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Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

House opposes Trump on immigration with move to help Haitians
The vote to advance a bill extending protections for Haitians marks the first time Republican lawmakers have voted this term to oppose Trump's immigration policy.

Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran
The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

Iranian sea trade blocked as six ships forced to turn back, U.S. military says
A U.S. blockade in effect since Monday has completely cut off Iran's sea trade, the U.S. military said after six merchant ships were prevented from leaving Iranian ports.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted ambassadors from the two neighboring states in what was described as a working group aimed at reaching a ceasefire.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

U.S. blockade has turned back six merchant ships leaving Strait of Hormuz
More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a "net," officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Trump says Iran talks may resume this week, but opposes enrichment compromise
The lead U.S. negotiator, Vice President JD Vance, has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran's offer would last up to five.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Rubio hosts Israel-Lebanon talks in D.C. Here's what to know.
The talks are aimed at securing a ceasefire in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon but are likely to be difficult.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Rubio to host Israel-Lebanon talks in D.C. Here's what to know.
The talks are aimed at securing a ceasefire in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon but are likely to be fraught with difficulty.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

How geography powers Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade
Even with a U.S. blockage, geography gives Iran an edge in the Strait of Hormuz, shaping control of a vital global chokepoint.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

World's oldest gorilla, known for her ‘dignified manner,' turns 69
Legend has it that Fatou was brought from Africa to France in the late 1950s by a sailor who then traded her to settle a bar bill.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

World's oldest gorilla, known for her dignified manner, turns 69
Legend has it that Fatou was brought from Africa to France in the late 1950s by a sailor who then traded her to settle a bar bill.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Peace with Iran hinges on nuclear compromise, and the two sides are miles apart
The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran's offer would last up to five.

Washington Post World News
Apr 14, 2026

Peace with Iran hinges on one side bowing to the other's nuclear demands
The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran's offer would last up to five.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

Hungary's opposition cheers Orban's fall but faces challenging transition
With his Tisza party jubilant over its win, Peter Magyar warned of difficulties ahead as his new government faces economic woes and Orban allies in high places.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE
The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program
Peace talks broke down over Iran's nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics
Veteran church observers say an open war of words between a pope and a U.S. president is unprecedented.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks rare feud with the Catholic Church
Veteran church observers say an open war of words between a pope and a U.S. president is unprecedented.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

U.S. naval blockade taking effect as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program
Peace talks broke down over Iran's nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

With U.S set to impose naval blockade, Iran warns it will strike back
Peace talks broke down over Iran's nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

Iran threatens to strike back against U.S. naval blockade
Peace talks broke down over Iran's nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 13, 2026

E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary's Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels
The Hungarian prime minister, a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy, turned thwarting E.U. policy into an art form but suffered a resounding election defeat.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Hungary's Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat
WIth record turnout, Hungarians chose to end the 16-year rule of the prime minister who was a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal Christian democracy.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Record voter turnout as Hungary's Viktor Orban fights for political survival
The U.S. president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal
The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy if Iran takes "our final and best offer."

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Inconclusive talks in Islamabad leave doubts about U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Before departing Pakistan without a deal, Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy only if Iran takes "our final and best offer."

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Hungarian election tests Trump's global reach as Orban fights for survival
The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Ceasefire means Netanyahu can't keep promises, many Israelis say as elections loom
Declaring victory now, for the second time in 10 months, makes it just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins, some voters say, as the opposition sees an opening.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

Some Israelis welcome the ceasefire — others say not so fast
Many say that declaring victory over Iran now, for the second time in 10 months, would mean it's just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

On Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms
Leo's early papacy has been defined largely by his response to President Donald Trump but a 10-day trip, starting Monday, will let the pope focus on spreading the faith.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

10 presidents in 10 years: Peru's leaders don't last. Voters will try again.
Elections on Sunday offer Peruvians another once-in-five-years chance to set the nation on a new path. All signs suggest they won't.

Washington Post World News
Apr 12, 2026

10 years, 10 presidents. Peru's leaders don't last. Voters will try again.
Elections on Sunday offer Peruvians another once-in-five-years chance to set the nation on a new path. All signs suggest they won't.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation
Vice President JD Vance was leading the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Direct U.S.-Iran talks on ending war stretch well past midnight in Islamabad
Vice President JD Vance is leading the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Direct U.S.-Iran talks on ending war stretch past midnight in Islamabad
Vice President JD Vance is leading the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Direct talks taking place in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war
Iran and the U.S. traded allegations of ceasefire violations ahead of Saturday's talks with Pakistan as host and Israel not in attendance.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Direct talks begin in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war
Iran and the U.S. traded allegations of ceasefire violations ahead of Saturday's talks with Pakistan as host and Israel not in attendance.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Talks begin in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war
Iran and the U.S. traded allegations of ceasefire violations ahead of Saturday's talks with Pakistan as host and Israel not in attendance.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

How college students who study war view Trump's Iran taunts
On campuses around the country, thoughtful debates about "just war" theory and morality collided with President Trump's erratic approach to combat.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Talks set to begin in Islamabad as U.S. and Iran seek path to end war
Both Iran and the U.S. traded allegations of ceasefire violations ahead of talks set to begin Saturday with Pakistan as the host and Israel not in attendance.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine
"He enjoyed it," said the owner of Bebe the parrot, who has also come along for skydiving, skiing and 500-mile bike rides.

Washington Post World News
Apr 11, 2026

U.S., Iran prepare for peace talks with a gulf separating the two sides
Amid allegations of bad faith and ceasefire violations from both Washington and Tehran, negotiators arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

U.S. team heads to Iran peace talks with a gulf separating the two sides
Amid allegations of bad faith and ceasefire violations from both Washington and Tehran, negotiators travel to Islamabad for high-stakes talks.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

What will it take for U.S. and Iran to end war? Here's what we know.
The sides are far apart on Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

U.S. and Iran want to end the war, but peace talks hinge on these issues
The sides are far apart on Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

U.S. negotiators to ask Iran to release detained Americans
The request for the Americans' release may be delayed if the talks between President Donald Trump's team and Iran prove difficult, according to people briefed on the plans.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

Trump fumes as Iran retains choke hold on Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks
President Donald Trump accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" of opening the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic, as shipping flows remained effectively blocked.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

Iran ceasefire under pressure as strikes in Lebanon continue ahead of talks
President Donald Trump accused Iran of "doing a very poor job" of opening the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic, as shipping flows remained effectively blocked.

Washington Post World News
Apr 10, 2026

China helped broker Iran truce, but it's wary of deeper involvement
Beijing urged Iran to accept a ceasefire, but it hasn't agreed to act as a guarantor of the deal in America's messy war.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its bombing in Lebanon.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

First major Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for below-average activity
A developing "super El Niño" may reduce the number of storms in the Atlantic.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

Tako? Takou? TACO-ru? Decoding the Trump TACO meme around the world.
A Washington Post reporter's doctor in Seoul had a question — how to translate "chicken out," as in "Trump always chickens out," into Korean?

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

In Lebanon's shelters, not everyone is welcome
Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren't crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

In war-torn Lebanon, migrants and LGBTQ people face hard path to safety
Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren't crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

Want to be a Canadian? It's never been easier.
Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply.

Washington Post World News
Apr 09, 2026

After Trump pauses war, Iranians fly flags of victory, not surrender
Amid fierce disagreements, the dramatic, last-minute decision to halt attacks seems less like an exit ramp than a rest stop for all sides.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance's leader
The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Israel kills scores in Beirut as U.S. says Lebanon is not part of Iran truce
An Israeli barrage killed at least 182 people and injured at least 890 across Lebanon, local authorities said, hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took hold.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Airstrikes, turmoil in Strait of Hormuz imperil ceasefire with Iran
Iran accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the truce and threatened to withdraw from negotiations. Israeli attacks in Lebanon were a major point of dispute.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Trump to discuss leaving NATO in meeting with alliance's leader, White House says
The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Iran accuses U.S. and Israel of ceasefire violations, threatening truce
With Trump and Iran each claiming victory, but still far apart on key issues, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at a standstill Wednesday.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Hormuz traffic at standstill, strikes reported in Gulf amid fragile Iran ceasefire
With Trump and Iran each claiming victory, but still far apart on key issues, the two-week agreement raises the prospect of respite after nearly six weeks of war.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone
The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the "ceasefire is a pause" in combat operations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Israel kills dozens in Beirut, says Lebanon is not part of Iran truce
Israeli strikes pounded the Lebanese capital, killing dozens of people in an aerial barrage hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took hold.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Halt in strikes mostly holds after Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
With Washington and Tehran each claiming victory, the agreement raised the prospect of some respite after nearly six weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Halt in strikes appears to hold after Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
With Washington and Tehran each claiming victory, the agreement raised the prospect of some respite after nearly six weeks of bombing.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request
The eventual ask of Congress is likely to fall between $80 billion and $100 billion, officials said, less than half the amount of an earlier proposal to offset costs of the conflict.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

After pager attack on Hezbollah, Hungary offered help to Iran
Revelations about a 2024 call offering assistance raise questions about Hungary's ties to Iran as the Trump administration backs Prime Minister Viktor Orban for reelection.

Washington Post World News
Apr 08, 2026

Hero rat who sniffed out over 100 land mines is honored with giant statue
"Magawa was one of the best rats we've ever had," said Michael Raine, who works for Apopo, a nonprofit that trains animals to detect land mines.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Trump agrees to suspend attacks for two weeks if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Amid threats to bomb civilian infrastructure, the president said he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran that formed a "workable basis" for continued negotiations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Trump agrees to suspend attacks for ‘two weeks' if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
Amid threats to bomb civilian infrastructure, the president said he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran that formed a "workable basis" for continued negotiations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Pope Leo denounces Trump's threat to destroy Iran's ‘whole civilization'
The Chicago-born pope suggested fellow Americans call their congressional representatives and ask for peace, not war.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Trump says ‘a whole civilization will die' as Iran freezes talks
The president said Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern or face destruction. The White House said it would not use nuclear weapons.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Iraq, is freed in prisoner swap
Kittleson, a freelancer for several U.S. outlets, was seized last week in Baghdad by Kataib Hezbollah, a Shiite militia aligned with Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

JD Vance campaigns for far-right nationalist Viktor Orban in Hungary
The vice president traveled to Budapest as Trump's deadline for an Iran deal loomed Tuesday, backing the administration's closest ideological ally in Europe.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Hegseth's boastful claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials say
The defense secretary's rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Hegseth's claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials say
The defense secretary's rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Iranian civilians voice fear and fatigue as U.S. escalates conflict
People in Iran say they could be left to pick up the pieces if President Donald Trump destroys the country's infrastructure and economy.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Trump threats against civilian targets put military in legal, moral quandary
President Donald Trump said the United States would target "every" Iranian bridge and power plant. Experts say such blanket action violates international law.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

With threat to destroy Iran's ‘civilization,' Trump fuels war crime fears
President Donald Trump said the United States would target "every" Iranian bridge and power plant. Experts say such blanket action violates international law.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran's Kharg Island as Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight'
The president had issued a deadline of 8 p.m. Eastern time for Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz, pledging destruction by midnight if leaders don't comply.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Vance heads to Hungary as MAGA ally Orban trails in polls
Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement and the Kremlin, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Ramen, K-beauty, clothes face shortages as Iran war hits Asia's supplies
Even potato chips aren't safe from the ripple effects of President Trump's Iran war, which is disrupting supply chains across Asia.

Washington Post World News
Apr 07, 2026

Iran war hits supply chains for K-beauty, ramen and clothes
Even potato chips aren't safe from the ripple effects of President Donald Trump's war, which is disrupting supply chains across Asia.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump claims ‘active' peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline approaches
The president has given Iranian officials until 8 p.m. Tuesday to make a ceasefire deal or face widespread destruction. Tehran on Monday reasserted its rejection of U.S. demands.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Kidnapped U.S. journalist believed alive in militia's Iraqi stronghold
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

U.S. designates kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson as a hostage
U.S. and Iraqi officials say they believe freelancer Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah, a paramilitary group with links to Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump threatens new rampage as Iran deal deadline nears
The president vowed anew to destroy Iranian bridges and energy sites if a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump threatens to attack bridges, power plants as deadline for Iran deal nears
The president vowed anew to destroy Iranian bridges and energy sites if a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump to detail rescue mission as Iran rebuffs U.S. war demands
The rescue of a crewman averted a potentially disastrous POW situation, but Trump's threats showed frustration amid a dangerous and politically unpopular war.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

From Oman, a waterfront view of the embattled Strait of Hormuz
Residents of Khasab, a sleepy exclave that depends on fishing and tourism, are frustrated by the war in Iran and fearful of what's next.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump to describe risky rescue mission as Iran rebuffs U.S. war demands
The rescue of an F-15 crewman averted a potentially disastrous POW situation, but Trump's threats showed rising frustration amid an increasingly dangerous and politically unpopular war.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

Trump administration's secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments
A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the "America First" approach to foreign aid is exploitative.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

China stands to benefit most from the war-driven energy crisis
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, companies say.

Washington Post World News
Apr 06, 2026

War-driven energy crisis boosts China's sales pitch for renewable tech
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles and solar panels have surged since the start of the Iran war, companies say.

Washington Post World News
Apr 05, 2026

It's Holy Week, but Jerusalem's Old City is quiet and eerily empty
The Austrian Hospice urges groups of Christian pilgrims to book 16 months ahead. One night this week, a receptionist warned a Post reporter she would be the only guest.

Washington Post World News
Apr 05, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with ‘Hell' over Strait of Hormuz in profane post
Trump escalated threats against Iran's power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in an expletive-laden post on Truth Social on Easter morning.

Washington Post World News
Apr 05, 2026

On Easter, Pope Leo delivers commanding message of peace to a world at war
"Let those who have weapons lay them down!" the first American pope declared. The White House's war in Iran and nativist agenda at home is testing the Vatican.

Washington Post World News
Apr 05, 2026

In Hungary, MAGA ally Orban trails in polls and awaits visit by JD Vance
Viktor Orban, who has built strong ties to the MAGA movement, faces a tough electoral challenge from center-right candidate Peter Magyar on April 12.

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