Iran Threatens Ships Over Trump Plan to Break Iran’s Blockade

A senior Iranian military official warned that any vessel that tries to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission would be “at risk.”

Rubio to Visit Rome, Officials Say, After Trump’s Feud With Pope and Meloni

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for defending the pontiff.

Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade

Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.

What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed

Evidence shared at hearings show how disabled alarms, flammable materials and ignored warnings contributed to the deaths of 168 people in the complex.

With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli 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.

Chasing Stardom in Korea Nearly Destroyed Ejae. Then Came ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’

Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.

Inside The Old Skydiving Plane Hunting Drones in Ukraine

As Russian drones overwhelm Ukraine’s vast air defenses, civilian volunteers are stepping in to take them down. The New York Times takes flight with a crew that’s turned an old skydiving plane into a drone hunter.

The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.

Hong Kong Residents Return to Burned Homes

Residents of Wang Fuk Court were recently allowed back home for the first time in months after a fire raged across their apartment complex in Hong Kong.