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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Extends Cease-Fire With Iran
The pause in hostilities had been set to expire within hours. The president said Pakistan, which is trying to mediate an end to the war, requested he hold off any attacks.Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.By Nicholas Kulish, John Ismay and Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranGulf of OmanPersian GulfUnited States Navy
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
Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ to Expedite Envoy’s Appointment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office wanted Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate, swiftly installed as ambassador to Washington, the official said.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainMandelson, PeterStarmer, KeirEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )
U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.By Raja Abdulrahim, Falih Hassan, Edward Wong and Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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IraqUnited StatesMaliki, Nuri Kamal al-Sudani, Mohammed Shia al-
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
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MexicoChihuahua (Mexico)Central Intelligence AgencyJalisco New Generation CartelSinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J
Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which has seen a surge of Israeli settler violence.By Isabel Kershner and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripHebron (West Bank)IsraelRamallah (West Bank)West BankUnited Nations
Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon
A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Lebanon
Teotihuacán Gunman Carried Notes Related to Past U.S. Mass Shootings
The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and David Shortell
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldamericas
Teotihuacan (Mexico)MexicoColumbine High SchoolSheinbaum, Claudia
London Tube Drivers’ Strike Halts a Key Line
The dispute over working conditions and hours was expected to cause widespread delays and service outages.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Great BritainLondon UndergroundNational Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT)Transport for London
Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldasia
JapanChinaUnited StatesEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTakaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald J
Nigeria Charges Six With Treason Over Coup Plot
The group, made up of civilians and former members of the country’s armed forces, is accused of treason linked to a failed coup attempt in October.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Abuja (Nigeria)NigeriaEconomic Community of West African States (Ecowas)Buhari, MuhammaduObasanjo, OlusegunTinubu, Bola Ahmed
A Turkish Love Story, With Prison, Poetry and an Airplane Exploit
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.By Silvana Paternostro
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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TurkeyIstanbul (Turkey)Kurdistan Workers' PartyEuropean Court of Human RightsSonmez, BurhanComak, Ilhan SamiIpel Ozel
Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines
A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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EuropeStrait of HormuzMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, 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
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 Britain
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. 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
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 BritainNew ZealandOffice for National Statistics (United Kingdom)Charles III, King of the 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
IranInternational Atomic Energy AgencyTrump, Donald JVance, J DGhalibaf, Mohammad Baqer
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
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
climate
Supreme Court of the United KingdomEuropean UnionInternational Energy AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGlover, Victor J JrTrump, Donald JLiptak, AdamKantor, Jodi
Lebanese Bury Their Dead Amid a Lull in Fighting
Mass funerals for Hezbollah fighters and civilians were happening across southern Lebanon.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonDahiya (Lebanon)HezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps
Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J
Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance’s Trip Is on Hold
President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
uspolitics
Trump, Donald JVance, J D
Crossing the Divide
What one image tells us about the road back to southern Lebanon.By David Guttenfelder and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsrael
U.S. Military Stops Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil, Pentagon Says
The seizure was the latest U.S. effort to squeeze Iran’s oil-reliant economy, and came days after the Navy boarded an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Bay of BengalStrait of HormuzDefense DepartmentUnited States Navy
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.
The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side.By Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
uspolitics
Donbas (Ukraine)UkraineUnited StatesRussiaBoard of PeaceRand CorpTrump, Donald JZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V
2 Cruise Ships Exit Strait of Hormuz After Being Stranded for Weeks
The ships carried skeleton crews and no passengers, the cruise company said.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzTUI AG
Xi Calls for Hormuz to Reopen as China Balances Its Gulf Interests
The comments on the Strait of Hormuz by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, reflect Beijing’s complex relations with Iran and other Persian Gulf nations.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)ChinaRiyadh (Saudi Arabia)Strait of HormuzAtlantic CouncilMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Nahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- )Xi Jinping
New Zealand Declares Emergency in Capital After It Was Battered by Torrential Rain
There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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New ZealandWellington (New Zealand)
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By Luke Broadwater, Jonathan Swan, Farnaz Fassihi and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent
Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Apr 20 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranSaudi ArabiaUkraineCook, Timothy D
