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Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

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What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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Is Latin America Abandoning Cuba?

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

President Trump is turning up the pressure on Cuba, but other Latin American countries, even those on the left, are staying quiet. We look at why.

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Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “decapitation has its limits,” an analyst warns.

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A Smelly Ice Cream Ad Tempts Few London Commuters

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Magnum Ice Cream is scaling back a scented ad at King’s Cross station after commuters complained that the aroma was “sickly” and “artificial.”

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China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to visit Beijing.

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As Trump belittled European allies, the Irish leader pushed back, gently.

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

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Gas Prices Keep Rising as Seasonal Changes Add to Oil Price Pressure

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Shipping routes crucial to global commerce remained disrupted as the conflict in the Middle East continued.

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Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The death of Iran’s top national security official has ignited concern about the country’s future.

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The Iran War Is Pushing Some Countries to Cut Back On Energy Use

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

As the conflict enters its third week, some nations are trying to reduce energy use, including a mandatory energy holiday in Sri Lanka.

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U.N. Says Attacks on Iran Set to Drive Hunger to Record Levels

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Tens of millions more people around the world could face acute hunger as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping and drive up oil prices.

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Tribunal Calls for Retrial of the Vatican’s ‘Trial of the Century’

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Three years ago, the Vatican’s criminal court convicted a cardinal for the first time in history. Now, an appeals court has ruled there were irregularities in his prosecution.

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An ‘Unprecedented’ Outbreak of Meningitis Raises Alarm in Britain

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Two people have died in an outbreak of meningococcal disease. Many cases were traced to a nightclub in Canterbury that is popular with students at the University of Kent.

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We Traced How U.S. Guns Get to Mexican Cartels

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

Gun traffickers have quietly moved what they say is an unprecedented number of weapons from the United States to Mexico. Our reporter Paulina Villegas followed the trail of these guns.

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Inside the Supply Line Delivering American Guns to Mexican Cartels

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

A surge of weapons is flowing from the U.S. to Mexico. These firearms — sourced from gun shops, shows, websites and apps — are funneled across the border to fuel the country’s most violent crimes.

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Israel’s Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

As Iran’s top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.

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Another Tanker Is Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Mar 17, 2026

The ship was struck near an Emirati port, in the first such attack in five days. The United Arab Emirates also said it was intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.

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