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- Iran War Live Updates: Israel Agrees to 10-Day Cease-Fire in Lebanon April 16, 2026Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to pause attacks targeting Hezbollah but said Israeli troops would not withdraw. The truce, set to start at 5 p.m. Eastern time, could ease efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
- Russia Launches Largest Barrage on Ukrainian Cities in Months April 16, 2026At least 15 people died after Russia flew more than 700 drones and missiles across Ukrainian cities, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
- Bahrain Charges Intelligence Officer in the Death of a Detainee April 16, 2026The officer was charged with assault leading to death, in the case of a man who was accused by Bahraini authorities of espionage during a domestic crackdown tied to the war in Iran.
- U.S. Completes Handover of Military Bases in Syria April 16, 2026The transition signals the end of a formal U.S. military presence in Syria for the first time in more than a decade.
- How Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Works April 16, 2026Our business reporter Peter Eavis breaks down how American military ships have blocked Iranian-linked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. encourages other vessels to make the passage.
- White House Shrugs Off Shaky Economy as War Exceeds Trump’s Timeline April 16, 2026Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.
- The Costa Rican Mountain Town Offering Sanctuary to Families Deported by Trump April 16, 2026In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. government.
- Pope Leo, Amid Standoff With Trump, Says ‘Woe to Those Who Manipulate Religion’ April 16, 2026For days, Pope Leo XIV has attracted criticism from President Trump and his allies for refusing to back the war in Iran. On Thursday, he reiterated his calls for peace.
- What the U.S. Blockade Means for Iran’s Economy April 16, 2026Putting a stop to Iranian shipping will further add to Iran’s economic pain, analysts said, but it might not be enough to force concessions or lessen the global energy crunch.
- Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure April 16, 2026The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.
- White House Declines to Offer Congress an Estimate of Iran War Cost April 16, 2026Russell T. Vought, the White House budget director, said the fluctuating nature of the U.S.-Israeli war made it difficult to pinpoint expenses.
- A Timeline of the Lebanon-Israel Relationship April 16, 2026Israeli and Lebanese officials this week met in Washington for direct talks between two nations, which have technically been at war since 1948.
- Rohingya Refugee Recounts Rescue From Capsizing Boat That Left Nearly 250 Others Missing April 16, 2026Hundreds of migrants from Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees, are feared dead after a boat to Malaysia overturned.
- Diplomacy Efforts to End the Wars in the Middle East Intensify April 16, 2026A flurry of diplomatic efforts was underway to halt the fighting in the Middle East.
- Why China Isn’t Pushing Iran to Accept U.S. Demands to End War April 16, 2026Despite the economic risks from the war, Beijing will likely stick to a hands-off approach. It is wary of being entangled in a conflict it opposed and has little sway over.
- South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison April 16, 2026The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt.
- Pakistan Looks to Play Peacemaker Between U.S. and Iran, Again April 16, 2026After talks in Islamabad last weekend led to a two-week cease-fire, Pakistan is offering to host another round in an attempt to sustain ongoing peace efforts.
- Shakespeare Bought One Property in London. Now We Know Exactly Where. April 16, 2026In confirming the precise location of William Shakespeare’s Blackfriars house, a British scholar raises fresh questions about what he intended to do with it.
- Russian Strikes Kill at Least 15 in Ukraine in Biggest Attack in Months April 16, 2026Moscow is again ramping up missile and drone attacks on civilian targets, dispelling any notion that a temporary cease-fire for Orthodox Easter might become more lasting.
- Orban’s Defeat Punctures Europe’s Far Right, but Also Offers It a Road Map April 16, 2026Corruption and economic mismanagement brought down Hungary’s authoritarian leader. Will his political disciples avoid those pitfalls?