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NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Epstein Presented Himself to Indian Tycoon as a Trump White House Insider

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

The convicted sex offender gave Anil Ambani information on appointments and foreign policy. Some seemed prescient, though there was no evidence he was…

‘Iran Is Being Destroyed in Front of Our Eyes’: Tehran Is Gripped by Fear

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Fifteen residents of Tehran said in telephone interviews and text messages that the capital was weathering heavy bombardment Friday.

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

An American fighter jet was shot down by Iran for the first time since the start of the war, leading to an urgent search-and-rescue operation for a mi…

Ex-US Army Pilot Recalls Battle for Survival When Shot Down in Iraq

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Back

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.

In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholic…

Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter Jet, Setting Off American Search and Rescue

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

One crew member was rescued. The risky operation to find the second airman came as the United States and Israel struck infrastructure targets in Iran,…

What We Know About the US Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

It was the first enemy downing of an American warplane during the war with Iran. The F-15E Strike Eagle was carrying two crew members, who ejected, of…

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.

The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

The U.S. military aircraft with a two-person crew was shot down in Iran on Friday.

The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

In sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s calls for Christian prayers for the war effort, Pope Leo XIV says military domination is “entirely for…

What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

What U.S. military Pilots Are Trained to Do if Shot Down

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Rima Hassan Is Charged With Glorifying Terrorism Online in Social Media Post

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Rima Hassan, a member of the European Parliament, could face seven years in prison for the post, in which she quoted a perpetrator of a 1972 massacre …

Iranian media outlets say helicopters are searching for the crew of the downed jet.

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Israel plans to seize control of parts of southern Lebanon.

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

More Infrastructure Sites in Gulf Countries Are Attacked

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

In Kuwait, an Iranian attack on Friday damaged a power and water desalination plant, officials said. Both sides in the Iran war have ramped up strikes…

How Do You Count 1.4 Billion People? India Is Trying.

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

India’s 2027 census will shape how wealth and power is distributed and inform policies around castes and women in the world’s most populous nation.

At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their pri…

As H-1B Visa Program Changes, Skilled Foreign Workers Consider Leaving U.S.

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

As the Trump administration cracks down on the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers like software engineers to work in the United States, f…

Could There Be a Popular Uprising in Cuba?

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

There is no organized opposition on the island because many critics of the regime have fled. But anti-government protests have been growing.

Iran War Live Updates: Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of …

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NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Myanmar Junta Chief Ascends to President, Five Years After Coup

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

U Min Aung Hlaing’s elevation to the civilian post is the conclusion of elections in the country, which were stage managed by the military.

Cosmopolitan Shanghai Is an Uneasy Fit in China’s Narrative of Western Sins

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese vic…

In Syria, Kidnappings of Women and Girls Fuel a Minority Group’s Fears

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

A Times investigation found that abductions of women and girls from Syria’s Alawite minority were more common, and more brutal, than the government ha…

Cuba Says It Is Pardoning More Than 2,000 Prisoners

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

The Cuban government said the releases were a humanitarian gesture during Holy Week. It was not clear if they were related to ongoing negotiations bet…

Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

NYT World • Apr 3, 2026

Our White House reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs parses some of President Trump’s conflicting messages about the war with Iran.

Iranians hold a nature festival in the shadow of war.

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

President Trump’s prime-time address received a defiant response from a top leader in Tehran.

Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump as Fighting Rages and Missiles Fly

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for spe…

Iranians mark a nature festival in the shadow of war.

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The Race for the Future of the Moon

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.

Arab Countries Want the U.N. to Authorize Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz. The Idea Hit Roadblocks.

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.

Trump Hails Destruction of Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Fars, a semiofficial news agency, said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded.

Trump’s Cuts Have Eviscerated Once-Bipartisan Foreign Aid Programs

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Acting mostly with approval from the Republican-led Congress, President Trump clawed back money it had approved for initiatives that enjoyed strong ba…

Liamine Zeroual, Algerian President During Bloody Civil War, Dies at 84

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Cutting short his five-year term amid the scarring conflict, he was perhaps a first: an Algerian leader who left without being forced out or dying in …

Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The United States says Iran’s claims to control the strait are illegal, but Tehran has made escalating assertions of authority over the vital waterway…

How Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have chan…

Law experts express concerns over ‘violations of international law’ in the war.

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.

Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.

Danish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.

Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.

Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

Britain Says It Will Host Military Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more act…

Macron Snaps Back at Trump’s Mockery and Criticism of NATO

NYT World • Apr 2, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron of France suggested that President Trump’s daily comments on the war in Iran were unserious. “Maybe one shouldn’t speak ever…