
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Climbs Back Above $100 as U.S. Plans Hormuz Blockade
The U.S. said it would block ships entering or exiting Iranian ports or coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday. It was unclear how that would affect the cease-fire.Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026

Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
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HungaryEuropean UnionFidesz PartyOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter

Where Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.By Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MyanmarMin Aung HlaingAung San Suu Kyi

Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Rome (Italy)CameroonAlgeriaEquatorial GuineaAngolaRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump
The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that.By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
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NetherlandsMaxima, Queen of the NetherlandsWillem-Alexander, King of the NetherlandsTrump, Donald J

Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MalaysiaChinaBYD Co LtdChery Automobile CoProton

After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process.By Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldamericas
PeruLima (Peru)Fujimori, Keiko

Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Orban, ViktorMagyar, Peter

Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Viktor Orban?
Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.By Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, Viktor

In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate
Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
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IranGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerVance, J D

Cuba’s President Projects Defiance in Standoff With the U.S.
Miguel Díaz-Canel’s stance on “Meet the Press” reflected how Cuba is digging in against pressure from a Trump administration distracted by the war in Iran.By Adam B. Ellick and Simon Romero
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
CubaDiaz-Canel Bermudez, Miguel

The ‘Islamabad Peace Talks’ Are Over. What Now for Pakistan?
With the U.S. and Iranian delegations gone from Islamabad and the cease-fire uncertain, Pakistan faces its own economic and diplomatic challenges.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldasia
Islamabad (Pakistan)Sharif, ShahbazVance, J D

Mass Stampede at Haitian Tourist Site Leaves Dozens Dead
The tragedy unfolded around the appearance of a social media personality at the Citadelle Laferrière, a fortress that is a symbol of Haitian sovereignty.By André Paultre, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Simon Romero
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
Haiti

Who Is Viktor Orban?
Hungary’s prime minister, once a liberal activist, has governed for the past 16 years as a champion of “illiberal democracy.”By Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldeurope
HungaryFidesz PartyEuropean UnionOrban, Viktor

Here’s the latest.
By Katie Rogers, Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast

For Ants, a ‘Cleaning Station’ in the Desert
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.By Alexa Robles-Gil
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
science
ArizonaSmithsonian InstitutionMark Moffett

What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa
The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
AfricaRoman Catholic ChurchFrancisJohn Paul IILeo XIV

China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East
A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
businessenergy-environment
ChinaMiddle EastContemporary Amperex Technology Ltd

How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
The goal of the naval operation ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of Hormuz

Scores Killed in Nigerian Military Strikes as Clashes With Militants Intensify
Nigerian officials said they attacked a terrorist enclave, but locals and rights groups said the airstrikes hit a popular market, killing many civilians.By Saikou Jammeh and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldafrica
Borno (Nigeria)NigeriaBoko HaramIslamic State West African Province

An Underwater Phantom Is Killing Fish and Breaking Hearts
A mysterious algal bloom has haunted South Australia’s coast for more than a year, killing marine life and unsettling communities that cherish the ocean.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldaustralia
Adelaide (Australia)AustraliaFlorida

Former Economy Minister Is Chosen as Quebec Premier Ahead of Elections
Far behind in the polls, Quebec’s governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.By Norimitsu Onishi
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
CanadaQuebec Province (Canada)Parti Quebecois (Canada)Coalition Avenir QuebecLegault, FrancoisFrechette, Christine

Israel’s War
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in taking the U.S. to war with Iran. Now, he is trying to prolong the fighting.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
world
IsraelLebanonHungaryUkraineSouth AfricaOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter

Iran’s Underground Air Force Base Was Hit Earlier in the War
Satellite imagery shows impact craters at and near the tunnel entrances to aircraft shelters at Iran’s remote “Eagle 44” base.By Christoph Koettl
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust
Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
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IsraelStrait of HormuzUnited StatesBartiromo, MariaGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerPezeshkian, MasoudPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Asha Bhosle, One of India’s Most Beloved Singers, Dies at 92
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldasia
IndiaBhosle, AshaMangeshkar, Lata (1929- )Rahman, A R

Clearing naval mines is painstaking, dangerous work.
By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast

21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed
Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.By Tyler Pager
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
uspolitics
IranIslamabad (Pakistan)IsraelLebanonStrait of HormuzUnited StatesNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JVance, J D

Israel Launches New Attacks in Lebanon, Days Ahead of Rare Direct Talks
Israel’s campaign targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a source of tension in the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. Israeli and Lebanese officials plan to meet for rare talks in Washington this week.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonIranHezbollah

Netanyahu Says War With Iran Is ‘Not Yet Over’
In a televised address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel sought to placate critics at home who say the war failed to achieve its goals.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranNetanyahu, Benjamin

Peru Votes for President, With 35 Names on the Ballot
Few expect the vote to resolve the political instability that has plagued the country for years. Three presidents have come and gone since 2021.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldamericas
PeruBoluarte, DinaCastillo, Pedro (1969- )Fujimori, Keiko

‘I Can’t Endure This’: Inside a Bombarded City in Southern Lebanon
In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.By Christina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and David Guttenfelder
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonTyre (Lebanon)HezbollahKatz, Israel (1955- )Khamenei, Ali

Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.By Sheera Frenkel, Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
technology
ChinaRussiaUnited StatesAnduril Industries IncDefense DepartmentPalantir Technologies

Rejected by Dozens of Emergency Rooms: South Korea’s Medical Crisis
Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldasia
South Korea

Here’s the latest.
By Katie Rogers, Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Apr 12 2026
worldmiddleeast