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Iran War Live Updates: Deadline Passes for U.S. Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas, in an effort to cut off Iran’s oil income. There was no immediate confirmation that the blockade had begun at 10 a.m. Eastern, as scheduled.Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryEuropean UnionFidesz PartyOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Where Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.By Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MyanmarMin Aung HlaingAung San Suu Kyi
Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Rome (Italy)CameroonAlgeriaEquatorial GuineaAngolaRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranNetanyahu, Benjamin
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.By Milana Mazaeva, Nataliya Vasilyeva and Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
RussiaHigher School of Economics (Russia)Belousov, Andrei R
How Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Budapest (Hungary)Central EuropeEuropeHungaryRussiaFidesz PartyEuropean UnionOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump
The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that.By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
NetherlandsMaxima, Queen of the NetherlandsWillem-Alexander, King of the NetherlandsTrump, Donald J
For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Roman Catholic ChurchTrump, Donald JLeo XIV
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionMagyar, PeterOrban, ViktorPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr
Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldcanada
CanadaLiberal Party (Canada)Conservative Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, PierreTrudeau, JustinTrump, Donald J
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryRussiaEuropean UnionTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
Trump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump’s announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )Starmer, Keir
Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MalaysiaChinaBYD Co LtdChery Automobile CoProton
Many Popes Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors including Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Leo XIVTrump, Donald J
Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Strait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Britain Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainEuropeIranMiddle EastStrait of HormuzUnited StatesStarmer, Keir
4 Takeaways From Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryFidesz PartyOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Isabel Kershner and Jenny Gross
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process.By Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldamericas
PeruLima (Peru)Fujimori, Keiko
For Ants, a ‘Cleaning Station’ in the Desert
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.By Alexa Robles-Gil
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
science
ArizonaSmithsonian InstitutionMark Moffett
Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why
The pontiff’s journey to the world’s poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
AfricaRoman Catholic ChurchFrancisJohn Paul IILeo XIV
China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East
A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
businessenergy-environment
ChinaMiddle EastContemporary Amperex Technology Ltd
How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
The goal of the naval operation ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of Hormuz
Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify
Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilians.By Saikou Jammeh and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldafrica
Borno (Nigeria)NigeriaBoko HaramIslamic State West African Province
An Underwater Phantom Is Killing Fish and Breaking Hearts
A mysterious algal bloom has haunted South Australia’s coast for more than a year, killing marine life and unsettling communities that cherish the ocean.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldaustralia
Adelaide (Australia)AustraliaFlorida
Former Economy Minister Is Chosen as Quebec Premier Ahead of Elections
Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.By Norimitsu Onishi
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
CanadaQuebec Province (Canada)Parti Quebecois (Canada)Coalition Avenir QuebecLegault, FrancoisFrechette, Christine
Israel’s War
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in taking the U.S. to war with Iran. Now, he is trying to prolong the fighting.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
world
IsraelLebanonHungaryUkraineSouth AfricaOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Iran’s Underground Air Force Base Was Hit Earlier in the War
Satellite imagery shows impact craters at and near the tunnel entrances to aircraft shelters at Iran’s remote “Eagle 44” base.By Christoph Koettl
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran
Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldeurope
HungaryEuropeRussiaFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)European UnionOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Cuba’s President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S.
Miguel Díaz-Canel’s stance on “Meet the Press” reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.By Adam B. Ellick and Simon Romero
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
CubaDiaz-Canel Bermudez, Miguel
Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust
Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelStrait of HormuzUnited StatesBartiromo, MariaGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerPezeshkian, MasoudPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J
Asha Bhosle, Longtime Voice of Indian Cinema, Dies at 92
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldasia
IndiaBhosle, AshaMangeshkar, Lata (1929- )Rahman, A R
Clearing naval mines is painstaking, dangerous work.
By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.By Tyler Pager
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
uspolitics
IranIslamabad (Pakistan)IsraelLebanonStrait of HormuzUnited StatesNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JVance, J D
