
Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTurkey

Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfare
Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow fear in Jewish communities.By Megan Specia and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAntwerp (Belgium)BelgiumEuropeLondon (England)Iran

Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office — and Justice.
Ratna Debnath is a candidate for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, which is campaigning on women’s safety in an Indian state election.By Anupreeta Das and Hari Kumar
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldasia
IndiaWest Bengal (India)All India Trinamool CongressBharatiya Janata PartyModi, NarendraBanerjee, Mamata

Icelanders Love Their Pools. Just Don’t Tell the Tourists.
Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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IcelandReykjavik (Iceland)United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationBlue Lagoon Ltd

Supreme Leader Says Iran Is Planning for Ongoing Control of Strait
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish “new legal frameworks” for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.By Leo Sands
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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IranKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

What to Know About the Stabbing Attack Against 2 Jewish Men in London
The British police said the attack on Wednesday was being treated as terrorism, and they warned of rising antisemitic hate crimes.By Megan Specia
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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Golders Green (London, England)London (England)EnglandGreat BritainScotland Yard (Metropolitan Police Service)Starmer, Keir

Police Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says
A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldasia
Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)AustraliaNew South Wales (Australia)Sydney (Australia)

Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenship
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his case.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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KuwaitPersian GulfCommittee to Protect Journalists

Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Heading to Breach Naval Blockade of Gaza
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled boats carrying humanitarian assistance to the territory in international waters near Greece.By Isabel Kershner, Lynsey Chutel and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelGlobal Sumud Flotilla (Nonprofit)

Myanmar’s Junta Moves Daw Aung San Suu Kyi From Prison to House Arrest
The ousted civilian leader has been detained since a military coup forced her from power in 2021.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldasia
MyanmarAung San Suu Kyi

Trump and Putin Talk, and Ukraine Shrugs
More than a year of similar conversations have failed to bring the country any closer to peace, so Ukrainians have stopped hoping they will.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.
Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.By Jim Tankersley, Christopher F. Schuetze and Steven Erlanger
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
GermanyEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Stalled Taxis, Postponed Weddings: War in Iran Hits African Families
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.By John Eligon, Golden Matonga and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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AfricaMiddle EastAhmed, AbiyTrump, Donald J

In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls, and Echoes of Napoleon
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments.By Mark Landler
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)Washington (DC)Trump, Donald J

150 Fulani Die in Nigerian ‘Concentration Camp,’ Amnesty Says
Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.By Saikou Jammeh and Ismail Auwal
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldafrica
AfricaNigeriaAmnesty InternationalBoko Haram

Hezbollah’s Latest Challenge to Israeli Forces: A Stealthier Drone
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.By Isabel Kershner, Natan Odenheimer, Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelHezbollah

Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss
Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainUnited StatesBuckingham PalaceCharles III, King of the United KingdomTrump, Donald J

The Future of Apple
Tim Cook made Apple rich. The question for his successor is whether he can make it cool again.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
world
Apple IncCook, Timothy DJobs, Steven PTernus, John

New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London
The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Palestine ActionBanksyKhan, Sadiq

After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas
President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.By Tyler Pager
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)Miami-Dade County (Fla)United StatesVenezuelaAmerican AirlinesMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Mexico’s President Faces Perilous Choice After U.S. Indicts Her Ally
The Trump administration wants President Claudia Sheinbaum to arrest a Mexican governor. She is faced with few good options in response.By Jack Nicas and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldamericas
MexicoSinaloa (Mexico)Morena (Mexican Political Party)Justice DepartmentSinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Lopez Obrador, Andres Manuel

The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited.
Dozens of countries met this week to discuss how to end the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, a goal that the Trump administration doesn’t share.By David Gelles
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
climate
United NationsEnvironmental Protection AgencyTrump, Donald J

How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.By David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
uspolitics
ChinaIranPersian GulfTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

August Wilson Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before: In Italian
In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwright’s cabdriver drama “Jitney” will be imported from Italy.By Erik Piepenburg and Maurizio Fiorino
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
theater
ItalyUnited StatesWilson, August

Search for Missing Girl in Australia Ends in ‘Worst Possible Outcome’
The police are seeking a man who was last seen holding hands with the 5-year-old girl on Saturday night near Alice Springs.By Laura Chung
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldaustralia
Alice Springs (Australia)AustraliaNorthern Territory (Australia)

Korean Air Bans Roosters on U.S. Flights to the Philippines
The airline was used by chicken breeders in Texas to illegally transport roosters for cockfights, an animal welfare group said.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldasia
Far East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasManila (Philippines)MexicoOklahomaKorean Air LinesDallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Rising Fuel Prices Force Policymakers to Weigh Excruciating Choices
The Bank of England and European Central Bank held interest rates steady on Thursday, as officials search for signs of possible longer-term damage and warn of the impact of a prolonged energy shock.By Eshe Nelson
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
business
Great BritainEuropeStrait of HormuzBank of EnglandEuropean Central Bank

British Royals Crisscross Manhattan in Brief Visit Packed With Photo Ops
King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid flowers at the Sept. 11 memorial before stopping by an urban farm, the New York Public Library, a business event and a gala.By Michael D. Shear, Claire Fahy and Sarah Lyall
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainManhattan (NYC)New York CityNew York Public LibraryChristie'sCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomBloomberg, Michael RMamdani, Zohran

Read the Indictment of Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Mexico and Others
U.S. prosecutors accused a Mexican governor and nine other current and former Mexican officials of participating in a broad conspiracy to help a powerful Mexican cartel import drugs into the United States in exchange for bribes and votes.Published on : Wed Apr 29 2026
worldamericas
MexicoSinaloa CartelJustice DepartmentGuzman Loera, JoaquinGuzman Lopez, OvidioGuzman Salazar, Ivan ArchivaldoGuzman Salazar, Jesus AlfredoSheinbaum, ClaudiaRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )

Testing the Waters
Iran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipping.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Apr 29 2026
world
Strait of HormuzStrait of MalaccaIranHegseth, Pete

Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine
Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Wed Apr 29 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J

U.S. Indicts Mexican Governor and 9 Others in Scheme to Aid Sinaloa Drug Cartel
Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, and other Mexican officials of a yearslong conspiracy to protect the powerful cartel.By Jack Nicas, Maria Abi-Habib and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Wed Apr 29 2026
worldamericas
Sinaloa (Mexico)MexicoSinaloa CartelRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Sheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Russia’s Victory Day Parade Won’t Have the Usual Display of Armor
The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Wed Apr 29 2026
worldeurope
RussiaRed Square (Moscow)Moscow (Russia)UkraineUSSR (Former Soviet Union)Putin, Vladimir VPeskov, Dmitri S