Iranian Intelligence Chief Killed in Overnight Attack

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

Israel claimed responsibility for the death of Major General Seyed Majid Khademi, the spy chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the latest …

On Iran, Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

Global leaders are struggling in their efforts to find a way to end the American-Israeli war on Iran, and they are spooked about what President Trump …

A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary’s Election? Actually, It’s Quite Open.

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made hostility to Ukraine a centerpiece of his campaign. Moscow seems determined to repay the favor.

Why Trees Are Key to Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

In the age of drone warfare, Russia is expected to exploit the return of vegetation to help conceal its troops.

Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures. It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a ve…

Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Hit Israel and Iran After Trump’s New Hormuz Ultimatum

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

The fighting followed President Trump’s threat to bomb power plants and bridges on Tuesday if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

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NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his fir…

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

NYT World • Apr 6, 2026

President Trump taunted Iran on social media, while strikes continued in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and some Gulf states.

A Looming Deadline

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

We look at the options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump escalates his threats.

Here’s a Timeline of Trump’s Ultimatums Over the Strait of Hormuz

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

President Trump first gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the vital oil shipping route on March 21. The deadline has been reset many times since.

Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow in…

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the…

More Than 70 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

Survivors said at least 100 people were on a boat that had left Libya for Europe. Only 32 of those aboard are known to have survived.

How the C.I.A. Helped Locate a U.S. Airman Hiding on an Iranian Ridgeline

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The intelligence agency also executed a deception campaign aimed at drawing Iranian forces away from where the missing Air Force officer was hiding.

Former Matador Is Gored to Death Before Annual Bullfight in Spain

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The accident happened before the Corrida Picassiana, an annual event in Malaga that honors the painter Pablo Picasso.

In New Threats, Trumps Seems Emboldened by a Successful Rescue

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

In New Threats, Trumps Seems Emboldened by a Successful Rescue

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

After Daring U.S. Rescue of Airman, Iran Claims a Victory

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

Iran’s downing of a U.S. plane and the complex two-day American rescue operation to extract a stranded airman has emboldened both sides, a potential r…

Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Warns of a World Indifferent to Violence

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The pontiff’s Easter remarks follow a Palm Sunday homily in which he said God rejected the prayers of “those who wage war.”

Interceptor Missiles Save Lives, but Stockpiles Are Dwindling

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

Defense systems that shoot projectiles out of the sky have become one of the most important components of warfare, so much so that militaries face a d…

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The rescue followed a two-day, life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the injured airman, officials said.

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NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users say the changes are now restricting too many fli…

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

NYT World • Apr 5, 2026

The U.S. military’s search-and-rescue operation for a missing American airman entered its second day. The Israeli military struck a major petrochemica…

Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Complex

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

The sprawling complex in the city of Mahshahr was taken offline after strikes hit two utility plants that provided basic services like gas and power, …

Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre as International Force Trickles In

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Gangs tore through several rural communities last weekend, underscoring the challenges that will face the new, U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force star…

Satellite image company restricts Mideast content, citing a U.S. government request.

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troubles

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Floods have killed at least 77 people this week and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, and an earthquake on Friday killed a dozen more.

Here’s how two airmen would have ejected from the F-15E.

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

A step-by-step look at the process by which the two crew members probably ejected from the fighter jet.

U.S. Fighter Jet Downed Over Iran Was Likely Based at RAF Lakenheath, U.K. Airfield

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

A military analyst identified markings consistent with a squadron based at R.A.F. Lakenheath, one of two British bases that host the largest U.S. figh…

A projectile hit near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, killing a worker.

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

There was no reported increase in radiation levels. A string of recent attacks near the Persian Gulf facility has fueled fears of a nuclear accident.

Three Charged With Arson in Attack on U.K. Jewish Charity’s Ambulances

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Two men and a teenager were arrested this week, the London police said, adding that the March attack had not been declared a terrorist incident.

Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries.

Living Space

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

We don’t have to travel to the moon to gain some of the insight that astronauts do.

Stephen Lewis Was a Singular Man on a Mission

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Heartbreaking scenes of death from H.I.V. in Africa enraged and fueled the work of the Canadian AIDS activist and politician who died on Tuesday.

Iranians Seek Respite in Nature Amid the War

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

Families gathered for picnics and games this week to mark the end of the Iranian new year holiday, seizing on a brief chance to celebrate.

Trump Pledged a Quick End to the Iran War, but He Hasn’t Explained How

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

President Trump bet that American firepower could cow Iran into compliance. So far, Iran’s leaders have been unwilling to quit.

Europe’s Options in the Strait of Hormuz: Few, and Risky

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

European leaders and other officials have ideas for bringing shipping back to the strait once the Iran war ends. But none of them are sure bets.

Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Forces Search for Missing Airman After Iran Downs Jet

NYT World • Apr 4, 2026

The F-15E was the first U.S. warplane shot down by Iran in the war. The episode presents challenges for the United States that would grow if the missi…

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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…