
Iran War Live Updates: Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026

The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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FranceAlabamaImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Homeland Security DepartmentMarie-Therese Ross-Mahe

The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest
Glacial ice has sealed the gateway to Everest’s summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top. “Icefall doctors” are on the case.By John Yoon and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Mount EverestNepal

Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.By Carlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Euphrates RiverRaqqa (Syria)SyriaIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Syrian Democratic Forcesal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It
With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Brussels (Belgium)EuropeUkraineRussiaEuropean UnionTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters
Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.By Chang W. Lee, Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Japan

On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles
The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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IranTurkeyInternational Monetary Fund

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problemsBy Adam Rasgon, Bilal Shbair, Abu Bakr Bashir, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Gaza StripDeir al Balah (Gaza Strip)HamasPalestinian Authority

In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Help Block an Assisted Dying Bill
A small group in the House of Lords proposed hundreds of amendments that helped stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainEuropeHouse of Lords (Great Britain)House of Commons (Great Britain)Leadbeater, Kim (1976- )

‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.By Anupreeta Das, Hari Kumar and Atul Loke
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IndiaWest Bengal (India)Kolkata (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool CongressModi, NarendraBanerjee, MamataAdhikari, Suvendu (1970- )

Netanyahu Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer and Underwent Radiation Therapy
The Israeli leader had surgery in 2024 for an enlarged prostate. More recently, follow-up care detected a tumor, his office disclosed on Friday.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IsraelNetanyahu, Benjamin

Britain and Spain Reject Reported Plans by Trump to Punish Them
An internal Pentagon email, reported by the Reuters news agency, suggested Washington was reviewing options to penalize the two nations for insufficiently supporting the war in Iran.By Stephen Castle and Emma Bubola
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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ArgentinaFalkland IslandsGreat BritainNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCharles III, King of the United KingdomMilei, JavierSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Trump, Donald J

As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions
Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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RussiaCentral Bank of RussiaPutin, Vladimir V

Turkey Passes Legislation Barring Children Under 15 From Social Media
The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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TurkeyErdogan, Recep Tayyip

High Lights
Our lives are governed by wondrous phenomena that we don’t often stop to consider.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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The Challenges Facing Canada as It Inches Toward Trade Talks
An international trade economist in Washington warns that negotiations will take place in an “incredibly difficult” environment.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesMexicoNorth AmericaPeterson, Peter G, Institute for International EconomicsCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.By William J. Broad and David E. Sanger
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
uspolitics
IranInternational Atomic Energy AgencyTrump, Donald JKushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenObama, Barack

Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.By Hamed Aleaziz and Nicholas Nehamas
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
uspolitics
Citizenship and Immigration Services (US)Homeland Security DepartmentJustice DepartmentRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance
A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.By Stephanie Nolen and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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ZambiaPresident's Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefUnited States Agency for International Development

Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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State DepartmentNational Security CouncilRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JBlinken, Antony JKerry, JohnKissinger, Henry AWitkoff, Steven

Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion
The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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KenyaCenter for Reproductive Rights

Snowstorm Strands 300 Vehicles Overnight on Alberta, Canada, Highways
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they were working to rescue those stranded and deliver supplies like food, fuel and medicine.By Rylee Kirk
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Alberta (Canada)CanadaRoyal Canadian Mounted Police

U.S. Sending Kushner and Witkoff to Pakistan to Resume Talks on Iran
Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.By Luke Broadwater, Farnaz Fassihi and Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IranIslamabad (Pakistan)Strait of HormuzPakistanUnited StatesLebanonIsraelHezbollahAl AkhbarKushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenAraghchi, AbbasHegseth, PeteVance, J DTrump, Donald JKatz, Israel (1955- )

U.S. Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Fleet
The Treasury Department also targeted a top independent Chinese refinery that it said was a major buyer of Iranian petroleum.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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IranTreasury Department

Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Art From Countries Accused of War Crimes
The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.By Remy Tumin
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
arts
ItalyHague (Netherlands)IsraelRussiaUkraineKouoh, KoyoNetanyahu, BenjaminPutin, Vladimir V

A Disputed Jet Deal and U.S. Influence Shake Peru’s Government
Pressure from Washington helped drive a disputed deal forward, triggering resignations and raising questions about sovereignty.By Mitra Taj and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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PeruUnited States

A New Idea to Save the Climate? Dam the Bering Strait.
Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.By Raymond Zhong
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Bering StraitArctic RegionsScience Advances (Journal)Soons, JelleDijkstra, Henk A.

Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.By Euan Ward and Sarah Chaayto
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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HezbollahNetanyahu, Benjamin

Both Iran and U.S. Blockade Strait of Hormuz
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Strait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsHezbollahHouthis

France Investigates Temperature Spikes That Led to Big Payouts on Polymarket
The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.By Jonathan Wolfe and Ana Castelain
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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Paris (France)De Gaulle, Charles, AirportPolymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)

Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.By Peter Eavis
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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United StatesTransportation Department (US)Trump, Donald J

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.By Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
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United StatesAlaska AirlinesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air Lines IncJetBlue Airways CorporationSouthwest Airlines CompanySpirit AirlinesUnited AirlinesTrump, Donald JDuffy, Sean PKirby, Scott (1967- )Geraghty, JoannaIsom, Robert (1967- )

Here’s the latest.
By Luke Broadwater, Helene Cooper, John Ismay, Farnaz Fassihi and Max Bearak
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
worldmiddleeast

Europeans Ask: What Would It Mean to Defend One Another Without NATO?
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.By Steven Erlanger and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Apr 24 2026
worldeurope
European UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.By Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
uspolitics
IranFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasChinaDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.By Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich
Published on : Thu Apr 23 2026
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VenezuelaPolymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)United States ArmyVan Dyke, Gannon KenMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J