
Live Updates: After Global Economy Shudders, Trump Zigzags on Whether War Is Nearing End
The president told reporters at a news conference in Florida that the fighting is “going to be ended soon” but added that the U.S. would strike Iran harder if needed.Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026

Fear and Hope for Iranians Trapped Between Bombs and Defiant Rulers
Many in Iran feel helpless in the face of their entrenched system, and some are becoming increasingly embittered by the fierce American and Israeli bombardment.By Erika Solomon, Kiana Hayeri and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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On the Road With Zelensky, Weathered, Weary and Fighting On
Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, traveled east to visit frontline troops trying to stave off Russian attacks, and invited reporters for The New York Times to go with him.By Kim Barker and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival Begins in Turkey
Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul who stands accused of corruption, clashed with the judge and criticized the trial as baseless.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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TurkeyIstanbul (Turkey)Republican People's Party (Turkey)Imamoglu, EkremErdogan, Recep Tayyip

Iran’s Choice of New Leader Signals Defiance to Foes
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U.S. and Israel at the start of the war.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.By Kim Barker
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Is the Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival More About Corruption or Politics?
Prosecutors accuse the former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu of leading a criminal scheme. His supporters say Turkey’s president is trying to eliminate a political foe.By Ben Hubbard, Gulsin Harman and Safak Timur
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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The Suburb That Won’t Sleep
Food is bringing thousands of people together to an unexpected place: a plaza west of Toronto. Some fear it’s tearing a neighborhood apart.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Mississauga (Ontario)Ridgeway Plaza (Mississauga, Ontario)

Explosion Damages Synagogue in Belgium
Officials described the blast, which caused no injuries, as an antisemitic act, but the exact circumstances were still under investigation.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Liege (Belgium)

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State
With their pervasive military, political and economic clout, the Guards are often considered the main impediment to regime change, or any change, in Iran.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Mar 08 2026
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Gen Z-Backed Rapper Is on Course to Lead Nepal With Landslide Win
A youth-led uprising brought Nepal’s government down last year. Now, a 35-year-old politician demanding change is set to become prime minister.By Hannah Beech, Sajal Pradhan, Binod Ghimire and Hannah Reyes Morales
Published on : Sun Mar 08 2026
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A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran
Brazil, China and Russia all denounced the U.S.-Israeli attacks, but other nations in the BRICS group haven’t, even though Iran is a fellow member.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Mar 08 2026
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Violence on the Campaign Trail Rattles Colombia Ahead of Elections
Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the country ahead of the vote.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Federico Rios
Published on : Sun Mar 08 2026
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In Russia’s Former Capital, Restoring the Past to Survive the Present
With political activism off-limits, residents of St. Petersburg are finding purpose and community in the “politics of small deeds,” repairing and cleaning architectural treasures.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Mary Gelman
Published on : Sun Mar 08 2026
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St Petersburg (Russia)Russia

This is what happened on March 9.
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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As War Comes to Gulf States, Migrant Workers Pay the Highest Price
Since the American-Israeli attack on Iran began, at least 11 civilians have been killed in oil-rich Gulf countries. All but one of them were foreign nationals.By Zia ur-Rehman, Vivian Nereim and Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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Persian Gulf

U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.By Ivan Penn
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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Fragments of U.S.-Made Missile Seen in Photos Taken by Iran Near Deadly School Strike
Iranian state media posted mangled remnants it claims were from the Feb. 28 attack in Minab. An analysis shows they have the markings of a missile made by American manufacturersBy Christiaan Triebert, Malachy Browne and John Ismay
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

He Raps, He Rants, He Promises Change. Meet Nepal’s Presumptive New Leader.
Balendra Shah’s party won a landslide in the election that followed Nepal’s Gen Z revolution. His style is pugnacious.By Hannah Beech, Binod Ghimire and Sajal Pradhan
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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Trump Seeks to Calm Energy Markets but Says War Will Go On for Now
The president said the U.S. could accompany tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to keep oil flowing. “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough,” he said.By Luke Broadwater
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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Shells Fired From Lebanon Land West of Syrian Capital, Country’s Military Says
The Syrian military accused Hezbollah of targeting Syrian army positions outside of Damascus.By Dayana Iwaza and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Mar 10 2026
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SyriaLebanonDamascus (Syria)IranHezbollahTrump, Donald J

Here’s What Happened in the Conflict on Monday
President Trump gave conflicting signals about a possible end to the war with Iran amid wild gyrations in global markets.By Anushka Patil
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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After Global Economy Shudders, Trump Zigzags on Whether War Will End Soon
Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”By Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Richard Pérez-Peña and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Australia Gives Asylum to 5 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team
Concern for the safety of the players had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a game in Australia.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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IranAustraliaUnited StatesGold Coast (Australia)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )Trump, Donald J

Ukraine Lends a Hand
Countries targeted by Iranian drones are eager to tap into Ukrainian expertise to shoot them down.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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UkraineChinaDenmarkZelensky, Volodymyr

Oman Becomes Unlikely Hub for Evacuees Fleeing War in Gulf
The international airport in Muscat, the Omani capital, has remained open while fighting in the region has escalated.By Turki Al-Balushi and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East
President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the war could continue for “several days, maybe several weeks.”By Catherine Porter and Ana Castelain
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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U.S. Reaches Tentative Deal Ending Prosecution of Turkish Bank
Court papers submitted as part of the agreement with Halkbank, which was accused of doing business with Iranian entities, said Turkey’s assistance “was instrumental” in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire.By Devlin Barrett
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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TurkeyHalkbankJustice DepartmentTreasury DepartmentErdogan, Recep TayyipTrump, Donald J

At a cemetery in Tehran, there are fresh graves and angry slogans.
By The New York Times
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
worldmiddleeast

First, They Were Just Fishing. Then the Ice Started Moving.
Nearly two dozen people in Canada were stranded on ice that separated from shore. “We honestly thought we were doomed,” one fisherman said.By Victor Mather
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Ontario (Canada)Lake Huron

Video Captures Apparent Strike Near Boys’ School in Iran
A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in the explosion.By Christiaan Triebert and Parin Behrooz
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

How The Times Reports on the War in Iran and Beyond
Staying safe and corroborating facts are among the challenges for journalists working under intense pressure around the clock and the world.By Mike Abrams
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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IranIsraelMiddle EastNew York TimesTrump, Donald J

Price Caps, Rationing and Stockpiling: Alarm Swells Over Oil Disruptions
Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.By Aaron Krolik, Choe Sang-Hun, Sui-Lee Wee, Meaghan Tobin and Damien Cave
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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BangladeshChinaEast AsiaIndiaVietnamSouth KoreaJapan

Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Second Iranian Missile
It was the second time in six days that Turkey announced the interception of a missile from Iran.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranPersian GulfGaziantep (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes
Key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have stepped up their criticism of Iran after facing a barrage of missiles and drone attacks over the past week.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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BahrainPersian GulfIranSaudi ArabiaQatar

British Lawmaker Wants King Charles to Cancel His U.S. Trip Over Iran War
Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats in Britain, said President Trump does not deserve the “diplomatic coup” of hosting the king for a state visit.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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Israeli Forces Raid New Area in Southern Lebanon, Bombard Near Beirut
Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese president, called for direct talks with Israel to end the fighting. He also leveled blame at Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, for igniting the war.By Aaron Boxerman and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Mar 09 2026
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