
Iran War Live Updates: Kushner and Witkoff to Talk With Iranian Officials in Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, will also be in Islamabad this weekend, and Iranian officials said he planned to meet with the two Americans.Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problemsBy Adam Rasgon, Bilal Shbair, Abu Bakr Bashir, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Gaza StripDeir al Balah (Gaza Strip)HamasPalestinian Authority

Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.By Steven Erlanger and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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European UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Help Block an Assisted Dying Bill
A small group in the House of Lords proposed hundreds of amendments that helped stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainEuropeHouse of Lords (Great Britain)House of Commons (Great Britain)Leadbeater, Kim (1976- )

‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.By Anupreeta Das, Hari Kumar and Atul Loke
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IndiaWest Bengal (India)Kolkata (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool CongressModi, NarendraBanerjee, MamataAdhikari, Suvendu (1970- )

Netanyahu Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer and Underwent Radiation Therapy
The Israeli leader had surgery in 2024 for an enlarged prostate. More recently, follow-up care detected a tumor, his office disclosed on Friday.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IsraelNetanyahu, Benjamin

Britain and Spain Reject Reported Plans by Trump to Punish Them
An internal Pentagon email, reported by the Reuters news agency, suggested Washington was reviewing options to penalize the two nations for insufficiently supporting the war in Iran.By Stephen Castle and Emma Bubola
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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ArgentinaFalkland IslandsGreat BritainNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCharles III, King of the United KingdomMilei, JavierSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Trump, Donald J

As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions
Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Turkey Passes Legislation Barring Children Under 15 From Social Media
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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TurkeyErdogan, Recep Tayyip

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

$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

Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo
On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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AfricaAlgeriaAngolaCameroonEquatorial GuineaRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVTrump, Donald J

Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban
Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning home to live under the Taliban.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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AfghanistanQatarUnited StatesTalibanTrump, 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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A Disputed Jet Deal and U.S. Influence Shake Peru’s Government
Pressure from Washington helped drive a disputed deal forward, triggering resignations and raising questions about sovereignty.By Mitra Taj and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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PeruUnited States

A New Idea to Save the Climate? Dam the Bering Strait.
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Bering StraitArctic RegionsScience Advances (Journal)Soons, JelleDijkstra, Henk A.

Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.By Euan Ward and Sarah Chaayto
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Both Iran and U.S. Blockade Strait of Hormuz
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Strait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsHezbollahHouthis

France Investigates Temperature Spikes That Led to Big Payouts on Polymarket
The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.By Jonathan Wolfe and Ana Castelain
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.By Peter Eavis
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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United StatesTransportation Department (US)Trump, Donald J

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.By Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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United StatesAlaska AirlinesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air Lines IncJetBlue Airways CorporationSouthwest Airlines CompanySpirit AirlinesUnited AirlinesTrump, Donald JDuffy, Sean PKirby, Scott (1967- )Geraghty, JoannaIsom, Robert (1967- )

Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater, Helene Cooper, John Ismay, Farnaz Fassihi and Max Bearak
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.By Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasChinaDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.By Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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VenezuelaPolymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)United States ArmyVan Dyke, Gannon KenMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Without Formal Trade Talks, Canada and the U.S. Go Public With Their Grievances
Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’By Ian Austen and Ana Swanson
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesNorth AmericaCommerce DepartmentCouncil on Foreign RelationsSenateCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson L

Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.By Luke Broadwater and David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranTrump, Donald J

The Generals Running Iran
The war has empowered the Revolutionary Guards and seems to be shifting the theocratic republic toward something more like a military regime.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranIsraelLebanonIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril
The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental disaster.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Mediterranean SeaLibyaRussiaInternational Maritime OrganizationHouthis

Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike Was Known for Being Intrepid
Mourners paid respects to Amal Khalil, who remained trapped under rubble for hours before emergency medics recovered her body.By Max Bearak and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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LebanonHezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsCommittee to Protect Journalists

How the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Upended Climate Policy
The Times unearthed memos that signaled a major shift in the court’s operations, in a decision that critics say was rushed and flawed.By Claire Brown
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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ChinaPotomac RiverSalt Lake City (Utah)Supreme Court (US)Environmental Protection AgencyNatural Resources Defense CouncilEliasson, OlafurMcCarthy, GinaRoberts, John G JrObama, Barack

Tanzania Blames Outsiders and Government Foes for Election Violence
The findings in a new report by a commission appointed by the government were at odds with details from human rights groups, which estimate that hundreds and possibly thousands of people were killed.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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TanzaniaAfricaAfrican UnionChadema (Tanzanian Political Party)Human Rights WatchSenateLissu, TunduHassan, Samia Suluhu (1960- )

A Deadly Crash Is a Reminder of the Depth of U.S. Security Ties in Mexico
The deaths of two C.I.A. officers in a crash in northern Mexico sparked questions about authorization and sovereignty, but also reflected a longstanding, sensitive security partnership between the two countries.By Paulina Villegas
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Duterte to Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity at I.C.C.
The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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PhilippinesInternational Criminal CourtDuterte, Rodrigo

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
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ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

World’s Top Producer of Condoms 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
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