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A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranUnited StatesIsraelPakistanStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsAraghchi, AbbasGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald JJalili, SaeedKarroubi, MehdiVaez, AliVahidi, AhmadVance, J D
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Iranian Boats He Says Are Mining the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump’s latest threats came after the Pentagon said the U.S. military had boarded a second tanker carrying oil from Iran. Both sides are trying to exert authority over shipping amid uncertainty over the status of peace talks.Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away
Unlike previous European assistance packages, this one is heavily weighted toward military spending, meant to put Ukraine on solid footing for a long fight.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineEuropean UnionFedorov, MykhailoLavrov, Sergey VPistorius, BorisTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr
War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldasia
AustraliaAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )
Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?
With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E.U. partners wait to see which way he will turn.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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BulgariaEuropeEuropean CommissionEuropean CouncilEuropean UnionEurozoneNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationBorissov, BoykoPutin, Vladimir VRadev, Rumen (1963- )von der Leyen, Ursula
A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
The B’nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them “home.”By Hari Kumar, Alex Travelli and Atul Loke
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldasia
IndiaIsrael
Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery
Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldeurope
Russia
Germany, a Steadfast Ally of Israel, Now Voices Some Frustration
In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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GermanyIsraelMerz, FriedrichNetanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )
Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 5 Critically Injured
The head-on collision of two local trains happened north of Copenhagen on Thursday morning, the authorities said. The cause was not yet known.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Copenhagen (Denmark)
How China Is Building Its Next Outpost at Sea
China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off of the coast of Vietnam over the last few months.By Lily Kuo and Agnes Chang
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
South China SeaChina
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Mariupol (Ukraine)RussiaPutin, Vladimir V
To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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AfricaAbuja (Nigeria)AngolaAlgeriaCameroonCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Equatorial GuineaKenyaLagos (Nigeria)UgandaRwandaRoman Catholic ChurchBoko HaramLeo XIVTrump, Donald J
U.S. Withholds Iraq’s Own Money Over Ties to Iran
The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq’s oil revenues.By Erika Solomon and Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IraqIranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzCentral Bank of IraqFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkLandau, Christopher T (1963- )Maliki, Nuri Kamal al-Sudani, Mohammed Shia al-Trump, Donald J
Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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KuwaitPersian GulfCommittee to Protect Journalists
What Questions Do You Have About the Trump-Xi Summit?
“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to David Pierson, who covers China’s foreign policy for The Times.Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
world
ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping
World’s Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
Malaysia
Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.
By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
UkraineQatarUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaZelensky, Volodymyr
In Lebanon, Talks With Israel Stir Mix of Anger, Unease and Faint Hope
The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonHezbollah
U.S. Forces Stop 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran
It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIndian OceanUnited StatesDefense DepartmentUnited States Navy
As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.By Alexandra Stevenson and Hasya Nindita
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
business
IndonesiaJakarta (Indonesia)ChinaBYD Co LtdChery Automobile CoHaidilao International Holding Ltd
Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter for a Lebanese newspaper, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonMiddle EastIsraelIranAl AkhbarCommittee to Protect JournalistsHezbollah
King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit
Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
uspolitics
Great BritainCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomAndrew, Duke of YorkKhanna, RoEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )
Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
A British naval agency said the two vessels had come under attack near the strait, as a U.S. blockade on Iran’s ports continued.By Lynsey Chutel, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsPezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald JVance, J D
Anti-Trumpism Unites Europe
Trump’s brand has sunk so low that conservatives are now joining leftist politicians in opposing him.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
world
SpainItalyGreat BritainStrait of HormuzUkraineMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )
Drake’s Publicity Stunt Brings Ice, Blowtorches and Headaches to Toronto
Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake music video shook part of the city.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Toronto (Ontario)Drake (Rapper)
Pope Leo, Visiting African Prison, Urges Inmates to Find Hope Amid Despair
“Life is not defined solely by one’s mistakes,” the pope told inmates being held in a port city of Equatorial Guinea.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldafrica
Equatorial GuineaRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV
With peace talks postponed, Pakistanis feel the cost of the war in Iran.
By Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks
The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
IranIslamabad (Pakistan)PakistanStrait of HormuzUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsMunir, Syed AsimSharif, ShahbazTrump, Donald J
Pilot Was Taking Pictures Before South Korean Fighter Jets Collided
A member of the other plane’s crew was making a video to commemorate the mission, the government said in a report on the 2021 crash. No one was hurt.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
South Korea
Whether for or Against the War, Iranians Say They’re Feeling Economic Pain
At a border crossing in Turkey, one Iranian woman said her friends struggled to afford food because there was no work to be found and strikes had forced factories to close.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTurkey
On Independence Day, Israel Honors Rabbi Who Called to ‘Flatten’ Gaza
Avraham Zarbiv became known on Israel’s right for demolishing buildings in Gaza. He lit a torch at a national ceremony on Tuesday evening.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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IsraelGaza StripHamasZarbiv, Avraham
Anthropic’s New A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms
Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.By Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
technology
Great BritainUnited StatesAnthropic AI LLCAmodei, Dario
Attacks along the Israel-Lebanon border put a cease-fire under strain.
By Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Danger Escalates in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait.By Lynsey Chutel and Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzGulf of OmanPersian GulfIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsUnited States Navy
Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
business
IranInternational Energy AgencyInternational Monetary FundWorld Bank
