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Iran War Live Updates: Reported Seizure of Ships Injects New Uncertainty Over Peace Talks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president did not view those actions as violating the cease-fire.Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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
worldafrica
AfricaAbuja (Nigeria)AngolaAlgeriaCameroonCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Equatorial GuineaKenyaLagos (Nigeria)UgandaRwandaRoman Catholic ChurchBoko HaramLeo XIVTrump, Donald J
A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors.By Showkat Nanda
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
KashmirHimalayas
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
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
Hungary Drops Its Opposition to $106 Billion Ukraine Loan
After months of impasse because of objections from Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, E.U. ambassadors took a critical step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Brussels (Belgium)HungaryEuropeUkraineRussiaEuropean UnionMagyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.’s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.By Raja Abdulrahim and Natalie Naccache
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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
Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo
A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.By Megha Rajagopalan, Eileen Sullivan and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)AfghanistanTalibanTrump, Donald J
U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case
The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldamericas
CubaUtahFederal Bureau of InvestigationJustice DepartmentState DepartmentTrump, Donald J
2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Officers
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.By Maria Abi-Habib, Dustin Volz, Adam Goldman and Paulina Villegas
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldamericas
MexicoChihuahua (Mexico)Central Intelligence AgencyJalisco New Generation CartelSinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J
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
Andrew, Duke of YorkCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Khanna, Ro
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
worldcanada
Toronto (Ontario)Drake (Rapper)
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
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
worldmiddleeast
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
Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
Japan
How ‘Age Tech’ Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.By Susan Shain
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
business
United StatesAARP
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By Lynsey Chutel, Leo Sands, Chris Cameron and Max Bearak
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
Hey, Bampot! Can You Tell Real British Insults From Fakes in This Quiz?
Researchers in the U.K. are working to document the country’s array of obscure invective.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainNorthern Ireland
What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald JObama, Barack
Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainOffice for National Statistics (United Kingdom)
Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Elian Peltier and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JVance, J D
War Shock in Asia
The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
world
East AsiaSoutheast AsiaSouth AsiaLebanonJapanTreviso (Italy)
How to Watch the Lyrids Streak Across the Night Sky
Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
science
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