Iran War Live Updates: Attacks in Gulf Threaten to Reignite Conflict

Published: May 4, 2026, 10:15 am

With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

Published: May 4, 2026, 2:08 am

How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

Published: May 4, 2026, 7:17 am

After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.

Published: May 4, 2026, 1:27 am

Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade

Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.

Published: May 4, 2026, 6:28 am

Rubio to Visit Rome After Trump’s Feud With the Pope and Meloni

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy for defending the pontiff.

Published: May 4, 2026, 7:33 am

Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

Published: May 4, 2026, 8:45 am

Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.

Published: May 4, 2026, 8:01 am

Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.

Published: May 4, 2026, 2:01 am

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.

Published: May 4, 2026, 8:19 am

Pakistan Says It Helped Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized

Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.

Published: May 4, 2026, 6:54 am

Global Demand for Rare Earth Minerals Is Intensifying Criminal Threats in the Amazon Rainforest

Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.

Published: May 3, 2026, 2:22 pm

The Insurgency Threatening to Derail a U.S.-Pakistan Pact

Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.

Published: May 3, 2026, 9:40 am

U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

Published: May 4, 2026, 10:11 am

Europeans Prepare for a More Dangerous World in a Time of Economic Upheaval

A stalwart on defense spending, Poland is training its citizens in civil defense while balancing their jobs and families.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:15 am

Monster Truck Drives Into Crowd in Colombia, Killing 3

The driver of the truck appeared to lose control of the vehicle after performing a stunt at an outdoor rally in Popayán.

Published: May 4, 2026, 4:09 am

Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Hormuz Blockade

For the first time since the U.S.-Iranian cease-fire was reached in early April, the United Arab Emirates said four cruise missiles had been fired from Iran at its territory.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:12 am

What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed

Evidence shared at hearings show how disabled alarms, flammable materials and ignored warnings contributed to the deaths of 168 people in the complex.

Published: May 4, 2026, 4:51 am

Inside The Old Skydiving Plane Hunting Drones in Ukraine

As Russian drones overwhelm Ukraine’s vast air defenses, civilian volunteers are stepping in to take them down. The New York Times takes flight with a crew that’s turned an old skydiving plane into a drone hunter.

Published: May 4, 2026, 2:01 am

The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:29 am

Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.

Published: May 4, 2026, 12:53 am

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

Published: May 4, 2026, 7:51 am

DeepSeek’s Sequel

China made the inner workings of the A.I. model open to all, and that’s starting to look like a soft-power win.

Published: May 3, 2026, 9:45 pm

3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.

Published: May 3, 2026, 5:40 pm

‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children

The children, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.

Published: May 3, 2026, 7:37 am

What to Know About Elections in West Bengal and Other Indian States

Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:21 am

Crack Down? Close Ranks? U.S. Cartel Case Puts Mexican Leaders on the Spot.

The indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

Published: May 3, 2026, 4:52 pm

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare

This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.

Published: May 3, 2026, 12:21 pm

How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry

A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.

Published: May 3, 2026, 12:14 pm

A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express

We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.

Published: May 3, 2026, 9:34 am

A.I. Shakes Up China’s Entertainment Landscape

New A.I. tools are changing China’s entertainment industry and transforming one of its most popular genres: the microdrama.

Published: May 3, 2026, 10:41 am

Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates

The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.

Published: May 3, 2026, 3:34 pm

Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking

Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s trademark, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.

Published: May 3, 2026, 12:40 pm

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.

Published: May 3, 2026, 5:01 am

Why U.S. Officials Are in Venezuela Right Now

U.S. officials visited Venezuela after the first direct flight between the two countries since 2019. Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager describes how the main message of the trip was, in the words of a White House adviser “drill, baby, drill.”

Published: May 4, 2026, 3:36 am

Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome

It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries during the war.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:32 am

U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

Published: May 4, 2026, 10:11 am

D.H.S. Intelligence Office Did Not Properly Secure Smartphones, Watchdog Says

The department’s inspector general found a heightened risk of cyberattacks in mobile devices used by staff of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis. The department acknowledged shortcomings.

Published: May 4, 2026, 10:11 am

Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail

A lower-court ruling had reinstated a Food and Drug Administration requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:48 am

At Least 23 Injured in Shooting at Lakeside Party in Oklahoma

The shooting took place near Arcadia Lake, northeast of Oklahoma City, where a crowd of young people was having a party, the police said.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:25 am

Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms

The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.

Published: May 4, 2026, 2:28 am

Trump Backed Forced Treatment for Homeless People. Utah Shows the Challenges.

State lawmakers declined to back a Trump-inspired plan to move 1,300 homeless people to a campus on the edge of Salt Lake City, but supporters are trying to keep the plan’s spirit alive.

Published: May 4, 2026, 6:08 am

The U.S. Army’s ‘Big Experiment’ in the Arctic Cold

How would soldiers from places like Florida, Texas and Georgia fight and persevere in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees?

Published: May 4, 2026, 10:02 am

Bison Have Grazed These Lands for Centuries. Trump Wants to Evict Them.

The Trump administration is evicting bison herds from federal grasslands in Montana, siding with ranchers and Republican leaders over environmentalists and tribal leaders.

Published: May 4, 2026, 8:10 am

School Cellphone Ban Study Finds Mixed Results

Cellphone bans got devices out of students’ hands, according to the first large study. But behavior and academics have not improved, at least so far.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:42 am

Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE Invited to Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release

The teenagers, who had faced deportation after a high-profile detention, took the stage on Sunday thanks to an invitation from one of country music’s biggest stars.

Published: May 4, 2026, 6:27 am

Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz

President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”

Published: May 3, 2026, 7:10 pm

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

Published: May 4, 2026, 7:51 am

The Widow of the Firefighter Slain by a Would-Be Assassin Speaks Out

The conspiracy theories around the Butler, Pa., assassination attempt hurt Helen Comperatore, but in this age of distrust, partisanship and social media, she nurtures a conspiracy theory of her own.

Published: May 4, 2026, 9:31 am

‘By the Wind Sailors’ Invade California Beaches by the Thousands

The brightly colored jellylike marine life, called “Velella velella,” show up every few years when strong winds blow in the right direction, scientists said.

Published: May 3, 2026, 11:51 am

Inquiry Into Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could Be Resurrected, Jeanine Pirro Says

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, dropped an inquiry into Jerome Powell last month after a federal judge blocked her grand jury subpoenas.

Published: May 3, 2026, 10:59 am

In a Reversal, Doctors From Countries Under Trump’s Travel Ban Are Allowed to Stay in U.S.

In a reversal, the Trump administration has exempted foreign physicians from a visa application freeze that was pushing many out of jobs in underserved areas.

Published: May 3, 2026, 10:04 am

Blanche Says Others Who Post ‘86 47’ Message Won’t Be Charged Like Comey

The acting attorney general said such messages were “posted constantly” and said the Justice Department had gathered other evidence against the former F.B.I. director, but declined to describe it.

Published: May 3, 2026, 8:38 am

2 U.S. Service Members Are Missing After Military Exercise in Morocco

The two Army soldiers were reported missing during a joint military exercise on Saturday near Cap Draa Training Area, a coastal area in southwestern Morocco.

Published: May 3, 2026, 10:51 am

Ronald Smothers, Times Reporter Who Covered Protest and Politics, Dies at 79

In a career that included 35 years at The New York Times, he chronicled the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 presidential run and the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Published: May 3, 2026, 4:23 am

Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

Published: May 4, 2026, 8:56 am