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An Attack on Iran Carries Risks for the U.S., Experts Say
Iran’s medium‑range ballistic missiles are capable of traveling more than 1,200 miles, putting them in range of several American bases.
The U.S. last bombed Iran in June, striking three nuclear facilities.
Carney Visiting India, Australia and Japan to Build Canada’s ‘Middle Power’ Bonds
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India, Australia and Japan seeking deals to strengthen his country’s links to Indo-Pacific powers and break Canada’s dependence on the United States.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Calls Snap Elections in Denmark
Experts say Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is trying to capitalize on her success standing up to President Trump.
One Nation, an Anti-Immigration Party in Australia, Rises in Polls After Bondi Massacre
Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party have become more palatable for some Australians after the mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
Trump ‘Not Happy’ With Iran Talks, but Says He Remains Undecided on Strikes
President Trump said he had not made a final decision about whether to order military action against Iran.
Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.
What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals
Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.
Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.
Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer
The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?
The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.
After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers
The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.
Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair
A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter.
With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way.
With Possible Iran Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed
In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”
Iran’s Students Are Protesting Again. Here’s Why.
The unrest underlines the intensity of domestic discontent, even as Tehran’s government grapples with the threat of U.S. strikes. Here’s what to know.
Venezuela’s Capital, Laid Low by Misrule, Is Stirring Back to Life
New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe — with big exceptions. Could a revival be on the horizon?
Were Duterte’s Speeches Orders to Kill or Hyperbole?
Judges at the International Criminal Court have heard starkly different interpretations this week of the words of former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.
Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in ‘Open War’ Against Taliban Regime
The airstrikes came hours after Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions and follow months of worsening relations between the neighboring countries.