Cubans Are Anxious, Desperate and Hoping for Change as the U.S. Confronts Havana

Rising pressure from the Trump administration stirs thoughts of transformation

How Iran Got to the Nuclear Threshold on the Watch of Three U.S. Presidents

Tehran expanded its atomic program after Trump quit the 2015 nuclear deal and then accelerated its work under Biden

Inside the Tiny Oil Sheikhdom Cut Off by the Iran War

Kuwait never fully rebounded from Iraq invasion in 1990; now, it is reeling again

U.S. Seized Iran-Linked Oil Tanker in the Indian Ocean

Move comes as Trump keeps economic pressure on Iran amid threats to resume military strikes

How Nicki Minaj Became Trump’s ‘No. 1 Fan’

The rap superstar is throwing her weight behind the White House agenda after being courted by Trump’s 29-year-old celebrity whisperer

Is Honey Having a Beauty Moment?

Beauty brands, trying to solve for inflammation and sensitive skin, turn to one of the oldest ingredients

See How Trump’s Accounts Were Busy Trading Big Tech Stocks

Trump’s investment accounts had a surge in activity, with more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter

China Is Throwing Christians in Jail, but This Pastor Refuses to Back Down

Ezra Jin kept his church going—and growing—through years of government intimidation. Now confined to a cell, his defiant faith is still rousing believers

The American Rebellion Against AI Is Gaining Steam

Booed commencement speakers, blocked data centers, plummeting poll numbers: Fast-growing industry has a faster-growing crisis

Here’s What Science Tells Us About the Risks of Hantavirus

Rare virus has high fatality rate and can spread through the air, research shows, though it is easier to contain than Covid-19

Trump Says Planned Iran Attack On Hold After Gulf Leaders’ Request

The pause on strikes set for Tuesday will allow negotiations to proceed on a potential deal with Tehran, president says

Can Drake’s New Album End Rap’s Cold Streak?

The Toronto rapper’s ‘Iceman’ is his first solo album since his bitter feud with Kendrick Lamar

Iran Seizes Chinese Security Ship Near Strait

The action near the Strait of Hormuz occurred the day the Trump-Xi summit began in Beijing, with Iran on the agenda

British Politics Is About to Get Even Messier

The looming contest between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and left-wing mayor Andy Burnham is spooking markets worried about Britain’s finances

How Eurovision Became a Global Soft Power Play

Five countries have boycotted Saturday’s final over Israel, but the contest has been colored by political and regional rivalries for decades

U.S. Airstrikes Kill About 20 Islamic State Fighters in Nigeria

Attacks come days after U.S., Nigerian forces killed a top Islamic State leader

French Prosecutors Have Identified More Victims in Epstein Probe

The Paris prosecutor’s office is seeking the potential victims’ testimony as it examines Epstein’s activities in France

‘A’ Grades Are Suddenly Everywhere Since the Arrival of ChatGPT

AI is accelerating grade inflation, research indicates, and making it harder for employers to size up graduates

The World Is Awash in Bourbon. That’s a Problem for Big Booze.

Distillers that added capacity during the pandemic are facing a hangover as more Americans pinch pennies and join the ranks of the sober-curious

See How China Is Gaining Power in Contested Waters

Chinese fishing vessels pushed within 150 miles of a U.S. naval base in Japan last month, the latest maneuver in a decadeslong campaign