
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Again Claims Deal Is Close After Retracting Threat of Strikes
Claiming there was progress in peace negotiations, President Trump said he had canceled the next wave of planned attacks after two days of U.S. airstrikes.Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Great BritainEuropeLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirHealey, John (1960- )

This Is Mexico and Canada’s World Cup, Too. Don’t Expect Unity.
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.By James Wagner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CanadaMexicoUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Carney, Mark JInfantino, GianniSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The women are among nearly two dozen people slated to be sent to a country where the U.S. government has advised “Do not travel for any reason.”By Megha Rajagopalan and Hamed Aleaziz
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Central African RepublicEquatorial GuineaState DepartmentHomeland Security Department

U.S. Blocks Deal by Florida Company to Supply Fuel to Cuba
The deal to ship 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba could have eased an energy crisis. But the Trump administration says Vanguard Energy lacks the authorization to proceed.By Simon Romero
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CubaTrump, Donald JMaduro, NicolasHegseth, Pete

13 Afghan Civilians Killed in Airstrikes on Pakistan Border, U.N. Says
Pakistan said its airstrikes targeted militant camps. The United Nations confirmed reports by the Taliban government that mostly women and children were killed.By Zane Irwin, Safiullah Padshah and Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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AfghanistanPakistanUnited NationsTalibanTehrik-e-Taliban

The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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RussiaUkraine

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
In a major push, the government is rushing to place temporary housing at about 60 empty sites in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before national elections this fall.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IsraelWest BankSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Netanyahu, Benjamin

Toronto Police Officer Is Killed in Operation With U.S. Link
The officer was shot on Thursday while investigating the firing of a gun outside the U.S. consulate in March, the authorities said.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)United StatesHoekstra, Peter

Netanyahu Aide Charged With Endangering Israeli Security Over Document Leak
Jonatan Urich, a media adviser to the Israeli prime minister, was accused of passing classified intelligence about negotiations with Hamas to a German newspaper.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IsraelQatarBild (Newspaper)Netanyahu, Benjamin

In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Great BritainNowak, Henry (2007-25)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Robinson, Tommy (1982- )

Refugees’ Numbers Drop, but Many Return to Turmoil at Home, U.N. Says
There were nearly 118 million forcibly displaced people in 2025, slightly fewer than in the previous year, the United Nations refugee agency said.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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AfghanistanPakistanLebanonSudanSyriaUnited Nations High Commission for RefugeesUnited NationsSalih, Barham

Thousands Protest Outside World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
At least 18,000 people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the tournament, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful.By Maria Abi-Habib, David Shortell, Cyntia Barrera Díaz and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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MexicoMexico City (Mexico)Sheinbaum, Claudia

A Notable Absence at the World Cup: Mexico’s President
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans to intentionally skip the entire tournament, breaking a decades-long tradition of sports diplomacy.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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MexicoMexico City (Mexico)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Carney, Mark JSheinbaum, ClaudiaInfantino, GianniTrump, Donald J

Whipsawed Between Fear and Relief, Iranians Hope for War’s End
In addition to concerns about their safety in the event of another all-out war, many Iranians worry about the country’s economy further collapsing if the conflict remains in limbo.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, AliPezeshkian, Masoud

Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.By Max Bearak, Anupreeta Das, Michael Levenson and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranKharg Island (Iran)Middle EastStrait of HormuzTehran (Iran)United StatesTrump, Donald J

As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage
Supporters of the national team gathered inside and outside Mexico City Stadium for the opening of the games, celebrating the start of a tournament years in the making.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Mexico City (Mexico)

The SpaceX I.P.O. Rocket
Elon Musk and people in his orbit are about to get much, much richer.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Anthropic AI LLCSpace Exploration Technologies CorpMusk, ElonBen Jor, Jorge

Security Is Tight as a Mexico Win Opens a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup kicked off in Mexico City on Thursday, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters.By James Wagner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Mexico City (Mexico)CanadaUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

68 Quadrillion Underground Miles of Fungi
With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.By Emily Anthes
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Everglades (Fla)South SudanTibetFree UniversityScience (Journal)University of AmsterdamKiers, Toby

NOAA Officially Declares El Niño Is Here and Flashing Danger Signs
The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes.By Chico Harlan
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Their Dependence on U.S.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranSaudi ArabiaBahrainKuwaitPersian Gulf

Can New Fighting Between U.S. and Iran Be Contained?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

The latest U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, an official says.
By Eric Schmitt and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
worldmiddleeast

U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors
Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.By Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Gulf of OmanIndiaOmanStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JModi, Narendra

Ryanair Is Being Investigated for Charging Parents to Sit Next to Their Children
Britain’s competition watchdog will determine whether the airline’s mandatory fee is unfair. The low-cost airline called the investigation “bogus.”By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Ryanair Holdings PLC

Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
A Thai court convicted the men, who are Uyghur, for a terrorist attack at a Hindu shrine that killed 20 and injured dozens more.By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)Thailand

‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Bom Kim (1978- )

Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Jonathan Swan and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
worldmiddleeast

A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.By Max Kim
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
worldasia
South KoreaSamsung GroupSK Hynix

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.By Annie Correal, Edward Wong and Jeffery C. Mays
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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ColombiaNew York CityGeneral Assembly (UN)Petro, GustavoMamdani, ZohranRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.By Christoph Koettl and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranUnited States Central Command

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say
A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaFlorida

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaSnap IncTikTok (ByteDance)University of OttawaYouTube.com

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, Gianni