
Iran War Live Updates: At Least 2 Ships Are Attacked Amid Uncertainty Over Talks
Iran’s military carried out enforcement actions against two vessels near the contested Strait of Hormuz, state media said. The United States and Iran were locked in a stalemate after President Trump extended a cease-fire but Tehran declined to join peace talks.Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026

Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Mariupol (Ukraine)RussiaPutin, Vladimir V

Pope Leo Is Skipping Some of Africa’s Biggest Catholic Nations
As the pontiff arrives in the tiny authoritarian nation of Equatorial Guinea, some Catholics in Africa say they are excited about his visit but are feeling a little left out.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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AfricaAbuja (Nigeria)AngolaAlgeriaCameroonCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Equatorial GuineaKenyaLagos (Nigeria)UgandaRwandaRoman Catholic ChurchBoko HaramLeo XIVTrump, Donald J

A Year After Terrorist Attack, a Kashmir Town Longs for Tourists
Pahalgam, with steep ravines, grassy hillsides and pine forests, is a base for Hindu pilgrimages that business operators hope will revive visitors.By Showkat Nanda
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Back on the E.U. Agenda: A $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine
After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.’s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.By Raja Abdulrahim and Natalie Naccache
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case
The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.By Nicholas Kulish, John Ismay and Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Trump Is Said to Be in Talks to Send Afghans Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo
A U.S. aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.By Megha Rajagopalan, Eileen Sullivan and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Fired U.K. Official Describes ‘Pressure’ to Expedite Envoy’s Appointment
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office wanted Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate, swiftly installed as ambassador to Washington, the official said.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.By Raja Abdulrahim, Falih Hassan, Edward Wong and Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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2 Americans Killed in Mexico Crash Were C.I.A. Officers
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.By Maria Abi-Habib, Dustin Volz, Adam Goldman and Paulina Villegas
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which has seen a surge of Israeli settler violence.By Isabel Kershner and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon
A statue of the crucifixion of Christ has been replaced after one soldier photographed another swinging what looked like a sledgehammer at its head.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Lebanon

Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.By Peter S. Goodman
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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IranInternational Energy AgencyInternational Monetary FundWorld Bank

Japan Is Used to Earthquakes, but What About a Big One?
For many people in Japan, the country’s regular tremors are not a big deal. Officials are urging them to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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Japan

How ‘Age Tech’ Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.By Susan Shain
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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By Adam Rasgon, Luke Broadwater, Jonathan Swan and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldmiddleeast

How China Is Building Its Next Outpost at Sea
China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off of the coast of Vietnam over the last few months.By Lily Kuo and Agnes Chang
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldasia
South China SeaChina

Hey, Bampot! Can You Tell Real British Insults From Fakes in This Quiz?
Researchers in the U.K. are working to document the country’s array of obscure invective.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
worldeurope
Great Britain

What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Wed Apr 22 2026
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IranTrump, Donald JObama, Barack

Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.”By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Elian Peltier and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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War Shock in Asia
The damage to a region that has driven global economic growth for decades may be hard to contain.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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East AsiaSoutheast AsiaSouth AsiaLebanonJapanTreviso (Italy)

How to Watch the Lyrids Streak Across the Night Sky
Active since last week, the Lyrids meteor shower is expected to reach peak viewing tonight.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
science
National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Nigeria Charges Six With Treason Over Coup Plot
The group, made up of civilians and former members of the country’s armed forces, is accused of treason linked to a failed coup attempt in October.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Supreme Court of the United KingdomEuropean UnionInternational Energy AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationGlover, Victor J JrTrump, Donald JLiptak, AdamKantor, Jodi

Lebanese Bury Their Dead Amid a Lull in Fighting
Mass funerals for Hezbollah fighters and civilians were happening across southern Lebanon.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Teotihuacán Gunman Carried Notes Related to Past U.S. Mass Shootings
The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and David Shortell
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Teotihuacan (Mexico)MexicoColumbine High SchoolSheinbaum, Claudia

Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.
Iranian leaders fear being burned again by President Trump, who tore up a nuclear agreement reached during the Obama administration after lengthy negotiations.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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IranTrump, Donald J

Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance’s Trip Is on Hold
President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.By Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Trump, Donald JVance, J D

Crossing the Divide
What one image tells us about the road back to southern Lebanon.By David Guttenfelder and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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LebanonIsrael

U.S. Military Stops Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil, Pentagon Says
The seizure was the latest U.S. effort to squeeze Iran’s oil-reliant economy, and came days after the Navy boarded an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the Sidelines
A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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EuropeStrait of HormuzMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald J

‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.
The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side.By Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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Donbas (Ukraine)UkraineUnited StatesRussiaBoard of PeaceRand CorpTrump, Donald JZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V

A Turkish Love Story, With Prison, Poetry and an Airplane Exploit
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surprise, became his life partner.By Silvana Paternostro
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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TurkeyIstanbul (Turkey)Kurdistan Workers' PartyEuropean Court of Human RightsSonmez, BurhanComak, Ilhan SamiIpel Ozel

2 Cruise Ships Exit Strait of Hormuz After Being Stranded for Weeks
The ships carried skeleton crews and no passengers, the cruise company said.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Tue Apr 21 2026
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