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Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Blockade
Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. military continued to block Iranian shipping.Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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AfricaCameroonYaounde (Cameroon)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVBiya, Paul
How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.By David Pierson
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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ChinaIranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzBeiDou Navigation Satellite SystemStockholm International Peace Research InstituteUnited Nations
Dodging Bombs and Drones, This Postman Still Delivers
Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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Kharkiv (Ukraine)RussiaUkraine
The Man Who Defeated Viktor Orban
For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide victory on Sunday. Does he represent real change?By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, Viktor
When El Salvador’s Prisoners Go Free, She’s There to Pick Them Up
Sugey Amaya’s brother was detained in El Salvador’s mass arrest campaign four years ago. She has devoted her life to helping prisoners like him.By Fred Ramos and Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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El SalvadorSan Salvador (El Salvador)Human Rights WatchMara Salvatrucha (MS-13)Bukele, Nayib
Trump and Meloni Split Amid Growing Dispute Over Pope and Iran
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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ItalyUnited StatesMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Trump, Donald JLeo XIVBannon, Stephen K
Johnny Somali, American Online Provocateur, Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea
Known for desecrating a monument to victims of sexual slavery, the former YouTuber was convicted on multiple charges and given a six-month sentence.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Ismael, Ramsey Khalid (Johnny Somali)
At Least 9 Dead in Second School Shooting in Turkey in Days
An armed eighth grader opened fire in his middle school. At least one of those killed was a teacher.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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Kahramanmaras (Turkey)
Super Typhoon Slams Northern Mariana Islands, Causing Widespread Damage
But there were no early reports of casualties from the storm, which was named Sinlaku and was moving northwest of the region.By Laura Chung
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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GuamNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan (Northern Mariana Islands)
Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranGulf of OmanUnited States Navy
As War Chills Economy, Dubai’s Most Vulnerable Bear the Cost
Migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates, whose hospitality industry has been hit hard by the war with Iran, are facing furloughs, pay cuts and even repatriation.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)United Arab EmiratesHuman Rights Watch
Carney Seals a Majority and Remakes Canada’s Liberal Party
The rising star in global centrist politics has secured a majority in the Canadian Parliament. Critics are crying foul.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesConservative Party (Canada)Liberal Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JPoilievre, Pierre
As Bahrain Cracked Down Amid War, a Death in Custody Sparked Outrage
The body of a man accused of spying for Iran, Mohammed al-Mousawi, showed signs of torture, witnesses said. The U.N. has called for an investigation.By Nazeeha Saeed and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Bahrain
Kuwait Detained Journalist After Comments on Iran War Images, Watchdog Says
The country has not commented publicly about Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, who the Committee to Protect Journalists said had been charged with spreading false information.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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KuwaitMiddle EastCommittee to Protect Journalists
Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Blockade Is ‘Fully Implemented’
More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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IranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzUnited States NavyTrump, Donald J
In Defense of Dumb Dogs
Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK.By Emily Anthes
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
science
Here’s how the U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping is taking shape.
The military’s blockade of Iranian ports aims to suppress sea traffic to and from Iran, while leaving the strait itself open.By John Yoon
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Ye Postpones Concert in France as Government Considers Banning It
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West had been scheduled to perform in Marseille, France, in June. The city’s mayor had said he did not want it to be “a showcase for those who promote hatred.”By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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Great BritainFranceMarseille (France)West, Kanye
U.S. Puts Little Pressure on Israel to Stop Attacks on Lebanon
Despite hailing negotiations between the two sides as a “historic milestone,” Washington did not call for a halt to Israeli strikes or for a withdrawal from Lebanese territory.By Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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By Ali Watkins, Peter Eavis, Aaron Boxerman and Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America
Frances Robles, an international correspondent for The New York Times, has reported on the region for more than 25 years.By Sarah Bahr
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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VenezuelaBogota (Colombia)Cali (Colombia)ColombiaFloridaHaitiJamaica (West Indies)Latin AmericaManagua (Nicaragua)Miami (Fla)NicaraguaMiami HeraldNew York TimesRevolutionary Armed Forces of ColombiaChavez, Hugo
Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War
The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.By Michael Crowley and Euan Ward
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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IsraelLebanonIranMiddle EastHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminAoun, Joseph (1964- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”By David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Apr 15 2026
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ChinaIranStrait of HormuzUnited States NavyXi JinpingTrump, Donald J
Carney Suspends Gas Tax in Canada as War Drives Up Fuel Costs
The prime minister said that his government was also investing in ways to boost oil and gas production.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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CanadaIranCarney, Mark J
Trump Says 2nd Round of Iran Talks Could Take Place This Week
The president did not say who would represent the United States in a potential next round of direct talks, though he ruled out being personally involved.By Chris Cameron
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IranPakistanTrump, Donald JVance, J D
Mario Ríos Montt, Bishop and Brother of Genocidal General, Dies at 94
In Guatemala, he led the Catholic Church’s human rights office. His brother, a dictator who took power in a coup, was convicted of crimes against humanity.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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GuatemalaRoman Catholic ChurchRios Montt, Mario (1932-2026)Rios Montt, Efrain
Rare Direct Talks Between Israel and Lebanon Focus on Hezbollah
A meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington came as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports entered its second day.By Michael Crowley, Euan Ward, Anushka Patil and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IsraelLebanonHezbollah
Hungary’s Populist Paradox
We look at what Viktor Orban’s defeat tells us about a model of government in which politics are more important than the economy.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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HungaryMyanmarInternational Monetary FundOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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Great BritainCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomStarmer, KeirTrump, Donald J
Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran
The Mossad head said Israel’s mission would not be complete until the Iranian regime was replaced, after criticism that the war has left Iran’s theocratic government in place.By Isabel Kershner and Gabby Sobelman
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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MossadBarnea, David
Russian Oil Revenues Nearly Doubled in March
The surge in revenue provided a critical lifeline for Moscow, which has struggled to fund the war in Ukraine amid record-high deficits.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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IranRussiaUkraineInternational Energy Agency
Benin’s Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election in Landslide
Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results. He faces the challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the region.By Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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BeninAfricaEconomic Community of West African States (Ecowas)Wadagni, RomualdTalon, Patrice
Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties
The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Tue Apr 14 2026
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ItalyIsraelMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )
