
Iran War Live Updates: Israel and Iran Step Back From Threats After Day of Tension
President Trump wrote on social media that Israel and Hezbollah had “agreed” not to attack each other. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later distanced himself from talks of a cease-fire in Lebanon.Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026

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)HezbollahTrump, Donald J

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
VenezuelaChavez, 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)CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JSmith, Danielle (1971- )Trump, Donald J

Mandelson Vowed U.K. ‘Would Never Regret’ Making Him Ambassador to U.S.
Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, made the claim in a letter among more than a thousand pages of documents released on Monday.By Stephen Castle and Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesLabour Party (Great Britain)Mandelson, PeterEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Starmer, Keir

He Was the Muscle Behind Zelensky. Now He’s Crowdfunding Bail Money.
Volodymyr Zelensky’s onetime right-hand man is accused of embezzling millions of dollars and consulting a fortuneteller on political decisions.By Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
UkraineKyiv (Ukraine)RussiaZelensky, VolodymyrYermak, Andriy

Syrian Officers Who Hid in Plain Sight Face War Crime Charges in Austria
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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AustriaEuropeIsraelSyriaInternational Criminal CourtCommission for International Justice and AccountabilityMossadAbu Rukbah, Musabal-Halabi, Khaled (1962- )al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

Britain Denies Entry to 2 U.S. Commentators Who Denounced Israel
The authorities did not say why they had barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have popular social media channels, but said their presence “may not be conducive to the public good.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainPiker, Hasan

What to Know About Ethiopia’s Election
The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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EthiopiaHorn of AfricaAddis Ababa (Ethiopia)Red SeaEritreaTigray People's Liberation FrontAhmed, AbiyGebremichael, Debretsion

Dozens Killed as Explosion Flattens Rebel-Held Village in Myanmar
The local authorities said the cause was an accident at a warehouse that held explosives for mining operations.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldasia
MyanmarShan State (Myanmar)Ta'ang National Liberation Army

Prominent Nicaraguan Indigenous Leader Dies in Government Custody
Brooklyn Rivera, 73, one of the most prominent Miskito political leaders in recent history, was arrested by the government in 2023. His family and other groups dispute the circumstances surrounding his death.By James Wagner
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldamericas
NicaraguaOrtega, Daniel

Taiwan Criticizes China Over Expulsion of Times Reporter
The Taiwan president’s spokeswoman said China used “baseless pretexts” to punish journalists, which she called evidence that Beijing was a “troublemaker.”By David Pierson
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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ChinaTaiwanNew York TimesState DepartmentLai Ching-te

Far-Right Outsider Advances in Colombia’s Heated Presidential Election
The candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face a senator from the left-wing party of the departing president, Gustavo Petro, in a June runoff.By Annie Correal, Genevieve Glatsky and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
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ColombiaLatin AmericaPetro, GustavoDe La Espriella, AbelardoCepeda, Ivan

The U.S. Boat Strike Campaign Has Now Killed Over 200 People
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.By Max Bearak and José María León Cabrera
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaEcuadorUnited StatesPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

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
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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)Gavi, 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
ColombiaLatin AmericaTrump, 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

High-Wire Negotiations With Iran? Trump Finds it ‘Very Boring.’
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
uspolitics
IranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Denmark’s Prime Minister Hangs On to Power After Protracted Talks
Mette Frederiksen may not be nearly as popular as she once was, but she remains the Danes’ most dominant leader in decades.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkGreenlandFrederiksen, Mette

Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.By Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum, Johnatan Reiss and Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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Dahiya (Lebanon)IranKuwaitIsraelLebanonUnited StatesStrait of HormuzHezbollahAoun, Joseph (1964- )Araghchi, AbbasNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Inside the Ebola Outbreak
A Times correspondent is reporting from the Ebola epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here’s what he saw.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
world
Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Alberta (Canada)EuropeAnthropic AI LLC

Dive Into a Very Noisy Sea With Some Very Rare Whales
Fewer than 100 Rice’s whales remain on Earth. Researchers say sonic blasts from oil exploration are a top threat to the species. See and hear why.By Katherine Chui and Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
climate

Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)IranIsraelUnited StatesHezbollahState Department

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Got Married in a London Municipal Building
The Old Marylebone Town Hall, among the busiest wedding venues in Britain, has hosted nuptials for A-listers, including Sylvester Stallone, Paul McCartney and Lena Dunham.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Great BritainLipa, DuaTurner, Callum

Netanyahu Orders Israeli Military to Attack Beirut Suburbs
Thousands fled the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced the widening of the military campaign against Hezbollah.By Christina Goldbaum and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelBeirut (Lebanon)IranUnited StatesHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Chinese Military Sought Nvidia Chips for Years, Report Says
An analysis of six years of procurement records suggests that the People’s Liberation Army has openly tried to acquire restricted U.S. technology.By Ana Swanson and Tripp Mickle
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
businesseconomy
ChinaUnited StatesNVIDIA CorporationPeople's Liberation Army (China)Huawei Technologies Co LtdJamestown Foundation

China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk
New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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ChinaVanderbilt UniversityGoLaxyNVIDIA CorporationTrump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum, Johnatan Reiss, Richard Pérez-Peña and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast

U.S. Says It Hit More Military Targets in Southern Iran
The U.S. military said it had carried out strikes over the weekend and had intercepted an Iranian missile attack on American forces in Kuwait.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzUnited States Central Command

2025 Wildfires Were the Costliest Ever, Researchers Say
Severe, hard-to-control blazes in densely populated areas like Los Angeles drove the year’s record losses.By Rebecca Dzombak
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
climate
CanadaEuropeSouth KoreaNature (Journal)University of East AngliaMatthew Jones

Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Chile
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 : Sun May 31 2026
world
ChilePacific OceanValparaiso (Chile)

China Exports Surveillance
The country has spent decades perfecting a surveillance state at home. Now it’s promoting its ideology of state control, and the technology to enforce it, abroad.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun May 31 2026
world
ChinaSolomon IslandsCommunist Party of China