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Deportations by India Cause Tension Along Border with Bangladesh
India is driving out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border amid increasing tensions bet…
Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran
Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.
Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says
A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes
After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire …
Hungary’s Parliament Removes Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former far-right leade…
U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader
The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England.
In a First, U.S. Forces Used Naval Drones in Combat Operations
The use of unmanned vessels to attack Iranian naval installations offers new evidence of how drones are taking over modern warfare.
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking an airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana. The escalation came after a dispute over an Iranian plane that carr…
Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Says
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for Ukraine and against Russia.
Fire in Bangkok Bar Was a Death Trap With Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam
Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for soundproofing. More than two dozen people died.
UK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.
Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.
Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into U.K. Lawmaker’s Death
The police said new information and evidence had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.
A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.
Live Updates: Iran Insists It Controls Strait of Hormuz as It Launches New Strikes
The Iranian military said it had fired at U.S. targets across the Persian Gulf as the two sides engaged in another day of hostilities. President Trump on Sunday denied Iran’s clai…
Lebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli Occupation
Entire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement.
Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the w…
The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war.
A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing.
The Netherlands Pushes to Make Manure a Hotter Product
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings
Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer …
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
Fire in Bangkok Pub Kills Dozens
The cause of the fire was still unknown, but it began as a band was performing onstage and spread very rapidly, killing least 27 people.