
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Officials Say They Are Closing In on Arrangement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has not signed off on the emerging framework, according to U.S. officials. But it could set the table for extending the cease-fire and more substantive negotiations.Published on : Thu May 28 2026

Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.By Emma Bubola and Ryan Mac
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.By Maria Abi-Habib and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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How War Reshapes Street Style in Ukraine
In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.By Daria Mitiuk and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.By Vivian Nereim, Isabel Kershner and Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Search His Party Office
After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Carney Says Canada’s Distancing From the U.S. is Good for America
Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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YouTuber Defamed Movie Star Using A.I., South Korean Police Say
They arrested the man, accusing him of fabricating a voice recording to implicate Kim Soo-hyun in dating a minor.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Why Pakistan and Afghanistan Are Still Fighting
Months after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan, neither side appears ready to back down, despite China’s efforts to mediate.By Elian Peltier and Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Cuba Just Lost Its Next Best Chance for Fuel
A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 16
Another 79 students were injured in the blaze, which was the latest in a series of deadly fires at schools in the country in recent years.By Brian O. Otieno and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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China Is Testing Its State Surveillance Model Abroad
When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.By David Pierson, Berry Wang and Adam Ferguson
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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After 88 Days of Censored News, TV and Chat, Iranians Are Coming Back Online
The government is letting people connect with the world after a near-total internet shutdown. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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The U.S. re-sanctioned a U.N. legal expert critical of Israel.
Just a few days ago, a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties on Francesca Albanese, whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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U.S. and Iran Move Toward Arrangement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an emerging agreement that would extend the cease-fire while they negotiate nuclear and other issues.By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Tyler Pager
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end the war in Iran.By Euan Ward
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt and Alan Yuhas
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Cease-Fires, but No Peace
A truce isn’t necessarily doomed if the missiles are still flying. Here’s why.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Why Ghana Is Evacuating Hundreds of Its Citizens From South Africa
Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.By John Eligon, Eden Harris and Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait
President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.By Luke Broadwater
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal
President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.By Max Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward, Luke Broadwater and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Canada Rejects U.S. Military Suppliers in Favor of Swedish Aircraft
Prime Minister Mark Carney chose a Saab surveillance and control plane after vowing to reduce military spending with the United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Iran Wants Billions in Frozen Funds Back to Make a Deal With Trump
The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds’ release.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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What Iranian State Media Says Is in Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal With U.S.
The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a “complete fabrication.”By Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Leo Sands
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Rubio’s Visit Offers No ‘Real Medicine’ for Wounds to Relationship With India
The secretary of state visited India to reassure the South Asian giant that it can still rely on the United States. India did not gain much from the visit.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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After Decades on the Run, a Leftist Militant Is Sentenced in Germany
Daniela Klette, 67, was part of the Red Army Faction, which attacked American and capitalist interests until the 1990s. She was convicted of robberies committed later to finance life as a fugitive.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon With New Evacuation Warnings
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.By Euan Ward
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Could Russia Hit Harder? It at Least Wants Ukraine to Think So.
Major attacks on Kyiv, followed by warnings of more, come as Moscow is stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Uganda Closes Border With Congo as Ebola Fears Rise
Seven confirmed cases of the virus have already been reported in Kampala, the capital, but officials say the country has robust disease surveillance.By Musinguzi Blanshe and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Divers Find 5 Trapped in Flooded Cave, but a Treacherous Rescue Awaits
The five men, stranded while looking for gold, were found alive after a week in a narrow, muddy chamber. Two people remain missing.By Isabella Kwai and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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Why the Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Have Confounded Scientists
The types of Ebola and hantavirus worrying officials are very different from the species identified decades ago, raising new questions about how to respond.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Wed May 27 2026
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