
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near
President Trump said the United States and Iran had “largely negotiated” an agreement, but American and Iranian officials described the terms differently.Published on : Sat May 23 2026

Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.By Zunaira Saieed and Sirachai Arunrugstichai
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Malaysia

Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.By Adam Goldman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Great BritainGibraltarStrait of HormuzNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead
In the relative calm of the early days of a cease-fire, there were heart-rending scenes as people exhumed their loved ones from temporary graves and reburied them.By David Guttenfelder and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 82 in China
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”By Catie Edmondson
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.By Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.By David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Israeli Strikes Pummel Lebanon, Killing Medics Amid Fragile Truce
Saturday’s strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.By Sarah Chaayto and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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As Ebola Rages in Countryside, Congo’s Capital Strives to Carry On
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.By Justin Makangara and John Eligon
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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At 82, Convicted Leader of Deadly Militant Group Is Freed From Prison
The release of Alexandros Giotopoulos was denounced by relatives of people killed by November 17, a Greek far-left group that was active between 1975 and 2002.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones
Residents who experienced attacks in recent days were shaken deeply by the conflict coming home to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.By Claire Moses
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak as Cases and Deaths Rise
More than 170 deaths and about 750 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries.By Ephrat Livni and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
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Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would End Fighting and Open Strait
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say
Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Here’s the latest.
PresidTrump provided few details about the preliminary agreement, which he said was “largely negotiated.”By Aaron Boxerman, Tyler Pager, Farnaz Fassihi and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.By Aaron Boxerman, Leily Nikounazar and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Track Changes
It’s a holiday weekend, three days to ease from one seasonal mind-set into the next, even if it feels too soon.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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At the Arctic Games, Canada and Greenland vs. Trump Feels Like Its Own Sport
Geopolitics found its way to the podium in Whitehorse as athletes from the circumpolar North competed in sports as mainstream as hockey and as unusual as the two-foot high kick.By Pat Kane
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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CanadaYellowknife (Northwest Territories)Whitehorse (Yukon Territory)Yukon TerritoryNorthwest Territories (Canada)GreenlandArctic Winter GamesTrump, Donald J

Trump’s Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Think Urinating on a Jellyfish Sting Is Helpful? Think Again.
Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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FloridaFort Lauderdale (Fla)Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationJellyfish Museum

‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is New Source of Tension With U.S.
A corporate compliance dispute between South Korea’s government and the online retailer Coupang is testing the resilience of U.S.-South Korean ties.By Choe Sang-Hun and Aaron Krolik
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Australia’s ‘Prettiest Street’ Is Grappling With Fame
For many years, Tasman Drive in Gerringong was a secret held by locals. Now residents must coexist with tourists hungry for the perfect shot.By Laura Chung and Matthew Abbott
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Ebola Ward in Congo Burns After Residents Turn Against Medics
Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the request.By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)

Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Iran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.By Euan Ward, Elian Peltier and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzQatarPakistanTrump, Donald J

Europeans Remain Wary as Trump Promises Troops, an Apparent Reversal
President Trump said he would send 5,000 troops to Poland, part of a back-and-forth that has left European leaders reeling.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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PolandEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Police Investigation of Former Prince Andrew Examines Reports of Sexual Misconduct
A British police force said it was assessing a report that a woman had been taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes. No charges have been filed.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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New Taliban Decree on Divorce Formalizes Child Marriage, U.N. Warns
A new Afghan law requires girls to wait until puberty before seeking to get out of a marriage. It also requires mediation for women seeking to escape an abusive husband.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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AfghanistanTaliban

Deadly Measles Outbreak Sickens Thousands of Children in Bangladesh
The outbreak, with more than 8,000 confirmed cases and another 60,000 suspected infections, has prompted an emergency vaccination drive.By Saif Hasnat and John Yoon
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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BangladeshDhaka (Bangladesh)

‘A Pyramid of Hate’: Why Racial and Religious Attacks Are Rising in Britain
Islamophobic, antisemitic and racist crimes are being fueled by online disinformation, global instability and divisive political rhetoric, experts say.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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In This Small Town, Ebola Is the Least of Residents’ Concerns
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Ed Ram
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)South SudanUgandaWorld Health Organization

Mapping Ebola’s Spread in a Vulnerable Region
The virus circulated undetected for weeks. Heavy population movement in the area could make it spread farther.By Samuel Granados, Adina Renner and Amy Schoenfeld Walker
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)AfricaIturi Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Kampala (Uganda)World Health Organization

In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way
A video of a Palestinian family’s dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Fri May 22 2026
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