
Trump Says U.S. Military Campaign to Wind Down and Plans National Address
“We will be leaving very soon,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office. A few hours later, the White House said Mr. Trump would provide “an important update on Iran” on Wednesday evening.Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026

Putin’s Internet Blackout: A Chaotic Drive to Cut Off Russians From the World
With new outages and blockages, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking his boldest steps yet to control Russians’ communications.By Paul Sonne, Valerie Hopkins and Oleg Matsnev
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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19 Cubans on What It’s Like to Live Without Fuel
Cubans told The New York Times how fuel shortages on the island have upended their lives.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Elda Cantú
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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CubaDiaz-Canel Bermudez, Miguel

Europe Has a ‘Guns vs. Butter’ Problem. War in Iran Makes It Worse.
After decades of prioritizing domestic over military spending, the continent’s leaders are trying to pivot. That is straining national budgets and could anger voters.By Jim Tankersley and Amanda Taub
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldeurope
Europe

King Charles to Visit U.S. as Tensions Rise Between Trump and Britain
President Trump has fired criticism at America’s longtime ally over the war in Iran, but there are hopes that the royal visit will help shore up relations.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Great BritainUnited StatesCharles III, King of the United KingdomTrump, Donald JStarmer, Keir

Canada Charts a New Path in Space, and With the U.S.
Canada will send its first astronaut to the moon on a joint mission with the United States, but back on Earth, the relationship between the two countries is fraying.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Canadian Space AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationHansen, Jeremy (1976- )

U.S. Assures Colombian President He Does Not Face Charges Right Now
The Justice Department is examining Gustavo Petro for possible ties to drug traffickers. U.S. officials have told him that for now he does not face criminal charges arising from the probes.By Annie Correal
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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ColombiaJustice DepartmentState DepartmentPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald JUribe, Alvaro

These Two Countries With Social Media Bans Aren’t Happy With Google and Meta
Indonesia says the two companies are violating its law that bars children under 16 from the social media. Australia has similar concerns.By Sui-Lee Wee and Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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AustraliaIndonesiaFacebook IncGoogle IncMeta Platforms Inc

U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Raise Military Spending as China Protests
Four visiting senators urged Taiwan to break an impasse over a $40 billion budget proposal, highlighting concerns in Washington about the threat from China.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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TaiwanChinaChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)SenateSenate Committee on Foreign RelationsCheng Li-wun (1969- )Lai Ching-teCurtis, John (1960- )Tillis, Thomas RRosen, Jacky (1957- )Shaheen, Jeanne

How Britain’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran
As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.By Adam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Great BritainIranUnited StatesStarmer, KeirTrump, Donald J

A Cat-and-Mouse Game of Russian Internet Restrictions and Evasion
As the Kremlin spends heavily on censorship technology, Russians are scrambling to find new ways to circumvent the limits.By Valerie Hopkins, Paul Sonne and Oleg Matsnev
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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When Will Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Bloom? A.I. Can Help Answer That
Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction.By Javier C. Hernández, Kiuko Notoya, Hisako Ueno and Kentaro Takahashi
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldasia
Japan

He Led Congo for 18 Years. Now, He’s a Hunted Man.
Joseph Kabila, the former president, faces the death penalty after the government convicted him of treason last year. He says the charges are bogus.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Mon Mar 30 2026
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Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
Experts say the law was written in such a way as to ensure that it was unlikely to ever apply to Jewish extremists who commit similar crimes.By Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Mon Mar 30 2026
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IsraelGaza Strip

29 Killed in Russian Military Plane Crash in Crimea
Investigators cited a possible technical malfunction.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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Crimea (Ukraine)Russia

U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland
The Pentagon is in talks with Denmark for access to three more areas on the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders said they didn’t like the idea.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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Arctic RegionsDenmarkGreenlandFrederiksen, MetteTrump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Farnaz Fassihi, Francesca Regalado and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
worldmiddleeast

Israelis Prepare to Celebrate Passover in Shadow of War
The atmosphere during preparations for the Jewish festival has been unusually subdued, with people afraid to stray far from their homes and shelters.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
worldmiddleeast

Cape Town Housing Is Booming. Many Residents Are Unhappy About It.
A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.By John Eligon and Joao Silva
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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‘The Fear Doesn’t Go Away’: The Merchant Seamen Stuck in the Persian Gulf
Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.By Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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Persian GulfPhilippinesStrait of HormuzInternational Maritime Organization

In Britain, Drones Are Flying Contraband Into Prisons ‘as if by Uber Eats’
Decades-old prison buildings were designed to be secure from the ground but not the air. Experts say that makes a lucrative smuggling trade hard to tackle.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainLondon (England)

Trump Says U.S. Will Be Out of Iran Within Two to Three Weeks
The White House said the president would address the nation about Iran on Wednesday evening.By Tyler Pager and Edward Wong
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
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IranMiddle EastTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Israel Strikes Tehran Pharmaceutical Plant, Claiming Military Link
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said on Tuesday that Israel was “openly and unashamedly bombing pharmaceutical companies.”By Parin Behrooz and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Apr 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
Tehran (Iran)

Narges Mohammadi is denied treatment after a heart attack in an Iranian prison, her husband says.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMohammadi, Narges (1972- )

South Africa Sees Maritime Traffic Surge Amid Iran War
Global shipping companies looking for safer routes are turning to the Cape of Good Hope, a much longer, more expensive journey.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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AfricaCape Town (South Africa)IranMiddle EastSouth AfricaStrait of HormuzIsrael

Forgoing Oversight of Iran War, G.O.P. Calls Hegseth to Testify on Budget
After resisting calls for public hearings for weeks, House Republicans have called the secretary of defense to testify at a budget hearing in late April for the first time since the attacks on Iran began.By Megan Mineiro
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Defense DepartmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyHouse of RepresentativesSenateHegseth, Pete

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took questions from reporters for the first time in nearly two weeks.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTehran (Iran)Defense DepartmentJoint Chiefs of StaffIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsHegseth, PeteCaine, John Daniel (1968- )Trump, Donald J

U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Were Killed by Roadside Bomb
Members of the United Nations Security Council condemned deadly attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in south Lebanon and called for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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LebanonSecurity Council (UN)HezbollahUnited NationsGuterres, AntonioDanon, Danny (1971- )

Is Social Media the New Tobacco?
A landmark court ruling in an online addiction case could be very bad news for big tech companies.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
world
Meta Platforms IncFacebook IncGoogle Inc

Confident of Air Supremacy, U.S. Sends B-52 Bombers Over Iran
Iran continued to retaliate across the region on Tuesday but markets saw hopes that fighting might ebb. Israel said it would occupy a large chunk of Lebanon even after the war ends.By Greg Jaffe, John Ismay, Helene Cooper and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Trump Seeks to Redefine ‘Regime Change’ in Iran War
President Trump and his aides have made contradictory statements on whether the United States and Israel have transformed the Iranian government through violence.By Edward Wong
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
uspolitics
IranVenezuelaHegseth, PeteMaduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Footage Shows U.S. Bombing in Iranian City of Isfahan
President Trump shared a video of the attack, which the Pentagon said had targeted an ammunition depot.By Sanjana Varghese and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldmiddleeast
Isfahan (Iran)IranDefense Department

Why Australia Enshrined ‘a Succulent Chinese Meal’ Rant in Its Archive
A clip of the con man Jack Karlson delivering a theatrical soliloquy while being arrested in 1991 has been deemed one of the country’s important cultural recordings.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaJack Karlson

American Journalist Abducted in Iraq, Security Officials Say
The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.By Erika Solomon, Falih Hassan and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldmiddleeast
Baghdad (Iraq)IraqIranAl-Monitor LLCKataib HezbollahKittleson, Shelly

Israel Signals Plans to Occupy Southern Lebanon After Ground Invasion
Israeli forces will control “the entire area” from the border to the Litani River, up to 20 miles into Lebanon, the defense minister said. He indicated Israel would control it after the ground invasion ends.By Euan Ward
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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Beirut (Lebanon)IsraelLebanonHezbollahSecurity Council (UN)United NationsKatz, Israel (1955- )Salam, Nawaf

For the Global Economy, ‘All Roads Lead to Higher Prices and Slower Growth’
The effects of the war in Iran are squeezing consumers, businesses and governments around the world, raising the prices of many essential goods.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
worldmiddleeast

Trump Lashes Out Again at Europe for Its Lukewarm Support Against Iran
President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.By Mark Landler and Catherine Porter
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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EuropeIranUnited StatesTrump, Donald J

Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns
An economic simulation warned that the region’s economy could lose more than $190 billion in just one month, and that Gulf states that have often bankrolled reconstruction efforts will be less able to help.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Mar 31 2026
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EgyptIranIraqGaza StripJordan