THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

Uncertainty Surrounds U.S.-Iran Talks as Cease-Fire Nears End

Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan for peace talks, U.S. officials said, though Iran has not confirmed that its negotiators will attend.

The Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after a U.S. warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

‘Immediate Results’ vs. ‘The Long Game’: The U.S. and Iran Face Off

Virginia Voting Today on Map That Could Hand 4 House Seats to Democrats

Republicans have built a small advantage from the gerrymandering clash so far, but Virginia voters could change that.

Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States.

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