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Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim to Seize 2 Ships After Trump Extends Truce
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked and seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. The United States and Iran have been seeking to exert control over the strategic waterway.Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
How China Is Building Its Next Outpost at Sea
China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off of the coast of Vietnam over the last few months.By Lily Kuo and Agnes Chang
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
South China SeaChina
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Mariupol (Ukraine)RussiaPutin, Vladimir V
Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldafrica
AfricaAbuja (Nigeria)AngolaAlgeriaCameroonCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Equatorial GuineaKenyaLagos (Nigeria)UgandaRwandaRoman Catholic ChurchBoko HaramLeo XIVTrump, Donald J
A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors.By Showkat Nanda
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
KashmirHimalayas
To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Hungary Drops Its Opposition to $106 Billion Ukraine Loan
After months of impasse because of objections from Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, E.U. ambassadors took a critical step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Brussels (Belgium)HungaryEuropeUkraineRussiaEuropean UnionMagyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.’s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.By Raja Abdulrahim and Natalie Naccache
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Pilot Was Taking Pictures Before South Korean Fighter Jets Collided
A member of the other plane’s crew was making a video to commemorate the mission, the government said in a report on the 2021 crash. No one was hurt.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
South Korea
Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo
A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.By Megha Rajagopalan, Eileen Sullivan and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)AfghanistanTalibanTrump, Donald J
U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case
The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldamericas
CubaUtahFederal Bureau of InvestigationJustice DepartmentState DepartmentTrump, Donald J
Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainOffice for National Statistics (United Kingdom)
U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.By Raja Abdulrahim, Falih Hassan, Edward Wong and Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IraqUnited StatesMaliki, Nuri Kamal al-Sudani, Mohammed Shia al-
2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Officers
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.By Maria Abi-Habib, Dustin Volz, Adam Goldman and Paulina Villegas
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldamericas
MexicoChihuahua (Mexico)Central Intelligence AgencyJalisco New Generation CartelSinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J
Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks
The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
IranIslamabad (Pakistan)PakistanStrait of HormuzUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsMunir, Syed AsimSharif, ShahbazTrump, Donald J
Whether for or against the war, Iranians say they’re feeling economic pain.
By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTurkey
On Independence Day, Israel Honors Rabbi Who Called to ‘Flatten’ Gaza
Avraham Zarbiv became known on Israel’s right for demolishing buildings in Gaza. He lit a torch at a national ceremony on Tuesday evening.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza StripHamasZarbiv, Avraham
Anthropic’s New A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms
Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.By Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
technology
Great BritainUnited StatesAnthropic AI LLCAmodei, Dario
Attacks along the Israel-Lebanon border put a cease-fire under strain.
By Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Danger Escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait.By Lynsey Chutel and Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzGulf of OmanPersian GulfIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsUnited States Navy
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
business
IranInternational Energy AgencyInternational Monetary FundWorld Bank
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
Japan
How ‘Age Tech’ Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.By Susan Shain
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
business
United StatesAARP
Here’s the latest.
By Lynsey Chutel, Leo Sands, Jonathan Swan, Sanam Mahoozi and Max Bearak
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Hey, Bampot! Can You Tell Real British Insults From Fakes in This Quiz?
Researchers in the U.K. are working to document the country’s array of obscure invective.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainNorthern Ireland
What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald JObama, Barack
Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Elian Peltier and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JVance, J D
War Shock in Asia
The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
world
East AsiaSoutheast AsiaSouth AsiaLebanonJapanTreviso (Italy)
How to Watch the Lyrids Streak Across the Night Sky
Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Nigeria Charges Six With Treason Over Coup Plot
The group, made up of civilians and former members of the country’s armed forces, is accused of treason linked to a failed coup attempt in October.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldafrica
Abuja (Nigeria)NigeriaEconomic Community of West African States (Ecowas)Buhari, MuhammaduObasanjo, OlusegunTinubu, Bola Ahmed
For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
climate
Supreme Court of the United KingdomEuropean UnionInternational Energy AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGlover, Victor J JrTrump, Donald JLiptak, AdamKantor, Jodi
Lebanese Bury Their Dead Amid a Lull in Fighting
Mass funerals for Hezbollah fighters and civilians were happening across southern Lebanon.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonDahiya (Lebanon)HezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Teotihuacán Gunman Carried Notes Related to Past U.S. Mass Shootings
The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and David Shortell
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldamericas
Teotihuacan (Mexico)MexicoColumbine High SchoolSheinbaum, Claudia
Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which has seen a surge of Israeli settler violence.By Isabel Kershner and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankHebron (West Bank)Ramallah (West Bank)Israel
Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J
Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon
A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Lebanon
