How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more …
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New Zealand Declares Emergency in Capital After It Was Battered by Torrential Rain
There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region.
London Braces for Disruption From Tube Drivers’ Strike
The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.
Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main al…
Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent
Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without …
Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks
Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making…
Gunman Kills Canadian Tourist and Wounds Others at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramids
The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City before killing himself, the authorities said.
U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume
With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negoti…
Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces Was Under Sanctions
The container ship, the Touska, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury over links to Iranian weapons programs.
Mexico to Investigate Security Role of 2 U.S. Officials Killed in Crash
President Claudia Sheinbaum said the inquiry would focus on whether the involvement of the Americans in a drug-fighting operation violated M…
Elon Musk Ignores French Prosecutors, Widening Tech Rift With Europe
Prosecutors investigating his social media company, X, had summoned him for a meeting. His no-show reflected a broader dispute over regulati…