
Epstein Presented Himself to Indian Tycoon as a Trump White House Insider
The convicted sex offender gave Anil Ambani information on appointments and foreign policy. Some seemed prescient, though there was no evidence he was close to the administration.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Sat Apr 04 2026
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IndiaUnited StatesEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Ambani, Anil DChopra, DeepakBannon, Stephen KPetraeus, David H

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Forces Search for Missing Airman After Iran Downs Jet
The F-15E was the first U.S. warplane shot down by Iran in the war. The episode presents challenges for the United States that would grow if the missing airman is taken prisoner.Published on : Sat Apr 04 2026

How Israel Is Taking Control of Southern Lebanon
Israel says it will occupy much of southern Lebanon after its ground invasion. Here’s what the Israeli military presence there looks like now.By Christina Goldbaum, Samuel Granados and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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23 Days in Iraq: U.S. Pilot Shot Down During Invasion Recalls Battle for Survival
Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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Could There Be a Popular Uprising in Cuba?
There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing.By David C. Adams and Annie Correal
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears
A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government has acknowledged.By Ben Hubbard and Laura Boushnak
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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SyriaAssad, Bashar al-

French Politician Is Charged With Glorifying Terrorism in Social Media Post
Rima Hassan, a member of the European Parliament, could face seven years in prison for the post, in which she quoted a perpetrator of a 1972 massacre in Israel.By Catherine Porter and Ana Castelain
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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France

‘City of Parasites’ or ‘Glamorous Metropolis’? China’s Cosmopolitan Contradiction.
Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.By Andrew Higgins and Qilai Shen
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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Myanmar Junta Chief Ascends to President, Five Years After Coup
U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military.By Richard C. Paddock
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine
A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IsraelIranNetanyahu, Benjamin

In a Muzzled Russia, He Still Speaks His Mind
While hundreds of other journalists fled into exile after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitri A. Muratov stayed. But he did not stay quiet.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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In a Holy Thursday Ritual, Pope Leo Returns to Tradition
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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China’s Aiming for the Moon, and NASA Is Looking Over Its Shoulder
The U.S. space agency launched a lunar flyby Wednesday, but Beijing is pursuing its own space program with formidable focus. Here’s what we know about it, in photos and videos.By Selam Gebrekidan and Joy Dong
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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After Sting Operation, Cousin of Bashar al-Assad Convicted in Arms for Drugs Deal
The cousin, Antoine Kassis, was found guilty of conspiracy to support a terrorist group, after trying to sell weapons from the fallen regime to a Colombian militia.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper, Yeganeh Torbati and John Yoon
Published on : Sat Apr 04 2026
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‘Iran Is Being Destroyed in Front of Our Eyes’: Tehran Is Gripped by Fear
Fifteen residents of Tehran said in telephone interviews and text messages that the capital was weathering heavy bombardment Friday.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sat Apr 04 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
An American fighter jet was shot down by Iran for the first time since the start of the war, leading to an urgent search-and-rescue operation for a missing crew member.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Sat Apr 04 2026
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Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Back
Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.By Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IranUnited States Central CommandUnited States Air ForceDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

How the Fuel Crisis Crimped an Easter Pilgrimage
Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.By Francesca Regalado and Ezra Acayan
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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U.S. Searches for Airman After Iran Shoots Down Fighter Jet
One crew member was rescued. The risky operation to find the second airman came as the United States and Israel struck infrastructure targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation in the Gulf.By Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzDefense DepartmentUnited States Air ForceUnited States Central CommandHegseth, PeteTrump, Donald J

What We Know About the U.S. Jets That Crashed in the Mideast
An F-15E Strike Eagle was lost to enemy fire and an A-10 Warthog crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, officials said. A rescue helicopter was also fired upon.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IranUnited States Air ForceTrump, Donald JHegseth, PeteLeavitt, Karoline

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says
Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.By Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IranIsrael

What to Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle
The U.S. military aircraft with a two-person crew was shot down in Iran on Friday.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.
In sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s calls for Christian prayers for the war effort, Pope Leo XIV says military domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.”By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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IranIsraelRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVTrump, Donald J

What U.S. military pilots are trained to do when they are shot down.
By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIraqSyriaUnited StatesUnited States Central Command

Iranian media outlets say helicopters are searching for the crew of the downed jet.
By Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldmiddleeast

Israel plans to seize control of parts of southern Lebanon.
By Christina Goldbaum, Samuel Granados and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldmiddleeast

More Infrastructure Sites in Gulf Countries Are Attacked
In Kuwait, an Iranian attack on Friday damaged a power and water desalination plant, officials said. Both sides in the Iran war have ramped up strikes on civilian targets.By Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
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KuwaitUnited Arab EmiratesIranIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

How Do You Count 1.4 Billion People? India Is Trying.
India’s 2027 census will shape how wealth and power is distributed and inform policies around castes and women in the world’s most populous nation.By Pragati K.B. and John Yoon
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldasia
India

Here’s the latest.
By Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper, Yeganeh Torbati, Adam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldmiddleeast

Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners
The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations between Cuba and the United States.By Francesca Regalado and David C. Adams
Published on : Fri Apr 03 2026
worldamericas

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
President Trump’s prime-time address received a defiant response from a top leader in Tehran.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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Tehran (Iran)IsraelStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsHezbollahTrump, Donald J

Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump as Fighting Rages and Missiles Fly
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.By Mark Landler, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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Great BritainIsraelOmanStrait of HormuzSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald J

Iranians hold a nature festival in the shadow of war.
Typically on Sizdah Bedar, families picnic outside, gather around rivers or streams, tell stories and take part in simple traditions that bind them to their heritage.By Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
worldmiddleeast

The Race for the Future of the Moon
The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.By Selam Gebrekidan
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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ChinaLondon (England)National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationBondi, Pamela J

A Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits Roadblocks at U.N. Security Council
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.By Farnaz Fassihi and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Apr 02 2026
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