Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official Says
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with the United States, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
Oil set for second weekly gain as US ramps up pressure on Iran
[ Brent, WTI dip Friday but post weekly gains as Hormuz shipping halves amid stalled peace talks Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Oil prices edged lower on Friday but were on track for a second … Read more
Muslim Charity in Britain Faces Scrutiny for Possible Links to Hamas
British regulators are investigating Al-Khair Foundation after U.S. prosecutors accused a man affiliated with the group of funding terrorism.
6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
8 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record
England skipper Joe Root raises his bat after reaching his 68th Test fifty against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. Photo: AFP England captain Joe Root further enhanced his reputation as one of Test cricket’s most prolific batters on Thursday, equalling Indian great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most half-centuries in the history of the format … Read more
Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants
Supreme Court bans ‘hulla parties’ that use fire to drive herds away, orders survey on corridors used for movement India is home to the majority of the world’s remaining wild Asian elephants, like this herd bathing in Assam. PHOTO: AFP India’s top court has ordered tough new steps to protect wild elephant herds as habitat … Read more
Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
[Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
Bryan Johnson Wants to Live Forever. But Why?
The longevity guru intensely monitors his diet and health. At a dinner party, he was asked about his quest for immortality. There was silence.
Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic
Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread.