Trump’s New Foreign Aid Model Sparks Feud With Zambia
The tussle put a spotlight on the administration’s attempt to replace the United States Agency for International Development with a new, …
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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes as Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Rise
The escalating attacks raise the threat that the cease-fire could break down.
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The Venice Biennale is always overwhelming for art. Our culture writer says the politics were overwhelming this year, too.
Iran and U.S. Consider One-Page Plan to End Hostilities, Iranian Officials Say
The plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give the two countries 30 days to hammer out a comprehensive deal, according to three Iranian…
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Carrying Weapon Near Former Prince Andrew’s Home
The police in Britain said that a suspect was in custody after reports he had behaved in an “intimidating manner.”
Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce
The strike was the first near the Lebanese capital since a cease-fire that has curbed fighting but not halted it. Washington is pushing for …
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Awaits Tehran’s Response to Peace Proposal
An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official had earlier dismissed…
Data Suggests Struggle in Cockpit Before Deadly China Eastern Plane Crash
A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board offers new details about the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022, which killed al…
Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade
Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect President Volodymyr…
Deprived of a Poolside Lounge Chair, German Man Sues and Wins
A tourist won a refund after a court ruled that the hotel’s staff failed to stop guests from reserving sun beds with towels.
China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.
Global Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus but Predict ‘Limited’ Outbreak
A Dutch flight attendant was among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. One infected passenger had…