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Washington Post World News
Apr 25, 2026

Trump calls off Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
The president's announcement came after Iranian officials left Pakistan on Saturday after downplaying the prospect of direct talks with U.S. officials on a deal.

Washington Post World News
Apr 25, 2026

Militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Islamist militants struck across the country in an "unprecedented" attack believed to be waged by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.

Washington Post World News
Apr 25, 2026

Iran says no direct talks planned as Witkoff, Kushner expected in Pakistan
With an Iranian delegation in Islamabad and U.S. envoys due to depart Washington, the prospect of direct talks between the two sides to end the war in Iran remains uncertain.

Washington Post World News
Apr 25, 2026

Bolsonaro's son runs for president with a mission: Get dad out of prison
Flávio Bolsonaro, 44, says he's a more measured version of his father: "I'm the Bolsonaro you always wanted."

Washington Post World News
Apr 24, 2026

U.S. targets China's shadow trade with Iran in sweeping sanctions
Ahead of a Trump-Xi summit, Washington widens its crackdown on secretive oil and chemical trade between Beijing and Tehran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 24, 2026

Netanyahu says he hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war
The Israeli prime minister said he delayed revealing his diagnosis for two months to prevent Iran from using it as "propaganda." He said treatment had left "no trace" of the cancer.

Washington Post World News
Apr 24, 2026

Hezbollah defiant in face of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension
Israel carried out fresh strikes Friday after President Trump's announcement. Hezbollah called the ceasefire "meaningless."

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president's Doral golf resort.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy's national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

U.S. to host new round of Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire nears expiration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope' adopts a confident global voice
Pope Leo XIV shed his previous image as he denounced war in the Middle East and responded assertively to criticism by President Donald Trump.

Washington Post World News
Apr 23, 2026

Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel' with ceasefire set to expire
As talks resume, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told The Post any deal requires a "full withdrawal" of Israeli forces after Israel seized a "buffer zone" in Lebanon.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq
The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says
The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

Iran says it seized 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump's ceasefire extension
Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

More ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after Trump's ceasefire extension
Renewed Iranian attacks on cargo vessels and U.S. seizures of ships linked to Iran threaten to scuttle diplomatic efforts even as President Trump extended a ceasefire.

Washington Post World News
Apr 22, 2026

Attacks and ship seizures in Strait of Hormuz imperil talks to end Iran war
Renewed Iranian attacks on cargo vessels and U.S. seizures of ships linked to Iran threaten to scuttle diplomatic efforts even as President Trump extended a ceasefire.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won't join talks now
The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistani were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture
The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Trump announces indefinite extension of ceasefire as Iran stalls negotiations
The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistani were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties
A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals a new red line.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

U.S. delegation's departure for Islamabad delayed as Iran ceasefire nears expiration
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire, while U.S. forces boarded another ship the Defense Department said had been providing material support to Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation
The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports
The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation's pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

Fired official says Starmer's office pushed for clearance of Epstein-linked envoy
The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.

Washington Post World News
Apr 21, 2026

U.S. delegation set to leave for Islamabad as Iran ceasefire nears expiration
Iranian officials said they would not bow to U.S. pressure in statements ahead of expected peace talks in Islamabad.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

British leader Starmer's job at risk over Epstein-linked envoy's vetting
The prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags in the security review.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

How Pakistan learned to speak Trump's language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker
Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

Iran talks on shaky footing after U.S. seizure of ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials have threatened to forgo negotiations even as U.S. representatives plan to arrive in Pakistan for the meeting and a ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

Israel told people to evacuate Beirut's southern suburbs — then hit city's center
The deadly strikes on the Lebanese capital shattered neighborhoods where many people had taken refuge after being displaced by earlier Israeli bombardments.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election
After the defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, the victory in Bulgaria by Rumen Radev will install a new pro-Russian voice within the European Union.

Washington Post World News
Apr 20, 2026

Oil prices jump after U.S. seizes Iranian vessel, imperiling ceasefire
Iran threatened retaliation after the seizure in the Gulf of Oman, and it wasn't clear whether Tehran would attend talks in Pakistan, with a ceasefire set to expire Wednesday.

Washington Post World News
Apr 19, 2026

Kremlin-friendly ex-president headed to victory in Bulgaria election
After Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Russia its next best bet as it seeks to retain influence inside the European Union.

Washington Post World News
Apr 19, 2026

Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship trying to bypass blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The operation marks the first ship boarding by U.S. forces since the naval blockade took effect April 13, as part of Trump's effort to exert pressure on Tehran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 19, 2026

Trump says Iran talks will resume, threatens power plants and bridges if no deal
The president accused Iran of violating the ceasefire as ships reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz but said U.S. representatives would be back at the table this week.

Washington Post World News
Apr 19, 2026

In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president
In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross
India said it summoned Iran's Ambassador in New Delhi, conveying concerns over "a shooting incident" in the strait involving two Indian-flagged ships.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing U.S. blockade
The announcement from Iran's military came a day after the country and President Donald Trump declared the critical Strait of Hormuz open again.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

After Orban's defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin's next best bet
Analysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria's election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Here's what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war
The surge in optimism contrasts starkly with continued energy supply challenges that threaten long-lasting economic harm — and a market reckoning.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Stocks are soaring. But the Iran war's economic damage is far from over.
The surge in optimism contrasts starkly with continued energy supply challenges that threaten long-lasting economic harm — and a market reckoning.

Washington Post World News
Apr 18, 2026

Iran disputes claims of new agreements with Trump
Tehran put limits on the Strait of Hormuz's opening, as the United States issued a new sanctions exemption on the sale of Russian oil.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Trump says Iran has agreed to his demands. Iran says he's lying.
Officials in Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping, but they dismissed the president's claims of a wider agreement with the U.S.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

One of the world's most wanted men is arrested, ending years-long hunt
Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful gang in Ireland, was arrested in Dubai as part of a secret operation by Irish and UAE police.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Displaced Lebanese families rush home as fragile ceasefire takes force
Even amid uncertainty over whether the truce would hold, many in Lebanon expressed relief at the prospect of quiet as aid groups mobilized help.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Irish boxing promoter accused of running guns and drugs is arrested in Dubai
Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful gang in Ireland, was arrested Wednesday in a secret operation by Irish and UAE police.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now open amid push to end war
President Trump welcomed the announcement, but U.S. officials said the naval blockade on vessels leaving from and going to Iranian ports remains in effect.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Iran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war
Iran expanded its control of the Strait of Hormuz over the course of the war with the United States.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Trump says Iran has agreed to nearly all his demands
Officials in Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping, but they dismissed the president's claims of a wider agreement with the U.S.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Thousands of displaced Lebanese return as shaky ceasefire takes hold
Even amid uncertainty over whether Hezbollah would uphold the truce, Lebanese residents expressed relief at the prospect of quiet, and aid groups were mobilizing help.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Displaced stream back to south Lebanon as uncertain ceasefire takes hold
Even amid uncertainty over whether Hezbollah would uphold the truce, Lebanese residents expressed relief at the prospect of quiet, and aid groups were mobilizing help.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million
Art lover Ari Hodara bought two raffle tickets on a whim for about $118 each. The raffle raised money for Alzheimer's research.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Even for Europe's populist firebrands, Trump is going too far
The symbiosis between the president and European nationalists has reached a potential breaking point as he issues genocidal rhetoric and criticizes the pope.

Washington Post World News
Apr 17, 2026

Even for Europe's populist firebrands, Trump might be going too far
The symbiosis between the president and European nationalists has reached a potential breaking point as he issues genocidal rhetoric and criticizes the pope.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

South African politician who drew Trump's ire sentenced on gun charges
Julius Malema, whose incendiary rhetoric about Afrikaners drew notice on the U.S. right, was handed a five-year prison term for firing a gun at a 2018 rally.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal
President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust'
Iran has not confirmed Trump's claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump
Ten House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump on his immigration policy Thursday, voting to restore temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Israel agrees to 10-day Lebanon ceasefire
President Donald Trump said the deal would go into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Pope Leo decries ‘tyrants' ravaging world, days after insults from Trump
The pontiff did not name the president during a speech in Cameroon. He criticized those who manipulate religion "for their own military, economic or political gain."

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump announces ceasefire in Lebanon
Trump gave word of the deal after speaking to the president of Lebanon, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Pope Leo decries world ravaged by ‘tyrants' following Trump's insults
The pontiff did not specifically name the president during his speech in Cameroon. He sharply criticized those who manipulate religion "for their own military, economic or political gain."

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Airstrike by Nigeria, a U.S. ally against Islamist militants, kills scores
Villagers, health workers and human rights monitors see a pattern of reckless attacks in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-affiliated offshoot.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Airstrike by Nigeria, U.S. ally against Islamist militants, kills scores
Villagers, health workers and human rights monitors see a pattern of reckless attacks in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-affiliated offshoot.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will meet amid push to extend ceasefire
The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Trump says Israeli, Lebanese leaders will speak amid push to extend ceasefire
The president did not specify which leaders. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials were working to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new negotiations.

Washington Post World News
Apr 16, 2026

Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution a priority amid rising security threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.

Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid' declaration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to "promote America First values," according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

Washington Post World News
Apr 15, 2026

House defies Trump on immigration with move to shield 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

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."

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