- Iran War Live Updates: Israel Says It Has Killed Iran’s De Facto Leaderby The New York Times on March 17, 2026 at 1:22 pm
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said. His death would deal another severe blow to […]
- Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iranby Yeganeh Torbati on March 17, 2026 at 1:22 pm
As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more […]
- In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,’ Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidencyby Peter Baker on March 17, 2026 at 1:13 pm
The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.
- Here’s the latest.by Aaron Boxerman, Ronen Bergman, Farnaz Fassihi and Aurelien Breeden on March 17, 2026 at 1:12 pm
- Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guaranteesby Vivian Nereim on March 17, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy […]
- Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.by Elisabetta Povoledo on March 17, 2026 at 12:58 pm
The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.
- At Least 23 Killed in Nigeria as Insurgent Attacks Go On Despite U.S. Helpby Ismail Alfa and Saikou Jammeh on March 17, 2026 at 11:45 am
A teaching hospital and two markets in the city of Maiduguri were hit in what a military spokesman said were suicide bombings by Boko Haram.
- We Traced How U.S. Guns Get to Mexican Cartelsby Paulina Villegas, Rebecca Suner, Jon Miller, Gabriel Blanco, Joey Sendaydiego, Stephanie Swart, Paul Ratje for The New York Times and Guillermo Alvarez on March 17, 2026 at 11:35 am
Gun traffickers have quietly moved what they say is an unprecedented number of weapons from the United States to Mexico. Our reporter Paulina Villegas followed […]
- Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul, Officials in Afghanistan Sayby Safiullah Padshah and Elian Peltier on March 17, 2026 at 11:21 am
The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that its victims included civilians. Pakistan said it had targeted an ammunitions […]
- After Pulling Back, Oil Prices Resume Their Riseby The New York Times on March 17, 2026 at 11:12 am
Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.
- What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Officialby Farnaz Fassihi and Amelia Nierenberg on March 17, 2026 at 10:45 am
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.
- Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.by Jeanna Smialek on March 17, 2026 at 10:29 am
European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.
- Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relationsby Ravi Mattu on March 17, 2026 at 10:04 am
President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Cuba Ready to Accept Outside Investment, Top Official Saysby Annie Correal, Jack Nicas and Frances Robles on March 17, 2026 at 9:41 am
President Trump’s words came amid a nationwide blackout and as a top Cuban official said his country would move to open the economy to foreign investors.
- Another Tanker Is Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuzby John Yoon on March 17, 2026 at 9:35 am
The ship was struck near an Emirati port, in the first such attack in five days. The United Arab Emirates also said it was intercepting Iranian drones and […]
- China is Tight-Lipped on Trump’s Request to Delay His Xi Summitby Alexandra Stevenson on March 17, 2026 at 9:22 am
After President Trump said he needed to postpone his meeting in Beijing with Xi Jinping, a spokesman for China said officials were still discussing the timing […]
- Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuzby Michael D. Shear on March 17, 2026 at 9:05 am
While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.
- As Carney Seeks New Alliances for Canada, He Looks Away on Human Rightsby Ian Austen on March 17, 2026 at 9:03 am
Canada’s prime minister chooses pragmatism in a turbulent world, which means doing business with countries that do not share Canada’s democratic values. […]
- Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartelsby Paulina Villegas and Paul Ratje on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 am
A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border […]
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