
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Attacks
The continued exchanges of fire have raised fears that the two sides could return to all-out war.Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026

The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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EuropeFranceGermanyRussiaUkraine

A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.By James Wagner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CanadaMexicoUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Carney, Mark JInfantino, GianniSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.By Max Kim
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Bom Kim (1978- )

U.S. Ebola Unit Sparks Fury, Protests and a Political Crisis in Kenya
Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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KenyaRuto, William

Police Step Up Security in Northern Ireland After Night of Violence
Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes after a stabbing in Belfast caused tensions to spill onto the streets.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Northern IrelandGreat BritainPolice Service of Northern Ireland

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away
Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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AfricaCanadaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)EuropeIranIraqIsraelMexicoMiddle EastMinnesotaSenegalSomaliaTurkeyUnited StatesUzbekistanHuman Rights WatchInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniOmar, IlhanTrump, Donald J

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’
Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.By Marc Santora
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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RussiaUkraine

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Arabian SeaIranIsraelOmanStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Trump Says He May Not Renew Canada-Mexico Trade Deal
The president’s comments come at a crucial moment in talks among the three countries over the renewal of their free-trade agreement.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Ana Swanson and Tony Romm
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaMexicoNorth AmericaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JCarney, Mark J

Indonesian Military Court Sentences Four in Acid Attack on Rights Advocate
The victim is an outspoken critic of Indonesia’s powerful military, and military prosecutors took over the case despite his objections.By Richard C. Paddock and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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IndonesiaJakarta (Indonesia)Kontras (Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence) (Indonesia)Amnesty InternationalPrabowo SubiantoSuhartoYunus, Andrie

Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.By Hussein Mohamed
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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SomaliaMogadishu (Somalia)United StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Trump, Donald J

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire
The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people.By Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Hong Kong

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By Shirin Hakim, Eric Schmitt and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
worldmiddleeast

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.By Annie Correal, Edward Wong and Jeffery C. Mays
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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ColombiaNew York CityGeneral Assembly (UN)Petro, GustavoMamdani, ZohranRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.By Christoph Koettl and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranUnited States Central Command

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say
A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaFlorida

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaSnap IncTikTok (ByteDance)University of OttawaYouTube.com

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, Gianni

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?
Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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AustraliaTikTok (ByteDance)Snap Inc

Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Great BritainAustraliaLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, Keir

Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U.S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.By Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranTrump, Donald J

A Very Different World Cup
With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this year’s tournament is set to be unlike any other.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Dadu (Pakistan)Ballerina Farm LLCNeeleman, Hannah

U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day, as War Heats Back Up
President Trump said that the Iranians were taking “too long to negotiate” a deal to end the conflict launched by the United States and Israel four months ago.By Lara Jakes, Max Bearak, Jonathan Swan and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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IranGulf of OmanStrait of HormuzGuterres, Antonio

Souleymane Diallo Dies at 80; Daring, Mocking Journalist in Guinea
He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
worldafrica
GuineaLe Lynx (Newspaper)Diallo, Souleymane (1945-2026)

Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.
By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
worldmiddleeast

Recent Landslides in Indonesia Devastated Rare Orangutans, Study Finds
More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris.By Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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IndonesiaCurrent Biology (Journal)

Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
worldeurope
Moscow (Russia)

What to Know About the Violence in Northern Ireland
There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Belfast (Northern Ireland)Northern IrelandGreat Britain

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
Two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged, the local authorities said. The U.S. military declined to comment.By Leo Sands, Sanam Mahoozi and James McManagan
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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IranUnited States

Indian Sailors Made Frantic Distress Calls After U.S. Missile Struck Tanker
The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of Iran.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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OmanIndiaUnited StatesUnited States Central Command