
Iran War Live Updates: Drone Barrage at Kuwait Airport Kills One and Injures Dozens
Video footage verified by The New York Times showed fire inside Kuwait’s international airport. The attack was part of one of the biggest assaults on a Gulf nation since the U.S.-Iran cease-fire was announced in April.Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026

Where Is Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium?
The fate of Iran’s stockpile is among the biggest uncertainties surrounding a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran.By Samuel Granados and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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IranIsfahan (Iran)

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event
As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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St Petersburg (Russia)Zelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V

U.K. Protests Over Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm
Eleven police officers were wounded as demonstrators pelted them with rocks and garbage cans, scenes a British cabinet minister called “unacceptable.”By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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Southampton (England)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Nowak, Henry

Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21
Dozens more were injured, the authorities said. The blaze appears to be the deadliest in the Indian capital in at least four years.By Alex Travelli and Hari Kumar
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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IndiaDelhi (India)New Delhi (India)

For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives
For laborers in Dubai, a free stress-management class offers a temporary oasis of calm amid struggles with debt, loneliness, long hours and, in recent months, the fear of missile strikes.By Mansi Choksi
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Navy Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Britain
The helicopter was on a training exercise when it crashed in a field in southwestern England.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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EnglandGreat Britain

This Pair of Parakeets Are Saving Their Species One Chick at a Time
There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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New ZealandSouth Island (New Zealand)

After an Agonizing Week of Threats, Kyiv Is Finally Bombarded by Russia
Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.By Maria Varenikova and Kim Barker
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineRussia

Kenyan Court Deals New Blow to Plans for U.S. Ebola Unit
The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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KenyaUnited StatesAfricaLaikipia (Kenya)Ruto, WilliamTrump, Donald J

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.By Justin Scheck
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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ColombiaUnited StatesClan del GolfoTreasury DepartmentUnited States MintBessent, Scott

Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way, with battleground losses and growing casualties. With fiercer strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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RussiaUkraineZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Protests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project
Plans for luxury resorts on the Adriatic Sea have long worried environmentalists. The developments are now a flashpoint for broader frustrations with the government.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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AlbaniaZvernec Peninsula (Albania)Tirana (Albania)Adriatic SeaAffinity PartnersKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JRama, Edi

How Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon Was Thwarted, by Hezbollah and Trump
An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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LebanonIsraelBeirut (Lebanon)IranHezbollahNetanyahu, Benjamin

Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’
President Trump said that he had been “perturbed” in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and said he hoped to meet with Iran’s supreme leader.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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IsraelIranUnited StatesTrump, Donald JNetanyahu, BenjaminKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Attack on Kuwait Airport Further Upends Travel in the Mideast
Airports in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, the U.A.E. and Iran, some with military functions and some without, have all come under fire.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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KuwaitMiddle East

Here’s where U.S. troops are stationed in the Gulf.
By Lara Jakes
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
worldmiddleeast

Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to Cease-Fire
One person was killed in an attack on the international airport in Kuwait, local authorities said, as Iran continues to target U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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IranBahrainKuwait

Here’s the latest.
By Leo Sands, Vivian Nereim, Yan Zhuang and Max Bearak
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
worldmiddleeast

Trump Endorses Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia
Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”By Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Jun 03 2026
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ColombiaDe La Espriella, AbelardoCepeda, IvanPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTrump, Donald J

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange
The action against Nobitex and several of its executives accused it of helping the government evade sanctions and finance militants.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsTreasury Department

Hezbollah’s Drones
The militant group is looking more capable now than it did when Israeli forces marched into Lebanon three months ago. Here’s how it gained an edge.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
world
LebanonIndiaHezbollah

Big Win Projected for South Korea’s Left in Local Elections
President Lee Jae Myung came to office after his predecessor, a conservative, was ousted for imposing martial law. Now exit polls suggest that Mr. Lee’s popularity rippled across other contests.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldasia
South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Busan (South Korea)People Power PartyDemocratic Party (South Korea)Lee Jae-myungYoon Suk-yeol

Toddler Dies After Bouncy Castle Is Lofted by Harsh Winds in Montreal
Severe thunderstorms lashed an annual church party, sending airborne an inflatable toy often found at outdoor parties, paramedics said.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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Montreal (Quebec)Canada

Murder Case in Which Police Handcuffed Victim Fuels Outrage in Britain
The authorities in Britain are investigating police officers who handcuffed a student, Henry Nowak, while he was dying, in a case that been increasingly politicized.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainSouthampton (England)Reform UK (British Political Party)Nowak, Henry (2007-25)Digwa, VickrumFarage, Nigel (1964- )Mahmood, Shabana (1980- )

Canada-U.S. Trade Visit Starts With Another Trump ‘51st State’ Post
The Canadian trade minister met with the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesMexicoState DepartmentTrump, Donald JLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )Greer, Jamieson L

With Stephen Curry Deal, Li-Ning of China Shoots for Global Sneaker Spotlight
The agreement, which includes plans for sportswear and athleisure products, and stores across the United States and China, is the biggest involving an N.B.A. star and a Chinese brand.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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ChinaLi-Ning Company LtdCurry, Stephen

Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Heading a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminBennett, NaftaliLapid, YairTrump, Donald J

Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.By Leo Sands and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Out of the Audience, Into the Orchestra: Aspiring Musician Saves the Show
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from “La La Land,” the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldaustralia
Sydney (Australia)

Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)LebanonNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
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Toronto (Ontario)IsraelHamasCarney, Mark JHerzog, Isaac