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On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.

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Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

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Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

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U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense

NYT USA Apr 25, 2026

The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.

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Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

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Kenyan Court Strikes Down Ruling Protecting Right to Abortion

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The decision, in a country where thousands of women die yearly from unsafe abortions, held that abortions deprive unborn children of the “right to life.”

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Drivers Stranded Overnight on Alberta, Canada, Highways After Snowstorm

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they were working to rescue those stranded and deliver supplies like food, fuel and medicine.

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U.S. Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Shadow Fleet

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The Treasury Department also targeted a top independent Chinese refinery that it said was a major buyer of Iranian petroleum.

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Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

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A Disputed Jet Deal and Pressure From the Trump Administration Shake Peru’s Government

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

Pressure from Washington helped drive a disputed deal forward, triggering resignations and raising questions about sovereignty.

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Turkey Passes Legislation to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The government says the measure, which must be signed into law by the president, will protect minors. Critics worry it will threaten free speech and privacy online.

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How Jet Fuel Shortages Could Affect Summer Travel to Europe and Beyond

NYT Europe Apr 24, 2026

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices. European vacations are looking a lot less affordable.

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Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.

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Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Tested by Escalating Clashes

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.

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Britain and Spain Reject Reported Plans by Trump to Punish Them

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

An internal Pentagon email, reported by the Reuters news agency, suggested Washington was reviewing options to penalize the two nations for insufficiently supporting the war in Iran.

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As Putin Orders That the Economy Be Fixed, Russia Grasps for Solutions

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.

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Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.

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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.

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Netanyahu Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer and Underwent Radiation Therapy

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The Israeli leader had surgery in 2024 for an enlarged prostate. More recently, follow-up care detected a tumor, his office disclosed on Friday.

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The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

NYT Europe Apr 24, 2026

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”

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Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

New York Times Apr 24, 2026

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.

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