that were banned under British colonial rule and became an act of protest in the 1970s.By Francesca Regalado and Tatsiana Chypsanava
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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By Aaron Boxerman and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Sat Jul 25 2026
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Chief Prosecutor of International Court Is Removed After Sexual Misconduct Charge
The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes some of the world’s most serious crimes, has been in limbo for years over the allegations against Karim A. A. Khan, its top prosecutor.By Jeanna Smialek and Amanda Taub
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Rare Pompeii Ceiling Is Restored From Fragments, Depicting Scene From Myth
By collecting about 1,000 fragments and painstakingly assembling the pieces, archaeologists restored a scene depicting the popular love story of Dionysus and Ariadne.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame?
Mehmet Fatih Cicekli posted some social media content of himself in workout gear. Then he lost his job.By Victor Mather
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78
Kozo Okamoto survived a 1972 suicide mission he undertook with two other members of the Japanese Red Army, a left-wing militant group aligned with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Fordo (Iran)IranKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Khamenei, Ali

Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in sight.By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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IranTrump, Donald JNetanyahu, Benjamin

India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions From Government
Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education minister to resign.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Facing a Surge of Criticism, Argentines Have Something to Say
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatization of their entire nation.By Emma Bubola and Daniel Politi
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Life of Alan Turing Emerges in Richer Detail From Short Story
A Cambridge professor has transcribed a handwritten story that the famous mathematician wrote in the year before his death, presenting a different side of him.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans
President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down as speculation swirled over the possible return of his onetime ally Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister and fled to India.By Max Kim and Saif Hasnat
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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BangladeshBangladesh Awami LeagueWazed, HasinaShahabuddin, Mohammed (1949- )Ahmad, Hafiz Uddin

6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accounts.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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With Hopes High for New H.I.V. Prevention Pill, Merck Takes Steps to Ensure Access
Companies in Africa and India will make generic versions of the pill that could cost as little as $5 per person per year. But access to the drug and other new products in much of Latin America remains uncertain.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Tech Titan’s Ex-Wife Wins Big Divorce Payout but Misses Out on A.I. Riches
A South Korean court awarded $644 million to Roh Soh-yeong, who had sought much more from her ex-husband, Chey Tae-won, the head of the conglomerate behind SK Hynix.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt and Shirin Hakim
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Americans Told to Stay Home as Canada Opens International Bridge
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.By Ian Austen
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War
Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.By Leily Nikounazar and Erika Solomon
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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Iran

Is Instagram’s Latest Travel Trend a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Travel accounts that feature risky, cross-continental journeys are proliferating on social media. Security experts have serious concerns.By Ryley Ober
Published on : Fri Jul 24 2026
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