
Mideast Fighting: Live Updates: Trump Vows to Hit Iran Harder
President Trump claimed that Iran had surrendered. He made the statement after the country’s president said earlier that Iran would end strikes in Gulf states, with caveats. Qatar and Bahrain reported incoming fire.Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026

For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power
China is learning lessons from the war in Iran. Chief among them, the United States may pose an even greater threat than Beijing thought.By David Pierson
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Surfers in Munich (Yes, Munich) Just Want Their Wave Back
For decades, enthusiasts rode the cresting Eisbach creek in the southern German city, some 200 miles from the nearest coast. But the wave has vanished, prompting arguments about how to restore it.By Christopher F. Schuetze and Laetitia Vançon
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Curb Hezbollah’s Influence
The country is waiting to see if the government seizes on this moment to disarm the Iranian-backed armed group and how the militants will respond.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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He Had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a Rap Sheet. He Had to Leave the U.S.
After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new life. But he was deported last year and is now fighting to get back to Hawaii.By Max Kim
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
worldasia
South Korea

A Canadian Lawmaker, and Friend of JD Vance, Channels Charlie Kirk
Jamil Jivani, a Conservative rookie member of Parliament, follows an American playbook to win over young men on college campuses.By Norimitsu Onishi
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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Defense Without U.S. Help Is a Live Topic for Canada, Japan and Australia
The leaders of Japan and Canada are making a unified front on defense cooperation as President Trump raises the pressure over military spending.By Ian Austen
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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Daily Iranian Drone Barrage Raises Pressure on Gulf States
Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but relentless drone volleys could deplete air defenses in the region.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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As Trump Out-Putins Putin, Russia’s Global Influence Erodes
The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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‘Liquor Capital of China’ Is Trying to Save Its Fortunes
Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets.By Andrew Higgins and Gilles Sabrié
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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Indonesia to Block Children Under 16 From Social Media
The ban is to take effect March 28, according to a government minister, but details about how it would be carried out were scarce.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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South African President Talks Trump, Racism and That Oval Office ‘Ambush’
In an interview with The New York Times, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened up about the role of middle powers, relations with Washington and apartheid.By John Eligon and Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Thu Mar 05 2026
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How a Trip Across the Americas Ended in a Venezuelan Jail
James Luckey-Lange, 28, wrote about kindness and shared humanity as he traveled. But he said he had been shackled, starved and beaten in Venezuela after being detained.By Annie Correal and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Thu Mar 05 2026
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After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate of Leaders
A millennial rapper and former mayor is aiming to lead the country, six months after the old guard was ousted.By Hannah Beech, Binod Ghimire, Sajal Pradhan and Hannah Reyes Morales
Published on : Thu Mar 05 2026
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A U.S. intelligence assessment in February found that an attack on Iran was unlikely to result in regime change.
By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Map shows the continuing challenges for U.S. forces and international energy supplies.
By Christoph Koettl and Malika Khurana
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
worldmiddleeast

Russia Hits Ukraine With Deadly Barrage of Missiles and Drones
At least 10 people were killed when a Russian missile hit a five-story apartment building in the city of Kharkiv, and Kyiv and several other regions also came under attack.By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Hanging Up
If decreasing dependence on our phones feels impossible, we might benefit from considering what we’d want to fill the space that they occupy.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Traveling Around the Turbulent World With Mark Carney
The prime minister visited India, Australia and Japan to sell Canada to foreign investors and call for middle powers to unite, as the United States and Israel attacked Iran.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.By Paul Sonne and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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How War in the Middle East Could Sow Hunger
The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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IranFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasMiddle EastAfricaTrump, Donald J

At Trump’s Summit, a Former Foe Makes a Political U-Turn
For the past two decades, Bolivia resisted U.S. influence. A rightward shift is reorienting the country’s president toward Washington.By Benjamin Swift and Max Bearak
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz
The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.By Adam Goldman, Samuel Granados, Ronen Bergman and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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IranUnited StatesIsraelBasijIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsQuds ForceKhamenei, AliTrump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Leily Nikounazar, Abdi Latif Dahir and Shawn McCreesh
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
worldmiddleeast

Airstrikes hit Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.
By Martín González Gómez
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
worldmiddleeast

State Department Bypasses Congress to Send Israel More Than 20,000 Bombs
The sale had been under informal review in Congress, but the State Department declared an emergency because of the war in Iran.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.By Christoph Koettl
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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This is what happened on March 6.
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Trump Echoes F.D.R. and Grant in Calling for ‘Unconditional Surrender’
President Trump demanded that Iran capitulate in the war with the United States, invoking a phrase made famous by statesmen and generals.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return
Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.By Tariq Panja and Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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Senior U.N. official warns of a brewing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sat Mar 07 2026
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HezbollahUnited NationsKhamenei, Ali

Here Is Mexico’s Plan to Keep the Country Safe During the World Cup
Officials announced a massive deployment of security forces ahead of the world’s largest sporting event after recent violence prompted safety concerns for the millions of fans expected to attend.By James Wagner and David Shortell
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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Pakistani Man Is Found Guilty of Plot to Kill Trump Backed by Iran
A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Asif Merchant on Friday of planning to kill American politicians, in a scheme backed by the Iranian government. Mr. Merchant faces life in prison.By Santul Nerkar
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as Israel Pounds Tehran and Lebanon
Israel’s air forces shifted their focus back to Iran on Friday after a night of heavy bombardment in Lebanon, which was quickly becoming one of the largest fronts in the regional conflict.By David E. Sanger, Adam Rasgon, Euan Ward and Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Fri Mar 06 2026
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