Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
Tehran is seeking fees of between 5% and 7% of the price of cargoes from ships using the strait Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Strange Shame’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.
Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks
Roughly 130-140 ships would typically transit the waterway before the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28 Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026—REUTERS Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday … Read more
Pakistan sweep USA 3-0 in ITF Masters World Team Championships opener
Pakistan’s over-45 men’s tennis team made a flying start to its ITF Masters World Team Championships campaign, defeating the United States 3-0 in their opening tie in Lisbon, Portugal. The second-seeded Pakistan side delivered a dominant performance against a strong American team, showcasing the experience and quality of its seasoned players on the international stage. … Read more
Iranian president reaffirms support for Palestine, backs Hamas-led negotiation decisions
Masoud Pezeshkian tells Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya Palestine remains top priority of Iran’s foreign policy Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Photo: Reuters/ File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the Palestinian cause on Wednesday, saying Iran would back decisions taken by Hamas and other Palestinian factions in negotiations, according to the Iranian presidency. … Read more
Does Your Relationship Need a ‘Mental Load’ Coach?
Zach Watson, a self-described “recovering man-child,” advises other men about how to take on their fair share of household labor.