
A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.
A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate.By Nicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner and Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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IranIsraelPersian GulfMiddle East

Can Canada’s Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try.
Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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CanadaNew Democratic Party (Canada)Lewis, Avi (1968- )Trudeau, JustinTrump, Donald J

‘Nowhere Else to Go’: The Squatters in the Richest Part of Seoul
The city wants to redevelop a shantytown in Gangnam district, where hundreds are defying eviction, fighting for a right to own a home in an area notorious for the exorbitant cost of housing.By Choe Sang-Hun and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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Seoul (South Korea)Gangnam District (Seoul, South Korea)South Korea

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Vows to Seize More Territory in Lebanon and Strikes Hit Iranian Port
Israel said it launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and other areas, and Iran retaliated. The speaker of Iran’s parliament accused the Trump administration of engaging in a front of diplomacy while “secretly planning a ground invasion.”Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026

How the Iran War Has Rippled Across the World
Deflated balloons? Pricier sugar? The fighting in the Middle East has played out across the world in sometimes surprising ways.By Pablo Robles and Agnes Chang
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast
The Ukrainian president visited the Middle East, where he sought to shift his country from a recipient of military aid to a supplier.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight
These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.By Erika Solomon and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Baghdad (Iraq)IranKurdistanIsraelSyriaUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

In Dubai, a famed horse race goes on, despite the war.
By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.By Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CanadaCharlevoix (Canada)Quebec Province (Canada)Roman Catholic Church

Man in Paris Accused of Attempted Attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors say the police thwarted an attacker as he was trying to detonate explosives. The episode is being investigated as possible terrorism.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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With Cuba Under Pressure, the Castro Dynasty Is Making a Comeback
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”By Simon Romero and David C. Adams
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Gulf States Crack Down on Videos of Iranian Attacks Posted Online
The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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A Rapper Who Won Over Gen Z Now Leads Nepal. Can He Bring Justice?
A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.By Hannah Beech and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Regional officials met in Pakistan to discuss the war in Iran.
By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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Hundreds Gather for Funeral of 3 Lebanese Killed in Israeli Strike
Israel said one of those killed was a member of Hezbollah’s military wing “disguised as a journalist.” Lebanon’s president said all three were journalists and condemned the killings.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Sun Mar 29 2026
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday
The war with Iran escalated on Saturday as the Iran-allied Houthis joined the conflict and Israel bombarded Tehran with airstrikes.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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IranIsraelMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaHouthisAl-MayadeenHezbollahUnited States Marine CorpsTrump, Donald J

Airstrikes batter a university and residential zones in Tehran.
By Pranav Baskar and Shirin Hakim
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker
The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.By Edward Wong and Devlin Barrett
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CaliforniaChinaDemocratic PartyHouse of RepresentativesFederal Bureau of InvestigationJustice DepartmentSwalwell, Eric MPatel, KashyapTrump, Donald J

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are expected in Islamabad on Sunday as the Pakistani government strives to find a diplomatic solution to the war.By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Present Company
Entertaining out-of-town visitors can yield ideas for how to live more intentionally in your everyday life.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Eve Sampson
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Winter’s Gloomy Spirit Lifts as Baseball’s Blue Jays Land
In Canada, mercurial weather in March and April is known as false spring, but Blue Jays’ opening day delivered spiritual spring on a winter cold night. We’ll take it.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CanadaToronto Blue JaysMajor League BaseballAmerican LeagueTrump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Eric Schmitt, Chris Cameron and John Yoon
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
American officials sought to temper concerns of a possibly expanding military incursion after the Pentagon’s decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East.By Eve Sampson
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Strait of HormuzAhvaz (Iran)Isfahan (Iran)LebanonKatz, Israel (1955- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Strikes on Iranian Industry Expand Blows to Civilian Economy
After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck.By Farnaz Fassihi and Shirin Hakim
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranAraghchi, AbbasTrump, Donald J

Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel
Two ships turned back after being warned not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran said strikes in the country had hit a uranium processing plant and industrial sites.By Euan Ward, Yeganeh Torbati, Adam Rasgon and Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War
Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references.By Ephrat Livni and Parin Behrooz
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerTrump, Donald J

Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say
France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.By Catherine Porter and Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Trump and Modi Had a Call About the Iran War. Elon Musk Joined Them.
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.By Edward Wong, Theodore Schleifer, Tyler Pager and Ryan Mac
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IndiaUnited StatesStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)State DepartmentTesla Motors IncGovernment Efficiency Department (US)Kushner, JaredLeavitt, KarolineModi, NarendraMusk, ElonTrump, Donald J

Iran Tried to Use a Famed Director’s Home to Push Its War Narrative. His Son Fired Back.
The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranKiarostami, Abbas

Eruption of Sectarian Violence in Syria Killed More Than 1,700, U.N. Report Says
Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse civilians in July 2025.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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SyriaSweida (Syria)United Nationsal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life
Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who was in chronic physical and psychological pain, had sought an assisted death since 2024, but her father sued to prevent it.By Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Actress Says She’s Found Her Secret Online Abuser: Her Husband
Collien Fernandes said her spouse had posted deepfakes of her. The account, disputed by her husband, spurred outrage, protests and parliamentary debates in Germany.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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GermanyFernandes, Collien

Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to formalize charging fees to pass.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Strait of HormuzTrump, Donald J