Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Marines Arrive in Middle East, as Houthis Enter War

A U.S. official said that earlier an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured around two dozen U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.

Published: March 28, 2026, 10:29 pm

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say

Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.

Published: March 28, 2026, 7:14 pm

Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

Published: March 28, 2026, 6:06 pm

Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast

The Ukrainian president visited the Middle East, where he sought to shift his country from a recipient of military aid to a supplier.

Published: March 28, 2026, 7:53 pm

Airstrikes batter a university and residential zones in Tehran.

Published: March 28, 2026, 8:23 pm

On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight

These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.

Published: March 28, 2026, 7:52 pm

In Dubai, a famed horse race goes on, despite the war.

Published: March 28, 2026, 10:22 pm

Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs

Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:38 pm

Man in Paris Accused of Attempted Attack on Bank of America

Prosecutors say the police thwarted an attacker as he was trying to detonate explosives. The episode is being investigated as possible terrorism.

Published: March 28, 2026, 7:27 pm

Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt are expected in Islamabad on Sunday as the Pakistani government strives to find a diplomatic solution to the war.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:21 pm

Castro Heirs Emerge Across Cuba’s Political Scene Amid Energy Crisis and Trump Threats

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba’s political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the “Cuban Delcy?”

Published: March 28, 2026, 8:21 pm

Can This Russian Bakery Survive a 3,500% Tax Increase?

The challenges faced by a small-business owner near Moscow highlight how Russia’s war-drained economy is on the doorstep of a major crisis.

Published: March 28, 2026, 4:26 pm

UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.

Published: March 27, 2026, 9:36 am

Nepal’s New Prime Minister, Former Rapper Balendra Shah, Sworn In

A leaked report on the deadly violence and mass arson that broke out last year has put the new leader under pressure to ensure accountability.

Published: March 27, 2026, 6:56 am

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday

The war with Iran escalated on Saturday as the Iran-allied Houthis joined the conflict and Israel bombarded Tehran with airstrikes.

Published: March 28, 2026, 10:24 pm

F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

Published: March 28, 2026, 8:15 pm

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Entertaining out-of-town visitors can yield ideas for how to live more intentionally in your everyday life.

Published: March 28, 2026, 11:02 am

Winter’s Gloomy Spirit Lifts as Baseball’s Blue Jays Land

In Canada, mercurial weather in March and April is known as false spring, but Blue Jays’ opening day delivered spiritual spring on a winter cold night. We’ll take it.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:22 pm

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Published: March 28, 2026, 8:44 pm

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday

American officials sought to temper concerns of a possibly expanding military incursion after the Pentagon’s decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:02 am

Strikes on Iranian Industry Expand Blows to Civilian Economy

After Israel said it would intensify attacks on Iran’s industrial infrastructure, major steel plants and other vital plants were struck.

Published: March 27, 2026, 10:22 pm

Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel

Two ships turned back after being warned not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran said strikes in the country had hit a uranium processing plant and industrial sites.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:51 am

Government Trolls Sling Memes in the Online Trenches of Mideast War

Officials in Tehran and Washington alike are trading taunts in English, often using American pop culture references.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:34 am

Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say

France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:12 pm

Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi

Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:11 pm

Iran Tried to Use a Famed Director’s Home to Push Its War Narrative. His Son Fired Back.

The Tehran home of the acclaimed Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami was damaged in strikes this week. His son Ahmad pushed back on efforts by the government to seize on his legacy.

Published: March 27, 2026, 6:40 pm

U.N. Report Documents Sectarian Violence in Syria That Killed Over 1,700

Investigators said the government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa had done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druse civilians in July 2025.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:38 pm

Noelia Castillo Ramos Dies in Spain After Winning Right to End Her Life

Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, who was in chronic physical and psychological pain, had sought an assisted death since 2024, but her father sued to prevent it.

Published: March 27, 2026, 6:03 pm

Actress Says She’s Found Her Secret Online Abuser: Her Husband

Collien Fernandes said her spouse had posted deepfakes of her. The account, disputed by her husband, spurred outrage, protests and parliamentary debates in Germany.

Published: March 27, 2026, 10:41 pm

Iran Moves to Formalize Toll Plan in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has effectively closed off the critical waterway, turning back container ships on Friday, and Iranian lawmakers are considering whether to formalize charging fees to pass.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:05 pm

Global Food Supply Faces a Dangerous Bottleneck as Iran War Persists

Fertilizer prices are climbing as a result of disruptions in the Middle East, putting global food supplies at risk.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:43 pm

Did Scientists Just Detect an Exploding Black Hole?

An underwater observatory recently detected a startlingly energetic cosmic neutrino. One possible cause involves a phenomenon that so far exists only in theory.

Published: March 27, 2026, 11:43 pm

Energy Crisis Forces India’s Eateries to Adapt

A small street stall and a big restaurant chain in India rethought how to cook after the war in the Middle East squeezed their supply of liquified petroleum gas.

Published: March 27, 2026, 2:00 pm

Soaring Diesel Prices Set Off Transport Strike in Philippines

Transport workers in Manila walked off the job to protest the rising cost of fuel, as the war in the Middle East causes a national energy emergency.

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:03 pm

Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Zelensky says.

Published: March 27, 2026, 11:55 am

Video: Stranded Humpback Whale Beats the Odds and Swims Out to Sea

In an unexpected breakthrough, the 40-foot mammal was freed and swam to deeper water on Friday morning through a channel that rescuers had dug for it.

Published: March 27, 2026, 4:35 pm

U.K. Police to Reinvestigate Sex Crime Allegations Against Andrew Tate

A police force in England said it would look again at allegations against the influencer from 11 years ago. Mr. Tate was not charged in the case and denies any wrongdoing.

Published: March 27, 2026, 10:27 am

Rubio Is Expected to Press G7 Allies Over Strait of Hormuz During Meeting

The meeting in France is slated to discuss efforts to stop the war in the Middle East, end Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile development, and reopen maritime trade routes.

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:13 pm

Europeans Are Angry at Trump, but Often Forgiving of Americans

A generation ago, foreign fury over the Iraq invasion often blurred into anti-Americanism. Now, some Europeans seem ready to distinguish between the president and the American people.

Published: March 27, 2026, 11:46 am

Resurgent Inflation Tests Faith in Fed’s Willingness to Tame It

The war in the Middle East risks worsening an inflation problem that the Federal Reserve has struggled for years to subdue.

Published: March 27, 2026, 2:13 pm

U.S. May Label Brazilian Gangs as Terror Groups, After Push by the Bolsonaros

The Trump administration is weighing declaring Brazil’s two largest drug gangs terrorist groups, after lobbying by the sons of jailed former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Published: March 27, 2026, 5:41 pm

Lee Geun-an, Infamous ‘Torture Master’ Under South Korean Dictator, Dies at 88

The name of Mr. Lee, a former police inspector, had long incited fear and hatred in the country.

Published: March 27, 2026, 6:11 pm

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Published: March 28, 2026, 1:46 am

The Faroe Islands, Wary After Greenland, Vote for Change

Statehood had been a key issue in this tiny Danish archipelago before President Trump threatened Greenland. Now, Faroese voters are focused more on their own economy than geopolitics.

Published: March 27, 2026, 3:48 pm

In Sleepy Town on Strait of Hormuz, War Rages Just Over Horizon

For centuries, an Omani exclave has been defined by a peculiar duality: rugged isolation and proximity to one of the world’s most important trade routes.

Published: March 27, 2026, 4:01 am

The German Military Tightens Its Social Media Rules

Military members sharing clips on Instagram and TikTok have helped recruit badly needed new soldiers, but Bundeswehr officials said they are concerned about security.

Published: March 27, 2026, 4:01 am

Italy Says It Recovered $23 Million Stolen From Ursula Andress, First ‘Bond Girl’

The Swiss actress Ursula Andress, whose breakthrough came in “Dr. No” in 1962, accused a former wealth manager of embezzlement. He died in an apparent suicide last year.

Published: March 27, 2026, 5:31 pm

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

For a second time, President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: March 27, 2026, 4:02 am

As Markets Revolt in the Face of War, Trump Extends Iran Deadline

Just after stocks ended another bruising day, the president took to social media to promote progress in talks with Iran.

Published: March 27, 2026, 1:00 am

Rubio Says Allies Should Help Secure Strait by Iran for Oil and Gas Ships

The secretary of state said the United States and Iran were passing messages to each other as he headed to France for a diplomatic meeting of the Group of 7 nations.

Published: March 27, 2026, 3:56 am

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Prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi go way beyond sports and politics. We take a closer look.

Published: March 27, 2026, 7:07 am

Pakistan, Playing Mediator Between U.S. and Iran, Is Calling Several Countries

Washington, Tehran, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Istanbul and Brussels have all received calls as Pakistan plays mediator between the United States and Iran.

Published: March 27, 2026, 3:24 pm

Trump Extends Iran Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Stocks Tumble

President Trump pivoted after escalating threats. Israel also announced it had killed an Iranian commander leading efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz to almost all shipping traffic.

Published: March 27, 2026, 6:41 am

Scientists Filmed a Whale Birth. The Surprise: Mom Had Many Helpers.

The episode, involving a group of sperm whales, adds to evidence that humans aren’t the only species that gets some form of assistance during and after delivery.

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:04 pm

Europeans Worry Russia Is Preparing to Deliver Drones to Iran

The drones are an improved version of a weapon that Iran sent to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.

Published: March 27, 2026, 12:35 am

Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful

Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.

Published: March 28, 2026, 9:50 pm

G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown

The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.

Published: March 28, 2026, 9:40 pm

F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

Published: March 28, 2026, 8:15 pm

‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda

Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.

Published: March 28, 2026, 9:20 pm

No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos

It’s the third time that the coalition behind the “No Kings” movement has organized events to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations were planned.

Published: March 28, 2026, 10:37 pm

A Downturn in Las Vegas Could Signal Tough Times for the Nation

The high rollers may still be crowding the tables, but high prices and pinched discretionary incomes are driving a sharp drop-off in visitors to Las Vegas as Nevada’s governor runs for re-election.

Published: March 28, 2026, 6:58 pm

On CPAC’s Main Stage, Fissures in the Party Trump Remade

The Conservative Political Action Conference typically seeks to establish orthodoxy with its roster of speakers. This year, organizers created space for dissent, highlighting ongoing schisms in the MAGA movement.

Published: March 28, 2026, 4:59 pm

Wild Ultimatums and ‘Bombing Our Little Hearts Out’: A Portrait of Trump at War

President Trump has vacillated between boasting about U.S. military superiority and deep frustration that his war of choice is not always having the desired effects.

Published: March 28, 2026, 4:03 pm

A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around

Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?

Published: March 28, 2026, 9:35 pm

Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?

Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose.

Published: March 28, 2026, 7:06 pm

Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time

Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.

Published: March 28, 2026, 8:11 pm

Trump Says Middle East Is ‘Saved’ as Iran Strikes Injure U.S. Troops in Gulf

At a Saudi event, the president said Iran was “begging to make a deal,” seemingly unaware of reports that an Iranian strike on a Saudi base had injured American troops.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:33 am

Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say

The combined missile and drone attack amounted to one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses in the course of the monthlong war with Iran.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:28 am

Clavicular, an Internet Narcissus, Is Arrested After Posting a Fight Video

The influencer, known for promoting handsomeness, is accused of arranging a brawl between two women. Separately, the authorities are investigating a video showing him shooting an alligator.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:44 am

U.S. Antitank Mines Discovered in Neighborhood in Iran

Photos and video verified by The New York Times show mines dispensed by cluster bombs in a village a few miles from a missile site.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:18 am

Judge Agrees to Drop Charges Against Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Death

The Trump administration had asked the court to dismiss the charges, describing them as an example of “weaponized federal overreach” by the Biden administration.

Published: March 27, 2026, 11:59 pm

Arrest Made in ‘Lovers Lane Murders,’ a 1990 Cold Case in Houston

The authorities charged a Lincoln, Neb., man with capital murder in the brutal killings of a young couple whose bodies were found in a wooded area.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:17 am

Man Accused of Killing Loyola University Chicago Student to Remain in Jail

Jose Medina, who is accused of being in the country illegally, is charged with murder in the death of Sheridan Gorman, a freshman at Loyola University Chicago.

Published: March 27, 2026, 11:13 pm

How Long a Wait at Security? For Many Passengers, It Was Anyone’s Guess.

As T.S.A. staff shortages continued on Friday, some airports saw interminably long wait times, while others barely had a wait at all, adding to travelers’ confusion.

Published: March 28, 2026, 2:10 pm

When Will TSA Workers Be Paid? Here’s What We Know

President Trump on Friday directed the Homeland Security Department to pay thousands of airport security officers.

Published: March 28, 2026, 12:07 am