
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended by 3 Weeks
The Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah targets on Friday, but its truce with Lebanon appeared to be holding. Stopping the fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militia could help end the war in Iran.Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problemsBy Adam Rasgon, Bilal Shbair, Abu Bakr Bashir, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Gaza StripDeir al Balah (Gaza Strip)HamasPalestinian Authority

Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.By Steven Erlanger and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill
A small group in the House of Lords has proposed hundreds of amendments that are helping stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.By Anupreeta Das, Hari Kumar and Atul Loke
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IndiaKolkata (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool CongressBanerjee, MamataModi, NarendraAdhikari, Suvendu (1970- )

A New Era and New Leadership: The Generals Who Are Running Iran
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranUnited StatesIsraelPakistanStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsAraghchi, AbbasGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald JJalili, SaeedKarroubi, MehdiVaez, AliVahidi, AhmadVance, J D

$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away
Unlike previous European assistance packages, this one is heavily weighted toward military spending, meant to put Ukraine on solid footing for a long fight.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineEuropean UnionFedorov, MykhailoLavrov, Sergey VPistorius, BorisTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo
On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban
Once promised a move to the United States, Afghan refugees who helped U.S. forces say they face ‘bad or worse’ options: resettlement to Congo or returning home to live under the Taliban.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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A Deadly Crash Is a Reminder of the Depth of U.S. Security Ties in Mexico
The deaths of two C.I.A. officers in a crash in northern Mexico sparked questions about authorization and sovereignty, but also reflected a longstanding, sensitive security partnership between the two countries.By Paulina Villegas
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Will Bulgaria’s New Leader Cast His Lot With Europe or Russia?
With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E.U. partners wait to see which way he will turn.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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BulgariaEuropeEuropean CommissionEuropean CouncilEuropean UnionEurozoneNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationBorissov, BoykoPutin, Vladimir VRadev, Rumen (1963- )von der Leyen, Ursula

Tanzania Blames Outsiders and Government Foes for Election Violence
The findings in a new report by a commission appointed by the government were at odds with details from human rights groups, which estimate that hundreds and possibly thousands of people were killed.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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TanzaniaAfricaAfrican UnionChadema (Tanzanian Political Party)Human Rights WatchSenateLissu, TunduHassan, Samia Suluhu (1960- )

War in Iran Gives New Fuel to a Tax Debate in Australia
The world’s third-largest exporter of natural gas, Australia has been too lenient in taxing lucrative gas exports, many in the country argue.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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By Abdi Latif Dahir, Euan Ward and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.By Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.By Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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VenezuelaPolymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)United States ArmyMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Without Formal Trade Talks, Canada and the U.S. Go Public With Their Grievances
Prime Minister Mark Carney shot back at Trump administration officials, saying Canada is not ‘taking instructions from the United States.’By Ian Austen and Ana Swanson
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesNorth AmericaCommerce DepartmentCouncil on Foreign RelationsSenateCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson L

Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.By Luke Broadwater and David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranTrump, Donald J

The Generals Running Iran
The war has empowered the Revolutionary Guards and seems to be shifting the theocratic republic toward something more like a military regime.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranIsraelLebanonIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril
The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental disaster.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike Was Known for Being Intrepid
Mourners paid respects to Amal Khalil, who remained trapped under rubble for hours before emergency medics recovered her body.By Max Bearak and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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LebanonHezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsCommittee to Protect Journalists

How the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Upended Climate Policy
The Times unearthed memos that signaled a major shift in the court’s operations, in a decision that critics say was rushed and flawed.By Claire Brown
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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ChinaPotomac RiverSalt Lake City (Utah)Supreme Court (US)Environmental Protection AgencyNatural Resources Defense CouncilEliasson, OlafurMcCarthy, GinaRoberts, John G JrObama, Barack

Duterte to Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity at I.C.C.
The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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What Questions Do You Have About the Trump-Xi Summit?
“Ask a Correspondent” will take your questions to David Pierson, who covers China’s foreign policy for The Times.Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

World’s Top Producer of Condoms Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Malaysia

Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery
Since Ukraine attacked the refinery in Tuapse, starting a huge fire, residents have reported drops of dark, oily toxins falling from the sky.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Russia

Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations’ defense against Iranian drones.
By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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UkraineQatarUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaZelensky, Volodymyr

In Lebanon, Talks With Israel Stir Mix of Anger, Unease and Faint Hope
The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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LebanonHezbollah

U.S. Forces Stop 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran
It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IranIndian OceanUnited StatesDefense DepartmentUnited States Navy

Germany, a Steadfast Ally of Israel, Now Voices Some Frustration
In recent weeks, German officials have issued critical comments about Israel that convey Berlin’s recent frustration with its longtime ally.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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GermanyIsraelMerz, FriedrichNetanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.By Alexandra Stevenson and Hasya Nindita
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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IndonesiaJakarta (Indonesia)ChinaBYD Co LtdChery Automobile CoHaidilao International Holding Ltd

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By Luke Broadwater, Euan Ward, Max Bearak and Chris Cameron
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Trains Collide in Denmark, Leaving 5 Critically Injured
The head-on collision of two local trains happened north of Copenhagen on Thursday morning, the authorities said. The cause was not yet known.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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Copenhagen (Denmark)

A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
The B’nei Menashe believe they are the descendants of Manasseh, a tribal patriarch from thousands of years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them “home.”By Hari Kumar, Alex Travelli and Atul Loke
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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