THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran in Retaliation for Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

President Trump on Friday called Iran’s attack on a container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier a “foolish” act.

In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From 2 Areas in Lebanon

Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.

Rescue Teams and Residents Race to Save Survivors of Venezuela’s Earthquakes

Facing criticism that it was not doing enough to help, the Venezuelan government said it had dispatched more than 100 heavy machines to clear debris.

Disaster Tests Growing Ties Between U.S. and Venezuela

Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea

Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026

Quakes Death Toll Is Over 900 as Search for Survivors Continues

A Venezuelan official said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had killed 920 people and left more than 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble.

The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis

Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea

Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.

Zelensky Steps Up Threats Against Belarus for Aiding Drone Attacks

Trump Says Iran Attack on Cargo Ship Violated the Cease-Fire

President Trump did not say how or whether he would respond, a day after Iran fired on a container ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Return to Prewar Leve

Americans Are Starting to Feel Better About the Economy as Gas Prices Fall