New Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Is Set to Start in Switzerland

Vice President JD Vance was expected to meet with Iranian negotiators on Sunday. Pakistan, an intermediary in the talks, said it was sending a delegation.

What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much.

As the U.S. and Iran have reached a somewhat vague agreement to end the war, skeptics are baffled over what exactly has transformed.

Israel Directs Its Military to Limit Its Actions in Lebanon, Though Tensions Persist

Zohran Mamdani Burns Allies in Making a Big Bet for Congress and the Left

The strength of the mayor’s political brand will be tested on Tuesday, when his slate of leftist candidates takes aim at Democratic incumbents.

Bitter Historical Feud Threatens Ukraine-Poland Alliance

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed a decree honoring World War II partisan fighters that has inflamed tensions with Warsaw.

Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

Fighting Persists in Lebanon, Complicating Iran Peace Talks

The Israeli military said it had exchanged fire with Hezbollah overnight, hours after a new cease-fire came into effect. Clashes in Lebanon derailed U.S.-Iran peace talks planned for Friday.

Democratic Socialists Took City Hall in New York. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.

After propelling Zohran Mamdani to mayor, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

Trump Called Him a ‘Radical Left Marxist.’ Can He Be Colombia’s President?

In an interview ahead of the election on Sunday, Iván Cepeda said he was not giving up in the face of a right-wing challenger and anti-leftist anger.

Britain Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics

The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will face all the same challenges.

Attacks in Lebanon and Delay in Talks Test U.S.-Iran Deal

Israel said it targeted Hezbollah militants after four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. Switzerland said that U.S.-Iran talks previously set for today had been postponed.

After Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ships Begin to Move Cautiously

Shipping companies hoping to get their stranded vessels out face complications like mines and the lack of clear coordination.

The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

Factoring in military spending and rising energy prices, the war’s cost for U.S. taxpayers and consumers is at least $132 billion, according to one estimate.

‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists

Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal

The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.

Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.

Some in the president’s party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials.

A Drone Barrage on Moscow Escalates Ukraine’s Push to Take the War to Russia

The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.

Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough

Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.

Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman.

Kevin Warsh Makes His Case With Jargon, and a Penchant for Detail

After G7 Leaders Praise U.S.-Iran Deal, Trump Threatens Iran Again

President Trump said the United States would resume bombing Iran if he did not like the preliminary agreement, hours after leaders from the Group of 7 nations called the deal a “breakthrough.”

Trump Delays Intelligence Nomination to Push Congress on Voting Bill

President Trump said that he would seek to delay the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, as he renewed pressure on Congress to pass a voting restrictions bill.

Their Country Revoked Their Citizenship, Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran

Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.

Sending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea

Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.

The War in Iran Has Permanently Altered the Global Economy

Despite a framework deal setting the stage for an end to hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, the war has set in motion changes that will be hard to reverse.

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened

Talks on Final Agreement Will Begin Friday, Tehran Says

Iran’s foreign minister said that negotiations would start immediately after the country’s preliminary deal with the U.S. is signed.

G7 Greets Trump’s News With Smiles and Zelensky With Hugs

How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies

Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.

Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones

U.S.-Iran Framework Brings Relief, but Challenges Loom

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary deal that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But it defers the toughest issues to further talks.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement

Frustrated by Courts, Trump Weighed Suspending a Constitutional Right

Secret memos show that the White House debated, to a greater degree than previously known, whether to limit habeas corpus rights for undocumented immigrants.

Ukraine Is About to Take a Big Step on a Long Road Toward the European Union

Even though negotiations will begin for Ukraine to join the bloc, the path ahead is a long one.

In Latest Attacks, Russia Is Exploiting a Major Weakness for Ukraine

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

Russia and the U.S. projected their own views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a confrontation.

Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Strikes, Complicating Possible Iran Peace Agreement

Israel’s military said it attacked the southern outskirts of Beirut, the Lebanese capital, after accusing Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group, of violating a cease-fire.

British Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker

Britain’s defense ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.

It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump.

Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.

Falling Wages and Surging Wall Street Wealth Drive Americans’ Unease Over Economy

As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.

SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut

Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.

Mediator Says Peace Deal Could be Finalized Within 24 Hours

The prime minister of Pakistan, a key intermediary between the U.S. and Iran, said a deal was “likely expected.” Officials on each side have also expressed optimism, but it still could be derailed.

Kennedy Center Begins Removing Trump’s Name From Facade

The arts institution followed a judge’s order to take down President Trump’s name after seeking a 12-hour extension, attributing the delay to thunderstorms.

Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.

Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.

A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War

Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

Ships Stranded by War Face Costly Dilemma: Wait It Out or Risk Attack

The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal

The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the war.

How SpaceX Stacks Up to the World’s Largest I.P.O.s

The previous record was set over six years ago. SpaceX is expected to raise tens of billions of dollars more when its stock begins trading today.

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a challenger backed by President Trump, John Cornyn said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride.”

U.S. Plan Is Said to Significantly Reduce Air Support for NATO in Europe

The plan, outlined in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.