Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:38 ISTThe U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes.
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:01 ISTThe president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
Oil Prices Climb on Renewed Hostilities in Middle East
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:30 ISTOil prices jumped after the U.S. said it shot down four Iranian attack drones, casting doubt once again on the prospects for a peace deal.
Iran War Lifts a Second Inflation Reading to Highest Level Since 2023
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:30 ISTOfficials at the central bank have embraced the possibility of higher interest rates to get resurgent price pressures under control.
Why Texas Students Are Being Tackled and Tasered, and Trump’s Latest Target for Retribution
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:30 ISTPlus, inside the hunt for cheap gas.
Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry of E. Jean Carroll, Who Accused Trump of Rape
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:19 ISTMs. Carroll, who prevailed in a civil trial after accusing President Trump of sexual abuse, is the latest target in a Justice Department campaign going after his perceived enemies.
These Are Some of the Trump Justice Dept.’s Targets
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:09 ISTWhen he returned to office, President Trump vowed revenge against those he said had challenged or defied him. Here’s an incomplete list of the people his Justice Department has targeted.
‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30 ISTMany Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either: “Both parties kind of get it wrong.”
Jill Biden’s Reaction to Biden’s 2024 Debate: ‘He’s Having a Stroke’
Thu, 28 May 2026 03:30 IST“I had never, ever seen Joe like that,” the former first lady told CBS News. “Before or since.”
James Talarico Opens Texas Senate Campaign Against Ken Paxton With Houston Rally
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28 ISTPersonal attacks and a packed campaign rally set the tone for what is likely to be a rancorous contest in Texas for U.S. Senate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Massie Visits Greene in Costa Rica for Fishing and ‘Spicy’ Political Talks
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:25 ISTThe two Republican critics of President Trump — Thomas Massie, who lost his House primary last week, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress — met up in the tropics.
The Nonfiction Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30 ISTMemoirs, histories, true crime, investigations and much more.
The Novels Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30 ISTNew fiction from Maggie O’Farrell, Ann Patchett, Colson Whitehead, Silvia Moreno-Garcia and much more.
Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.
Thu, 28 May 2026 03:39 ISTThe motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.
What is Trump’s $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund?
Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00 ISTThe Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president’s allies.
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00 ISTThe deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
Thu, 28 May 2026 03:16 ISTThe surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.
‘Vibrant as Ever’: Harvard’s Jewish Life Thrives as Trump Investigates
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30 ISTTrump officials have focused on episodes during protests over the war in Gaza at Harvard and other schools. Jews on campus describe a changed atmosphere.
What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30 ISTA key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.
Bare-Knuckle Tactics and Brash Promises: How Howard Lutnick Operates
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30 ISTBefore becoming U.S. commerce secretary, Mr. Lutnick controlled 818 companies. A review of their dealings sheds light on his freewheeling first year in government.
4 Takeaways From The Times’s Reporting on Howard Lutnick
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30 ISTThe New York Times examined the dealings of 818 companies controlled by the U.S. commerce secretary, documenting a history of bare-knuckle tactics that extended into his time in government.
Online Scams Have Evolved in the A.I. Era. Here’s What to Do.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:36 ISTA criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.
Streaming TV Bundles Grow in Popularity
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:32 ISTCompanies and their customers are embracing bundled streaming packages — but for different reasons.
The Google Insider Trading Case Hits Polymarket
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:33 ISTCharges against a Google employee who bet on Polymarket have raised concerns that the issue may dent momentum in the fast-growing sector.
In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:52 ISTThe billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them.
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:31 ISTEnglish’s hybrid history, silent letters and overcomplicated rules are what make the competition fierce.
How to Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:31 ISTNearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Washington for a chance at glory and a $50,000 cash prize.
Big Swells of Rancor Are Capsizing America
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:03 ISTTexas just got a lot more interesting.
What Cubans Really Think About Trump
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:05 ISTA filmmaker asks residents of the embattled island what they would say to the U.S. president.
A Violent Education
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:33 ISTWe look at an extraordinary investigation into police officers in Texas schools.
Jimmy Kimmel Can Hardly Believe the Reality of L.A.’s Mayoral Race
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:03 IST“Mayor should not be your first job,” the host said of the former reality show star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who is polling in second place.
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00 ISTMost people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Raid His Party Office
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:35 ISTAfter a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.
F.B.I. Arrests C.I.A. Official With $40 Million in Gold Bars in His Home
Thu, 28 May 2026 02:31 ISTThe only charge lodged against David Rush is that he inflated his academic credentials and obtained military leave pay worth tens of thousands of dollars.
The Real Story Behind “Pressure,” the Film About the D-Day Weather Forecast
Thu, 28 May 2026 14:30 ISTThe new film “Pressure” tells the story of the fateful D-Day weather forecast. Here’s what it got right and wrong from the historical record.
