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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Both Claim Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed the new U.S. initiative to escort ships through the waterway, but traffic has not resumed. Iranian state news media said Tehran’s control over the strait had intensified.Published on : Tue May 05 2026
Trump Promised Transparency in Venezuela, but Oil Secrets Linger
Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole.By Anatoly Kurmanaev and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
world
United StatesPetroleos de Venezuela SAMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J
What to Know About the Growing Saudi Arabia-U.A.E. Rift
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Nahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- )
A Visitor From the Oort Cloud: Rare Comet Appears in Southern Skies
Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaNew ZealandSouth Africa
What a Bike Ride Showed Me About Apartheid’s Legacy
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.By John Eligon and Tommy Trenchard
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldafrica
Cape Town (South Africa)South Africa
Taiwan Could Learn From Ukraine. Informally, Connections Are Growing.
The governments have no official diplomatic or military ties. But a loose network led by company executives and volunteers is bridging some of that gulf.By Maria Varenikova and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldeurope
UkraineTaiwanChina
Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Is to Head to Canary Islands, W.H.O. Says
Spain said it would decide on a port of call only after disease experts inspected the vessel. The World Health Organization said human-to-human transmission may have played a role in the outbreak.By Max Kim, Lynsey Chutel and Claire Moses
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldafrica
Cape VerdeCanary IslandsOceanwide Expeditions BVWorld Health Organization
Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills at Least 26
Dozens more were injured in the explosion, which appeared to be one of the country’s deadliest in recent years.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldasia
ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaXi Jinping
The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas
France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.By Ana Castelain
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldeurope
EuropeFranceMarineland
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
worldmiddleeast
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
worldafrica
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
worldasia
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
worldeurope
RussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir V
Modi’s Hindu Nationalists Conquer a Bastion of India’s Opposition
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.By Alex Travelli, Hari Kumar and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldasia
IndiaWest Bengal (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool CongressElection Commission of IndiaModi, NarendraBanerjee, Mamata
What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz
Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
After Setbacks, Ford Says Its Affordable Electric Truck Is on Track
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.By Jack Ewing
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
business
ChinaLong Beach (Calif)Ford Motor CoTesla Motors IncBYD Co LtdField, Doug (Automotive Executive)Farley, James D Jr (1962- )Ford, William Clay Jr
The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.By Zachary Small
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
artsdesign
Venice (Italy)United StatesUkraineInternational Criminal CourtAllen, Alma (1970- )Fainaru, Belu-SimionKouoh, KoyoParido, Jenni
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By Eric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe and Leo Sands
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
China’s Big Bet on Wind Power Is Paying Off
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.By Keith Bradsher and Qilai Shen
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
business
ChinaYancheng (China)Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica S ASuzlon EnergyTrump, Donald J
U.S. Revokes Visas of Board Members at Costa Rica’s Top Watchdog Newspaper
The move came after the paper critically covered the country’s president, who has cozied up to the United States. Analysts view the visa decision as part of a White House strategy to punish critics of its allies.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldamericas
Costa RicaUnited StatesLa Nacion (Costa Rican Newspaper)State DepartmentChaves, RodrigoTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco
Tricked Into Fighting for Russia
Russia needs a lot of soldiers. Many Africans need work.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
world
AfricaStrait of HormuzThailandIndiaCarlson, Tucker
American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges
The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
uspolitics
RussiaChannel One (Russia)Simes, Dimitri K
Our Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer’s Work From Gaza
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripNew York TimesAlghorra, Saher
U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says
An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald J
Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldmiddleeast
2 Dead After Driver Plows Into Crowd in ‘Rampage’ in Germany
Officials in Leipzig, where the attack occurred, said the driver was a 33-year-old German-born citizen. They have not yet determined his motive.By Christopher F. Schuetze and Sam Gurwitt
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldeurope
Leipzig (Germany)
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
uspolitics
IranChinaTreasury DepartmentBessent, Scott
Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico
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
Mexico
Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump
At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldcanada
ArmeniaCanadaEuropeUnited StatesEuropean UnionEuropean CouncilEuropean ParliamentCarney, Mark JMetsola, RobertaTrump, Donald J
Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval
A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
business
PolandEuropeTusk, Donald
Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats
Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMerz, FriedrichTrump, 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
worldamericas
Colombia
Strikes in U.A.E., Oman and at Sea Strain Iran Truce to the Breaking Point
The drone and missile attacks were the first of their kind since the U.S.-Iranian cease-fire began last month. They coincided with reported clashes between American and Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.By Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzIranUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald J
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
worldeurope
United StatesItalyRoman Catholic ChurchState DepartmentLeo XIVMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Rubio, Marco
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed two cases and are investigating five others.By Jin Yu Young and Claire Moses
Published on : Mon May 04 2026
world
South AfricaArgentinaOceanwide Expeditions BV
‘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
worldasia
Hong Kong
