U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially…
Official News
Curated from top global sources
Electrical Blackouts, Suspended Flights: What to Know About Travel to Cuba
The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visit…
Stone Fragment Is Found in Wreck of Ship That Carried Parthenon Marbles
Experts said the fragment, recovered by divers from the Greek culture ministry, matched the style and dimensions of the Parthenon, but that …
Why Energy Is Such a Potent Target in the War With Iran
More than three dozen oil, natural gas and related sites have been attacked in nine countries. More strikes could keep energy prices higher …
Justice Dept. Seeks to Drop Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Death
The civil rights charges against the two Louisville, Ky., police officers stemmed from their involvement in drafting the no-knock search war…
Mullin Said to Have Credited the King of Jordan for a Helicopter Rescue
The homeland security nominee brought up a mysterious trip in mid-2016 at a confirmation hearing. He visited Jordan that August, congression…
New York City Celebrates Its First Ramadan With a Muslim Mayor
Many New Yorkers said Ramadan felt especially poignant this year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who used his own observance of the holiday to m…
Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade
The “Nuestra América” humanitarian convoy plans to deliver more than 20 tons of critical supplies to Cuba. Some Cuban exiles view it wi…
A Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran’s Approval
Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.
Denmark Was Ready to Blow Up Airfields to Stop a U.S. Invasion of Greenland
The Danes brought blood supplies, explosives and live ammunition to Greenland as part of contingency plans in case President Trump acted on …
What to Know About This Year’s Cherry Blossom Blooms
Spring, is that you? Where and when to find peak blooms in Washington, D.C., as well as New York, New Jersey, Oregon and Georgia.