
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says He’ll Soon Make ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Proposal
The president said on social media that Iran must agree to concessions he has demanded, and that he was poised to lift the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not confirmed any commitments.Published on : Fri May 29 2026

Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
Romania is a NATO country, and the security alliance condemned “Russia’s recklessness” for an episode that sharply escalated tensions with Moscow.By Andrew Higgins and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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RomaniaNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean Union

Blowing Up Boats Hasn’t Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S., Experts Say
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the strikes began.By Simon Romero
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.By Mark Landler
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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FranceNational Rally (France)Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, Marine

No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost steam.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Tbilisi (Georgian Republic)Georgia

Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.By Jeanna Smialek and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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EuropeChinaEuropean Union

Kenyan Court Suspends Plans for Ebola Quarantine Unit for Americans
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Kenya

After Orban’s Defeat, Hungary Is Poised to Get Billions From E.U.
The European Union is set to release 16 billion euros it had withheld, as Hungary moves to enact anti-corruption and rule of law policies.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.By Jenny Gross and Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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RomaniaUkraineRussiaNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India
Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)

U.S. and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.By Nicholas Kulish and John Ismay
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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BrazilFirst Capital Command (PCC)Bolsonaro, FlavioDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Vietnam’s Leader Warns Asia About the Risks of Superpower Conflict
In a speech to military leaders from the region, To Lam said that distrust and a lack of respect for established rules had created a culture of “the big fish swallowing the small fish.”By Damien Cave
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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One of Five Gold Miners Is Rescued From Laos Cave After More Than a Week
An international effort to free the trapped men brought attention to the country’s informal mines, where panning for gold can pay more than minimum wage.By Francesca Regalado and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Laos

British Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event, Citing Threat of Disruption
The cancellation comes amid a rise in racial and religious crimes in Britain as well as growing sense of unease for some of London’s Jews.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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London (England)British Museum

Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater and Max Bearak
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village
The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.By John Yoon and Tatsiana Chypsanava
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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New ZealandRotorua (New Zealand)

How Japan Lost 3 Million People in Five Years
Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, a record drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.By Javier C. Hernández, Pablo Robles and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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JapanJapan Society

Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss’s $230 Million Business Empire
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets in a tiny European principality.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri May 29 2026
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Israel to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an “increasing number of cases” of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, according to a letter shared by Israel’s U.N. ambassador.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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A.I.’s Big Next Step
Three major companies are planning to go public with share sales in the coming months. They could be some of the biggest market debuts in history.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Austrian Man Convicted of Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Prosecutors said the defendant plotted in 2024 to set off a bomb outside the concert, which was later canceled. He and another man were also convicted on separate terrorist charges.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas. Many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters see the war as unfinished business.By David M. Halbfinger and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Thu May 28 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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United Nations

U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.By Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu May 28 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

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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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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CanadaUnited StatesNew York CityEconomic Club of New YorkCarney, Mark J

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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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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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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United Arab EmiratesIsraelSaudi ArabiaBahrainMoroccoEgyptIranJordanLebanonPakistanQatarTurkeyUnited StatesTrump, Donald J

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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Kyiv (Ukraine)Ukraine

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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CubaRussiaUnited StatesSovcomflotCastro, RaulTrump, Donald J

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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GuatemalaEcuadorLatin AmericaMexicoArevalo, Bernardo (1958- )Hegseth, PeteSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J