U.S., Iran Delay Talks in High-Stakes Game of Chicken

The White House paused plans to send Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan after Tehran held its negotiators back at the last minute

How Cybercrime Became a Leading Industry in ‘Scambodia’

Crime syndicates in Cambodia corrupt officials, enslave workers and fleece victims worldwide

The Rise of Apple’s New CEO: A Hardware Expert Takes Over in the AI Era

John Ternus must help Apple catch up in the AI race as it looks for its next big hit

U.A.E. Asks U.S. About a Wartime Financial Lifeline

Emirati officials speak with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about accessing dollars if Middle East conflict drags on

The Threat of a Beautiful Monster

When a lake born from a melting Himalayan glacier burst, a wall of water tore through villages below

Behind Trump’s Public Bravado on the War, He Grapples With His Own Fears

The president’s impulsive style has never before been tested during a sustained military conflict; ruminating on Jimmy Carter

Seeing Queen Elizabeth II as The Fashion Influencer of Her Time

A Buckingham Palace show is the largest-ever exhibition of clothing worn by the monarch

Big Oil Plows Billions Into Far-Flung Drilling Sites to Escape Iran Turmoil

Exxon, Chevron and others turn to Africa and South America for next generation of prospects

The Mystery of Why You Can’t Buy a Mac Mini Right Now

The scarcity of Apple’s littlest Mac comes at a time of high interest from AI power users and a potential product refresh

‘Bombs Fell Like Rain’: The Israeli Attack That Hit 100 Lebanese Targets in 90 Seconds

The strikes Israel says were aimed at midlevel Hezbollah operatives killed hundreds and hit usually calm seaside Beirut neighborhoods

Did Medical Neglect Kill Soccer Hero Maradona? A Criminal Trial Seeks Answers

Six years after the Argentine legend died of heart failure, his doctors and nurses are facing homicide charges

Why Everyone Hates the Ivy League

A new Yale internal report carries a message for the campus: check liberal bias, introduce more merit in admissions and reduce preferences for legacies

Iran’s Shadow Fleet Meets Its Match in U.S. Blockade

A network of vessels has helped Iran evade sanctions but naval patrols pose a new challenge

Naval Blockades Have Won Wars but Sometimes at Great Cost

From ancient Greece to the Cold War, belligerents have fought for control over shipping

Why Developers in NYC Are Suddenly Obsessed With the Number 99

A city program offers new incentives for buildings with less than 100 units—and developers have gotten creative to squeeze in bigger projects

Iran’s Regime Has Changed—for the Worse

The U.S.-Israeli attack fast-tracked the ascent of hard-liners and apocalyptic religious followers, raising doubts about a lasting peace

Trump Aims to Force a Quick Iran Deal With a Slow Squeeze

After president said other countries will join the military effort, none have. The White House says the operation is unfolding ‘perfectly'

Why Pope Leo Is Such a Challenging Opponent for Trump

Pontiff is more popular than the president—and is a methodical political operator

Fight Over Feta Strains America’s Ties With Europe

The Trump administration has persuaded some nations in trade deals to let U.S. producers use food names that EU claims for itself

Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out

The Continent is drawing up a contingency for greater European involvement as tensions rise over Iran war