
Iran Targets Neighbors as U.S. Condemns ‘Aggressive’ Strikes
Iran aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait, but the attacks were shot down or failed, the U.S. military said. The U.S. launched what it called “self-defense” strikes in Iran.Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026

After an Agonizing Week of Threats, Kyiv Is Finally Bombarded by Russia
Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.By Maria Varenikova and Kim Barker
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineRussia

Kenyan Court Deals New Blow to Plans for U.S. Ebola Unit
The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldafrica
KenyaUnited StatesAfricaLaikipia (Kenya)Ruto, WilliamTrump, Donald J

This Pair of Parakeets Are Saving Their Species One Chick at a Time
There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldaustralia
New ZealandSouth Island (New Zealand)

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.By Justin Scheck
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaUnited StatesClan del GolfoTreasury DepartmentUnited States MintBessent, Scott

Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way, with battleground losses and growing casualties. With fiercer strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Protests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project
Plans for luxury resorts on the Adriatic Sea have long worried environmentalists. The developments are now a flashpoint for broader frustrations with the government.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldeurope
AlbaniaZvernec Peninsula (Albania)Tirana (Albania)Adriatic SeaAffinity PartnersKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JRama, Edi

Murder Case in Which Police Handcuffed Victim Fuels Outrage in Britain
The authorities in Britain are investigating police officers who handcuffed a student, Henry Nowak, while he was dying, in a case that been increasingly politicized.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainSouthampton (England)Reform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Mahmood, Shabana (1980- )Badenoch, Kemi

How Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon Was Thwarted, by Hezbollah and Trump
An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelBeirut (Lebanon)IranHezbollahNetanyahu, Benjamin

Canada-U.S. Trade Visit Starts With Another Trump ‘51st State’ Post
The Canadian trade minister met with the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesMexicoState DepartmentTrump, Donald JLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )Greer, Jamieson L

It’s a Bone of Contention: Mexico and Brazil Are Arguing Over Dogs
To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol.By Ana Ionova and María Magdalena Arréllaga
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldamericas
BrazilMexico

How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranLebanonBeirut (Lebanon)Hezbollah

From Industrial Gem to Ruined Shell: A City Reveals Venezuela’s Decay
Cumaná was once an economic hub, producing Toyota Land Cruisers and exporting food across South America. Now it’s on the brink of disaster as public services collapse.By Simon Romero and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldamericas
Cumana (Venezuela)VenezuelaToyota Motor CorpUniversidad de Oriente (Venezuela)Chavez, HugoMaduro, Nicolas

Fringe to Mainstream: The Movement to Split Alberta From Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Amber Bracken
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldcanada
Alberta (Canada)CanadaCarney, Mark JSmith, Danielle (1971- )Trump, Donald J

For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives
For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile strikes.By Mansi Choksi
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Trump Endorses Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”By Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
worldamericas
De La Espriella, AbelardoTrump, Donald J

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald JRubio, MarcoWright, Chris (1965- )

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange
The action against Nobitex and several of its executives accused it of helping the government evade sanctions and finance militants.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTreasury Department

Hezbollah’s Drones
The militant group is looking more capable now than it did when Israeli forces marched into Lebanon three months ago. Here’s how it gained an edge.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
world
LebanonIndiaHezbollah

Why South Korea’s Left Is Expecting a Big Win in Local Elections
President Lee Jae Myung came to office after his predecessor, a conservative, was ousted for imposing martial law. Now Mr. Lee’s popularity is projected to ripple across other contests.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldasia
South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Busan (South Korea)People Power PartyDemocratic Party (South Korea)Lee Jae-myungYoon Suk-yeol

Toddler Dies After Bouncy Castle Is Lofted by Harsh Winds in Montreal
Severe thunderstorms lashed an annual church party, sending airborne an inflatable toy often found at outdoor parties, paramedics said.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldcanada
Montreal (Quebec)Canada

With Stephen Curry Deal, Li-Ning of China Shoots for Global Sneaker Spotlight
The agreement, which includes plans for sportswear and athleisure products, and stores across the United States and China, is the biggest involving an N.B.A. star and a Chinese brand.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldasia
ChinaLi-Ning Company LtdCurry, Stephen

Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Heading a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminBennett, NaftaliLapid, YairTrump, Donald J

Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.By Leo Sands and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Out of the Audience, Into the Orchestra: Aspiring Musician Saves the Show
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from “La La Land,” the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldaustralia
Sydney (Australia)

Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)LebanonNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldcanada
Toronto (Ontario)IsraelHamasCarney, Mark JHerzog, Isaac

Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.By Daisuke Wakabayashi
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
business
BrazilUnited StatesGreer, Jamieson LTrump, Donald JDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum and Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast

Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelIranHezbollahSecurity Council (UN)

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
science
AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaGavi, the Vaccine AllianceModerna IncOxford UniversitySerum Institute of IndiaRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldasia
JapanHonshu (Japan)China

Trump Stands to Gain an Important Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers.By Annie Correal and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaTrump, Donald JDe La Espriella, AbelardoCepeda, IvanPetro, Gustavo

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Italy
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 Jun 01 2026
world