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Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years
Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
Orban Loss in Hungary Is a Big Moment for the E.U. Here’s Why.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryEuropean UnionFidesz PartyOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Where Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.By Hannah Beech and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MyanmarMin Aung Hlaing
Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
AlgeriaAngolaCameroonEquatorial GuineaAfricaRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranNetanyahu, Benjamin
To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.By Milana Mazaeva, Nataliya Vasilyeva and Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
RussiaHigher School of Economics (Russia)Belousov, Andrei R
For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He’s Clapping Back.
President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Roman Catholic ChurchTrump, Donald JLeo XIV
How Orban, a Wizard of Populism, Lost His Magic Touch
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Budapest (Hungary)Central EuropeEuropeHungaryRussiaFidesz PartyEuropean UnionOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump
The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that.By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
NetherlandsMaxima, Queen of the NetherlandsWillem-Alexander, King of the NetherlandsTrump, Donald JJetten, Rob
Killer’s Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says
An official inquiry said the perpetrator’s parents, as well as government agencies, had missed several chances to avert the deadly attack.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainSouthport (England)Liverpool (England)Rudakubana, Axel
Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionMagyar, PeterOrban, ViktorPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr
Elections and Defections Unshackle Canada’s Liberals Under Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldcanada
CanadaLiberal Party (Canada)Conservative Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, Pierre
Hungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryRussiaEuropean UnionTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )Starmer, Keir
With Algeria Visit, Pope Leo Returns to His Augustinian Roots
Some theologians say the pontiff’s understanding of Augustine’s teachings helped inform his response to President Trump’s negative comments about him.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
worldafrica
AfricaAlgeriaMiddle EastRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVAugustine of Hippo (354-430)Francis
Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders
House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.By Megan Mineiro
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Defense DepartmentHouse Committee on Armed Services
South Korea Can’t Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars
South Korea doesn’t have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That’s why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.By John Yoon
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
Seoul (South Korea)South KoreaBTS (Music Group)
What the Naval Blockade of Iran Might Look Like
The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump’s orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.By John Ismay
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Persian GulfIranUnited States Central CommandUnited States NavyTrump, Donald J
U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.By Tyler Pager, Peter Eavis, Jenny Gross and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
EuropeFranceIranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald J
The Venezuela Model
President Trump calls the removal of Nicolás Maduro “the perfect scenario.” But not everything is going right for the U.S. in Venezuela.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
world
VenezuelaStrait of HormuzHungaryVietnamLeo XIVOrban, Viktor
As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks
Iranians enduring the latest communications shutdown warn that it’s crippling businesses. Critics say officials flagrantly use the internet they block citizens from.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran
‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.By Amelia Nierenberg and Lili Rutai
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Budapest (Hungary)HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Orban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade
The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelStrait of HormuzUnited StatesInternational Maritime OrganizationUnited NationsTrump, Donald J
Many Popes Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.
Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Leo XIVTrump, Donald J
Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
uspolitics
Strait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Britain Will Not Join U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Starmer Says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K.’s diplomatic efforts are directed at keeping the vital waterway “open, not shut.”By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainEuropeIranMiddle EastStrait of HormuzUnited StatesStarmer, Keir
4 Takeaways From Viktor Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
HungaryFidesz PartyOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
Here’s the latest.
By Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, Farnaz Fassihi and David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process.By Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldamericas
PeruLima (Peru)Fujimori, KeikoLopez Aliaga, Rafael
For Ants, a ‘Cleaning Station’ in the Desert
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.By Alexa Robles-Gil
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
science
ArizonaSmithsonian InstitutionMark Moffett
Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why
The pontiff’s journey to the world’s poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldeurope
AfricaRoman Catholic ChurchFrancisJohn Paul IILeo XIV
China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East
A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.By Meaghan Tobin and Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
businessenergy-environment
ChinaMiddle EastContemporary Amperex Technology Ltd
Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldasia
MalaysiaChinaBYD Co LtdChery Automobile CoProton
How Would a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Work? Here Are Some Possibilities.
The goal of the naval operation ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military, but there are many unknowns.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Apr 13 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of Hormuz
