The Gravity of the War in Iran

Many countries want nothing to do with the fighting in Iran. They’re being pulled in anyway.

Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of Torpedoed Ship, Remain in Limbo

Sri Lanka has kept more than 250 sailors in protective custody since the early days of the war. Iran wants them back, but Sri Lanka is unsure what to do with them.

Zelensky Sends Negotiators to the U.S., Hoping to Revive Peace Talks

The Ukrainian president has said he has a “very bad feeling” about the effects of the Iran conflict on Ukraine’s own war.

Fidel Castro’s Grandson Flaunts Beer, Nikes and Trump Jokes on Instagram

Sandro Castro has drawn scrutiny for his Instagram posts in which he flaunts a life of luxury while using satire to point out the very deterioration his family’s leadership helped create.

No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing

Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.

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Chelsea Chief Under Abramovich Could Face Scrutiny Over Soccer Cheating

A former key aide to the Russian oligarch would face an investigation into her time overseeing the Premier League club should she return to soccer.

A Public Holiday Every Week? Sri Lankans Bemoan the Enforced Day Off.

The island’s government, rationing fuel amid shortages from the Iran war, surprised residents by imposing an unusual four-day week.

​At Least 10 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire

Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.

Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran

In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran’s government.