Netanyahu Has the War He Always Wanted, but on Trump’s Terms
Israel’s prime minister wanted regime change in Iran. But President Trump seems prepared to settle for something less.
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Latin America’s left saw Cuba as its lodestar. Now leaders across the spectrum are hesitant to aid a nation in the Trump administration’…
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The Cuban government, which has so far outlasted 13 U.S. presidents, faces its gravest challenge yet. Images from The New York Times and oth…
As Mamdani Walks a Tightrope, His Father Pushes Boundaries
At once, Mahmood Mamdani’s fame was eclipsed by his son’s. At the same time, the election of Zohran Mamdani has attracted new interest i…
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says It Bombed Key Iranian Island With Oil Hub
President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island. The U.S. said it was deploying th…
What to Know About Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy mar…
What to Know About Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy mar…
His Film Is Spain’s Submission to the Oscars. He’s Not Sure How Spanish It Is.
Spanish cinema has entered a new and more diverse era, film experts say. Oliver Laxe, the director of Oscar-nominated “Sirat,” embodies …
Surge in Oil Prices Shakes Pakistan’s Already Fragile Economy
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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U.S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remain…
U.S. Military Attacks Iran’s Oil Export Hub, Trump Says
The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U.S. military official said.