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On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight
These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.By Erika Solomon and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Baghdad (Iraq)IranKurdistanIsraelSyriaUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J
Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.By Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CanadaCharlevoix (Canada)Quebec Province (Canada)Roman Catholic Church
With Cuba Under Pressure, the Castro Dynasty Is Making a Comeback
As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”By Simon Romero and David C. Adams
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CubaUnited StatesCentral Intelligence AgencyUniversity of WisconsinCastro, FidelCastro, RaulDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelMaduro, NicolasPerez-Oliva Fraga, OscarRodriguez Castro, Raul GuillermoRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JZuniga, Ricardo (1970- )
Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?
The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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RussiaMoscow (Russia)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran-Backed Houthis Enter War With Missile Attack on Israel
A U.S. official said that earlier an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured around two dozen U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
Gulf States Crack Down on Videos of Iranian Attacks Posted Online
The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Middle EastDubai (United Arab Emirates)Instagram IncTikTok (ByteDance)X (Formerly Twitter)
A Rapper Who Won Over Gen Z Now Leads Nepal. Can He Bring Justice?
A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.By Hannah Beech and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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NepalRastriya Swatantra Party (Nepal)Shah, Balendra (Balen)Karki, Sushila
U.S. May Label Brazilian Gangs as Terror Groups, After Push by the Bolsonaros
The Trump administration is weighing declaring Brazil’s two largest drug gangs terrorist groups, after lobbying by the sons of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro.By Ana Ionova and Edward Wong
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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BrazilFirst Capital Command (PCC)State DepartmentDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaBolsonaro, EduardoBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco
In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon
For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Khasab (Oman)OmanStrait of HormuzUnited Arab Emirates
Eruption of Sectarian Violence in Syria Killed More Than 1,700, U.N. Report Says
Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse civilians in July 2025.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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SyriaSweida (Syria)United Nationsal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )
Spanish Woman Dies After Winning Legal Battle for Right to End Her Life
Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who was in chronic physical and psychological pain, had sought an assisted death since 2024, but her father sued to prevent it.By Lynsey Chutel and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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SpainEuropean Court of Human Rights
The German Military Tightens Its Social Media Rules
Military members sharing clips on Instagram and TikTok have helped recruit badly needed new soldiers, but Bundeswehr officials said they are concerned about security.By Christopher F. Schuetze and Tatiana Firsova
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Germany
Actress Says She’s Found Her Secret Online Abuser: Her Husband
Collien Fernandes said her spouse had posted deepfakes of her. The account, disputed by her husband, spurred outrage, protests and parliamentary debates in Germany.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Germany
Europeans Are Angry at Trump, but Often Forgiving of Americans
A generation ago, foreign fury over the Iraq invasion often blurred into anti-Americanism. Now, some Europeans seem ready to distinguish between the president and the American people.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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EuropeUnited StatesTrump, Donald J
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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LebanonIsraelAl-MayadeenHezbollah
Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are expected in Islamabad on Sunday as the Pakistani government strives to find a diplomatic solution to the war.By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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PakistanIranIslamabad (Pakistan)Middle EastMunir, Syed AsimSharif, ShahbazPezeshkian, MasoudFaisal bin Farhan
Present Company
Entertaining out-of-town visitors can yield ideas for how to live more intentionally in your everyday life.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Eve Sampson
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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YemenIsraelHouthis
Winter’s Gloomy Spirit Lifts as Baseball’s Blue Jays Land
In Canada, mercurial weather in March and April is known as false spring, but Blue Jays’ opening day delivered spiritual spring on a winter cold night. We’ll take it.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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CanadaToronto Blue JaysMajor League BaseballAmerican LeagueTrump, Donald J
Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Eric Schmitt, Chris Cameron and John Yoon
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
American officials sought to temper concerns of a possibly expanding military incursion after the Pentagon’s decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East.By Eve Sampson
Published on : Sat Mar 28 2026
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Strait of HormuzAhvaz (Iran)Isfahan (Iran)LebanonKatz, Israel (1955- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
Strikes on Iranian Industry Expand Blows to Civilian Economy
After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck.By Farnaz Fassihi and Shirin Hakim
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranAraghchi, AbbasTrump, Donald J
Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel
Two ships turned back after being warned not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran said strikes in the country had hit a uranium processing plant and industrial sites.By Euan Ward, Yeganeh Torbati, Adam Rasgon and Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IsraelIranChinaHong KongStrait of HormuzLebanonUnited StatesGroup of SevenHezbollahAraghchi, AbbasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War
Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references.By Ephrat Livni and Parin Behrooz
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerTrump, Donald J
Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say
France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.By Catherine Porter and Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Middle EastStrait of HormuzEurope
Trump and Modi Had a Call About the Iran War. Elon Musk Joined Them.
Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.By Edward Wong, Theodore Schleifer, Tyler Pager and Ryan Mac
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IndiaUnited StatesStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)State DepartmentTesla Motors IncGovernment Efficiency Department (US)Kushner, JaredLeavitt, KarolineModi, NarendraMusk, ElonTrump, Donald J
Iran Tried to Use a Famed Director’s Home to Push Its War Narrative. His Son Fired Back.
The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranKiarostami, Abbas
Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to formalize charging fees to pass.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Strait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Global Food Supply Faces a Dangerous Bottleneck as Iran War Persists
Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Did Scientists Just Detect an Exploding Black Hole?
An underwater observatory recently detected a startlingly energetic cosmic neutrino. One possible cause involves a phenomenon that so far exists only in theory.By Dennis Overbye
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Antarctic RegionsMediterranean SeaNature (Journal)Hawking, Stephen W
Soaring Diesel Prices Set Off Transport Strike in Philippines
Transport workers in Manila walked off the job to protest the rising cost of fuel, as the war in the Middle East causes a national energy emergency.By Jason Gutierrez and John Yoon
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Manila (Philippines)Philippines
Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Zelensky says.
By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Video: Stranded Humpback Whale Beats the Odds and Swims Out to Sea
In an unexpected breakthrough, the 40-foot mammal was freed and swam to deeper water on Friday morning through a channel that rescuers had dug for it.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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Baltic Sea
U.K. Police to Reinvestigate Sex Crime Allegations Against Andrew Tate
A police force in England said it would look again at allegations against the influencer from 11 years ago. Mr. Tate was not charged in the case and denies any wrongdoing.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainTate, TristanTate, Andrew (1986- )
Rubio Meets Today With Countries That Haven’t Sent Warships to Strait
The meeting in France is slated to discuss efforts to stop the war in the Middle East, end Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile development, and reopen maritime trade routes.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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EuropeFranceGroup of SevenNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRubio, Marco
Resurgent Inflation Tests Faith in Fed’s Willingness to Tame It
The war in the Middle East risks worsening an inflation problem that the Federal Reserve has struggled for years to subdue.By Colby Smith and Ben Casselman
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
business
Lee Geun-an, Infamous ‘Torture Master’ Under South Korean Dictator, Dies at 88
The name of Mr. Lee, a former police inspector, had long incited fear and hatred in the country.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Mar 27 2026
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South KoreaLee Geun-an (1938-2026)Chun Doo-hwan
