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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says Israel and Lebanon Agree to More Peace Talks
Fighting continued in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, even as Israeli and Lebanese diplomats met in Washington. The war in Lebanon has threatened to undermine the U.S.-Iran cease-fire.Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
The Man Who Defeated Viktor Orban
For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Budapest (Hungary)HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost
Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates, whose hospitality industry has been hit hard by the war with Iran, are facing furloughs, pay cuts and even repatriation.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)United Arab EmiratesHuman Rights Watch
What Happened After Denmark Adopted a Ruined City in Ukraine
The Danish government has contributed more than $250 million to Mykolaiv, as the Trump administration pushes a more business-focused plan.By Andrew E. Kramer and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Mykolaiv (Ukraine)Denmark
Carney Seals a Majority and Remakes Canada’s Liberal Party
The rising star in global centrist politics has secured a majority in the Canadian Parliament. Critics are crying foul.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesConservative Party (Canada)Liberal Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, Pierre
With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Roots in a Holy Order
Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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AfricaAlgeriaMiddle EastRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVAugustine of Hippo (354-430)FrancisTrump, Donald J
As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage
The body of a man accused of spying for Iran, Mohammed al-Mousawi, showed signs of torture, witnesses said. The U.N. has called for an investigation.By Nazeeha Saeed and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Bahrain
Benin’s Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election in Landslide
Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results. He faces the challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the region.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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BeninAfricaEconomic Community of West African States (Ecowas)Wadagni, RomualdTalon, Patrice
Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March
The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IranRussiaUkraineInternational Energy Agency
Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?
Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for a while.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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EuropeHungaryMathias Corvinus CollegiumMCC Brussels (Political Organizations)Danube InstituteFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)European UnionOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue?
The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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NorwayArctic RegionsEuropeIranMiddle EastEquinor ASANordea Bank ABEuropean UnionStoltenberg, Jens
Ex-Student Opens Fire at High School in Turkey, Wounding 16
Officials said the teenage attacker killed himself when cornered by the police. The authorities are investigating possible motives.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Sanliurfa (Turkey)
‘Extremely Dangerous’ Super Typhoon Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands
The storm, named Sinlaku, was expected to make landfall on Tuesday evening in Tinian and Saipan, where tens of thousands of people were urged to shelter in place.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Northern Mariana IslandsSaipan (Northern Mariana Islands)Guam
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 Hlaing
Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranGulf of OmanUnited States Navy
Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.By Michael Crowley and Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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IranIsraelLebanonMiddle EastHezbollahRubio, MarcoNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JAoun, Joseph (1964- )
Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”By David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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ChinaIranStrait of HormuzUnited States NavyBessent, ScottBiden, Joseph R JrTrump, Donald JXi Jinping
Carney Suspends Gas Tax in Canada as War Drives Up Fuel Costs
The prime minister said that his government was also investing in ways to boost oil and gas production.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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CanadaIranCarney, Mark J
Trump Says 2nd Round of Iran Talks Could Take Place This Week
The president did not say who would represent the United States in a potential next round of direct talks, though he ruled out being personally involved.By Chris Cameron
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IranPakistanTrump, Donald JVance, J D
Mario Ríos Montt, Bishop and Brother of Genocidal General, Dies at 94
In Guatemala, he led the Catholic Church’s human rights office. His brother, a dictator who took power in a coup, was convicted of crimes against humanity.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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GuatemalaRios Montt, EfrainMario Rios Montt (1932-2026)
Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day.By Michael Crowley, Euan Ward, Anushka Patil and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IsraelLebanonHezbollah
Hungary’s Populist Paradox
We look at what Viktor Orban’s defeat tells us about a model of government in which politics are more important than the economy.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
world
HungaryMyanmarInternational Monetary FundOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Great BritainUnited StatesWashington (DC)Charles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomTrump, Donald JStarmer, Keir
Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran
The Mossad head said Israel’s mission would not be complete until the Iranian regime was replaced, after criticism that the war has left Iran’s theocratic government in place.By Isabel Kershner and Gabby Sobelman
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
MossadBarnea, David
Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties
The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
ItalyIsraelMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )
Xi Offers Veiled Critique of U.S. in Rare Comments on War in Iran
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, said that the world cannot risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.” Beijing has taken a more active role diplomatically as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz persists.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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ChinaXi Jinping
Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, I.M.F. Warns
The conflict could also fuel another bout of inflation, according to the International Monetary Fund.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
business
International Monetary FundGourinchas, Pierre-Olivier
State of U.S. Blockade Is Unclear as Some Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz
Ship-tracking data showed that several vessels, including some that had been docked at Iranian ports, had moved through the strait as the U.S. military began its blockade.By John Yoon and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzIran
In Leo, Trump Faces a Different Kind of Papal Opponent
Unlike his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV enjoys growing support from a broad swath of conservative Catholics.By Elizabeth Dias and Motoko Rich
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
uspolitics
Roman Catholic ChurchFrancisLeo XIVTrump, Donald J
Trump’s Latest Oil Blockade Brings Bigger Economic Risks
Oil markets shrugged it off, but the effort to hurt Iran could provoke retaliation that inflicts more damage on energy assets and the global economy.By Rebecca F. Elliott
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
businessenergy-environment
Persian GulfIranVenezuelaCubaIsraelUnited StatesStrait of HormuzInternational Energy AgencyTrump, Donald J
In Rare Direct Talks, Israeli and Lebanese Officials Seek Way Forward
The talks, set for Tuesday in Washington, were not expected to produce an immediate breakthrough in the war between Hezbollah and Israel.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelLebanonHezbollahAoun, Joseph (1964- )Netanyahu, Benjamin
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By Michael Crowley, Euan Ward and Peter Eavis
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.By Megan Mineiro
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
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Defense DepartmentHouse Committee on Armed Services
South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.By John Yoon
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
Seoul (South Korea)South KoreaBTS (Music Group)
What the Naval Blockade of Iran Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.By John Ismay
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Persian GulfIranUnited States Central CommandUnited States NavyTrump, Donald J
