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Iran War Live Updates: Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory
Top U.S. defense officials are giving a news conference at the Pentagon. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce, but said it had launched the largest wave of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the war began.Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump
Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with President Trump’s whims.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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IranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzEuropean UnionAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )Merz, FriedrichSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Trump, Donald J
It Will Take Months to Get Oil and Gas Flowing Again
Some wells can be turned on in days or weeks, but bringing the Gulf’s energy system back to something akin to normal will take months.By Rebecca F. Elliott and Ivan Penn
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
businessenergy-environment
Persian Gulf
He Got Rich Buying and Selling Luxury Watches. Was It a Ponzi Scheme?
Dominic Khoo made waves in Singapore as an investor in expensive timepieces. Now many of his clients accuse him of fraud.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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Singapore
Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.
After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.By Elian Peltier, Safiullah Padshah and Kiana Hayeri
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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Kabul (Afghanistan)Pakistan
‘I Love Viktor’: Trump and Vance Cheer on Orban in Hungarian Race
The American leaders slathered on the praise for the nationalist standard-bearer just days before an election he could lose.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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HungaryRussiaEuropeFidesz PartyEuropean UnionOrban, ViktorVance, J DTrump, Donald JMagyar, PeterPutin, Vladimir V
Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall
As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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Baltic SeaBlack SeaEuropeRussiaStrait of HormuzUkraineTrump, Donald JVlasiuk, VladyslavZelensky, Volodymyr
Ye ‘Should Never Have Been Invited,’ Starmer Says After Barring Rapper From U.K.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government blocked the artist formerly known as Kanye West from entering Britain for the three-day Wireless Festival in July.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainLondon (England)Starmer, KeirWest, Kanye
American Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Is Freed
The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.By Falih Hassan, Pranav Baskar and Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IraqIranKataib HezbollahKittleson, Shelly
Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Drives a Tank, and Succession Talk Accelerates
Images of Kim Ju-ae at the helm of the military vehicle, with her father riding on top, added to speculation that she was being groomed to succeed him as North Korea’s leader.By Max Kim
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
worldasia
North KoreaSouth KoreaKim Jong-unKim Ju-ae
Australia Charges Ex-Soldier With War Crimes in Afghanistan
The suspect, charged with five counts of murder, is accused of killing or ordering the killings of unarmed civilians during the Afghan war.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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AustraliaAfghanistan
Can a Renovation Breathe New Life Into Paris’s Home for the Dead?
For centuries, the bones of some six million people were buried in the catacombs beneath the city. Curators are trying to preserve and modernize the tunnels while maintaining the spooky ambience.By Ana Castelain
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)
Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.By Lara Jakes and Mate Halmos
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
worldeurope
HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Orban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary’s Election? Actually, It’s Quite Open.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made hostility to Ukraine a centerpiece of his campaign. Moscow seems determined to repay the favor.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Mon Apr 06 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyForeign Intelligence Service (Russia)Orban, ViktorMagyar, PeterZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V
Stuck in ‘Limbo,’ Iranians Take Stock After Six Brutal Weeks
With a tenuous cease-fire in place, Iranians are left picking up the pieces of their lives. Some fear the government will crack down on its domestic critics.By Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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Iran
After Cease-Fire, Ship Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Remains Throttled
A handful of vessels have crossed the crucial waterway since the U.S.-Iran truce began, but shipowners, insurers and others are wary of safe passage.By John Yoon and Peter Eavis
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranUnited StatesIsraelPersian Gulf
What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
The agreement to pause the fighting for two weeks came hours after President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization.” Much remains uncertain.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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IranUnited States
War Decimated Iran’s Leadership and Pushed Up a New Generation
Since the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, authority has shifted to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. Younger military leaders have come to the fore.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )
Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Sway Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already declared victory over Iran once, in June last year. Few Israelis believe that the goals he set this time will be met, either.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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IsraelNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J
Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.By Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
business
United StatesDelta Air Lines IncBastian, Edward H
Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not
The countries will have to re-evaluate their relationships with Israel, Iran and the United States after a war that has exposed their vulnerability.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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Persian GulfStrait of HormuzQatarUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi Arabia
China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Iranian Officials Say
Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.By Keith Bradsher and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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ChinaIranPakistanPersian GulfStrait of HormuzSecurity Council (UN)United NationsWang Yi
Israel Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted an earlier statement from Pakistan that said the deal included Lebanon, where Israel is at war with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.By Euan Ward and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
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Beirut (Lebanon)IsraelLebanonHezbollahKatz, Israel (1955- )Netanyahu, Benjamin
Here’s the latest.
By Ravi Mattu, Adam Rasgon, Yeganeh Torbati and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
How China Built Its Vast Natural Gas Stockpile
Natural gas is hard to store, but China has found a way to do it, while also developing alternate suppliers and expanding production at home.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
business
ChinaYancheng (China)China National Offshore OilXi Jinping
Hours Before News of Cease-Fire, Pope Leo XIV Issues Strong Rebuke of Trump
The first U.S.-born pontiff has consistently called for dialogue to resolve the war in the Middle East. He referred to Trump’s Iran threats as ‘truly unacceptable.’By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
Roman Catholic ChurchIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsLeo XIVTrump, Donald J
Sites Unseen: What Travel Is Like for Those Who Can’t See
A writer joined a 10-day journey through northern India — on a tour designed for the visually impaired. Here’s what he learned.Published on : Wed Apr 08 2026
travel
Agra (India)Delhi (India)IndiaJaipur (India)New Delhi (India)Old Delhi (India)Rajasthan (India)Udaipur (India)
Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks
The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IranIsraelKuwaitMiddle EastPersian GulfKhamenei, Ali
Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes
President Trump, in vowing to systematically destroy civilian infrastructure and annihilate Iran’s entire civilization, appears to be creating evidence about his intentions.By Charlie Savage
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IranDefense DepartmentJustice DepartmentHegseth, PeteTrump, Donald J
Russia and China Veto Proposed U.N. Resolution to Open the Strait of Hormuz
The vote came hours before an 8 p.m. deadline set by President Trump to reach a deal to reopen the waterway.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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Security Council (UN)United Nations
An 11th-Hour Deal
The U.S. and Iran reached a two-week cease-fire agreement, hours after President Trump threatened to wipe out a “whole civilization.”By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzHungaryTrump, Donald JVance, J D
Democrats Call for Trump’s Removal Over Threat to End ‘Whole Civilization’
More than 70 Democratic lawmakers, questioning his mental fitness, called for the president’s removal from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.By Megan Mineiro and Michael Gold
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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Democratic PartyHouse of RepresentativesSenateSchumer, Charles EJeffries, HakeemTrump, Donald JCastro, Joaquin (1974- )
Trump Says He Has Agreed to a 2-Week Cease-Fire With Iran
President Trump announced the deal hours after threatening that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran did not allow commercial vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz.By Tyler Pager, Farnaz Fassihi, Julian E. Barnes, Ronen Bergman and Michael Levenson
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IranTrump, Donald JCoakley, Paul SJeffries, HakeemSchumer, Charles E
Some Republicans Vent Concern as Party Backs Trump’s Iran Threat
Senator Ron Johnson said he hoped President Trump was making empty threats, but most in the G.O.P. cheered his warning that Iran’s “whole civilization” would be wiped out.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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House of RepresentativesSenateRepublican PartyJohnson, Ron (1955- )Johnson, Mike (1972- )Trump, Donald J
As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide
U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JSharif, Shahbaz
Trump’s Threat to Wipe Out a ‘Whole Civilization’ Appalls Some on the Right
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and Senator Ron Johnson were among those pushing back against President Trump’s threats toward Iran.By Nick Corasaniti
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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IranCarlson, TuckerEllis, Jenna (Attorney)Jones, Alex (1974- )Kent, Joe (1980- )Owens, CandaceTrump, Donald J
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Struggles to Justify Trump’s Threats
The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of Gen. Dan Caine to protect the military’s honor.By Greg Jaffe
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
uspolitics
IranDefense DepartmentJoint Chiefs of StaffCaine, John Daniel (1968- )Trump, Donald J
U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks Tied to Iran on Water and Energy Systems
The warning did not name specific facilities that had been struck or say whether any damage had been done.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Tue Apr 07 2026
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