Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points
The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
Mass Stampede at Haitian Tourist Site Leaves Dozens Dead
The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.
What to Know as Hungary Votes in Elections Watched by the World
With Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.
Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.
Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.
Who Is Peter Magyar, the Main Rival to Viktor Orban in Hungary’s Election?
Mr. Magyar’s challenge in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.
Who Is Viktor Orban?
Hungary’s prime minister, once a liberal activist, has governed for the past 16 years as a champion of “illiberal democracy.”
Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.
Nguyen Van Loc was persecuted for performing Hanoi’s old romantic music during (and after) the Vietnam War. He can’t stop. He won’t stop.
U.S. and Iran Hold Peace Talks in Pakistan
At a historic meeting in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance and senior Iranian officials were seeking to make a fragile truce permanent.
U.S. Moves to Deport Son of Prominent Figure in Iranian Revolution
Federal agents arrested a man whose mother served as a spokeswoman for the Islamist embassy captors during the hostage crisis that began in 1979.