Mass Layoffs Hit Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures

Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield

The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.

‘No Seat for Me’: Virginia Democrats Are Forced to Play Musical Chairs

A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.

Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about the 2028 presidential nomination.

Trump Celebrated Victory in Venezuela. Will That Bring Its People Back?

Dire conditions prompted an exodus from the country. After its leader’s ousting, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.

How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals

Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.

A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

10 Days That Shook the House Map and Democratic Confidence

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress

U.S. Job Market Remained Solid in April, Even as Energy Costs Rose

Data showed that employers added 115,000 jobs and unemployment was steady at 4.3 percent.

When You’re ‘Fired From Retirement’

People return to work for many reasons, but the biggest is financial need. As costs remain high, more retirees could be looking to re-enter the job market.

Tehran Accuses U.S. of ‘Reckless’ Attacks After Exchange of Fire in Strait

Iran’s foreign minister accused the U.S. of undermining diplomacy as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Tehran’s response to a peace proposal was expected today.

China Sees a ‘Giant With a Limp’ as U.S. Drains Weapons on War in Iran

America’s ability to deter China in a war over Taiwan is weakened, Chinese analysts say, giving Beijing leverage in an upcoming summit with President Trump.

U.A.E. Expels Pakistani Workers, as Pakistan’s Peacemaking Creates a Rift

As Pakistan mediates between the U.S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.

War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence

The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.

The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank

Even if the waterway reopened today, oil would take more than a month to reach consumers. The economic shock from the war in Iran could take far longer to ease.

World in Waiting Game Over Iran’s Response to U.S. Peace Proposal

Trump to Host Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs

President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.

German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran

Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.

White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him

Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Claims Progress in Talks

Oil prices fell sharply after President Trump announced there had been “great progress” toward a deal with Iran. The U.S. paused an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

5 Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Incumbents Who Defied President in Indiana

President Trump sought revenge against legislators who wouldn’t approve redistricting. Only one of them prevailed, and one race is too close to call.

In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory

Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.

Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities

Trump Promised Transparency in Venezuela, but Oil Secrets Linger

U.S. and Venezuelan officials have promised a new era of accountability after Nicolás Maduro’s downfall. But Venezuela’s oil industry remains a black hole.

Hegseth Calls U.S. Military Effort in Strait of Hormuz Defensive and Temporary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. naval efforts to escort ships through the strait were a defensive effort, after an Iranian official warned of escalation.

What to Know About the Growing Saudi Arabia-U.A.E. Rift

Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the War

Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at South Korea’s LG

An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the family behind the conglomerate divides its assets.

Tehran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Its Blockade

President Trump said the U.S. would help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened to attack vessels traveling through the waterway without its permission.

Oil Jumps as Iran Resists Trump’s Offer to Help Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

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.

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?

With World Distracted by War, Extremist 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.

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.

What to Know About the Mideast Standoff

Behind Voting Rights Case, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”

Indiana Republicans Defied Trump. Will Voters Punish Them for It?

The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps.

The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico

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

Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

President Trump’s push to punish political enemies in his party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries in which he’s backed challengers.

These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?

Three representatives who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they were out to name and shame more offenders.

U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the war in Iran.

Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but, after years of struggle, was in its second bankruptcy in two years.

Maduro Is Gone. Venezuela’s Many Problems Are Not.

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.