
Iran War Live Updates: Uncertainty in Strait Escalates as U.S. and Iran Trade Threats
Published on : Mon May 04 2026

With World Distracted by War, Extremist Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.By Natan Odenheimer, David M. Halbfinger and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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IsraelWest BankYesh DinBen-Gvir, ItamarZamir, Eyal

‘The Death Zone’: How Russia Is Luring Africans to Ukraine
A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg, John Eligon, Zimasa Matiwane and Ed Ram
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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AfricaRussiaUkraineKenyaSouth AfricaGhanaTanzaniaZambiaNigeriaTogoBotswanaMaliNairobi (Kenya)

Three Generations Lost: A Son’s Search for Justice After the Hong Kong Fire
Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.By Anjali Tsui
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Hong KongLee Chun Ho

Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade
Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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RussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir V

Rubio to Visit Rome After Trump’s Feud With the Pope and Meloni
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy for defending the pontiff.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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United StatesItalyRoman Catholic ChurchState DepartmentLeo XIVMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Rubio, Marco

Chasing K-Pop Stardom Nearly Destroyed Her. Then Came ‘Demon Hunters.’
Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.By Max Kim
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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South KoreaEjae (1991- )

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Atlantic OceanSouth AfricaArgentinaWorld Health Organization

Pakistan Says It Helped Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized
Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.By Elian Peltier and Dan Watson
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Arabian SeaMiddle EastPakistanTehran (Iran)United States Central CommandTreasury DepartmentIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald J

Illegal Miners Loot Amazon Rainforest for Critical Minerals
Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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BrazilDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

Crack Down? Close Ranks? U.S. Cartel Case Puts Mexican Leaders on the Spot.
The indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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MexicoSinaloa (Mexico)Morena (Mexican Political Party)Sinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )

Israel Said It’s Applying the Gaza Model in Lebanon. This Is What the Devastation Looks Like.
Satellite images, photos and videos show the scope of widespread demolitions in southern Lebanon.By Samuel Granados, Abdi Latif Dahir and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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LebanonIsraelHezbollahAmnesty International

Modi’s Hindu Right Targets Gains in India’s Elections: What to Know
Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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IndiaAssam (India)Kerala (India)Tamil Nadu (India)West Bengal (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool Congress

The Insurgency Threatening to Derail a U.S.-Pakistan Pact
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.By Elian Peltier, Zia ur-Rehman, Christiaan Triebert, Pablo Robles and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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PakistanBaluchistan (Pakistan)Baloch Liberation ArmyTrump, Donald J

Monster Truck Drives Into Crowd in Colombia, Killing 3
The driver of the truck appeared to lose control of the vehicle after performing a stunt at an outdoor rally in Popayán.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Colombia

Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Strait of Hormuz Blockade
A senior Iranian military official warned that any vessel that tried to cross the waterway, which is vital to global oil shipments, would be “at risk” without Iran’s consent.By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald J

‘Human Errors’ Revealed in Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire
Evidence shared at hearings show how disabled alarms, flammable materials and ignored warnings contributed to the deaths of 168 people in the complex.By Anjali Tsui
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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Hong Kong

The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.
A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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International Energy Agency

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes the Philippines
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
world

Why Are Africans Fighting for Russia in Ukraine?
Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
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AfricaKenyaMoscow (Russia)NigeriaSouth AfricaUkraineCenter for Strategic and International StudiesRamaphosa, Cyril

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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ChinaMiddle EastIranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

DeepSeek’s Sequel
China made the inner workings of the A.I. model open to all, and that’s starting to look like a soft-power win.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
world
ChinaIndiaDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co Ltd

3 Dead of Suspected Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.By Alexandra E. Petri and Livia Albeck-Ripka
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Oceanwide Expeditions BV

‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children
The children, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.By Leo Sands
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Austria

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.By Lynsey Chutel, Louise Krüger and Nicole Tung
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Arctic RegionsNorwayTromso (Norway)

How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.By Vivian Wang and Jiawei Wang
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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China

Hijacked, Bombed, Derailed, a Pakistani Train Keeps Running
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.By Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Baluchistan (Pakistan)Quetta (Pakistan)Punjab (Pakistan)Pakistan

Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fears of New Disruption in Gulf Region
The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.By Pranav Baskar and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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YemenSomaliaHorn of AfricaHouthis

Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s trademark, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Vancouver (British Columbia)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Plenty More Will Remain.
The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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GermanyKaiserslautern (Germany)Wiesbaden (Germany)United States ArmyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationLandstuhl Regional Medical CenterTrump, Donald J

U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.By Aaron Boxerman and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Middle EastIsraelKuwaitQatarUnited Arab EmiratesState DepartmentRubio, Marco

Public Offering
How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
briefing

Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.
As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Alberta (Canada)Ontario (Canada)

Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter
The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War IBy Christine Hauser
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Celtic SeaGreat BritainUnited States Coast Guard

Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.By Raja Abdulrahim, Rana F. Sweis and Laura Boushnak
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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JordanPetra (Jordan)Dead Sea