The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U.S. war in Iran.Iran has tried to establish formal control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, something it did not have before.
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has interpreted that to mean it can designate which routes ships take.Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Oman. Iran on Thursday struck a container ship passing through the waterway.
Chain-link fencing now surrounds the pool in preparation for a Fourth of July celebration. It has not stopped people from gawking.A new fence surrounds the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities.
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky has positioned himself for an expected presidential run in 2028.
Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.Julia Letlow and John Fleming.
As Lionel Messi chases another World Cup title, an artist is rushing to finish a gigantic statue of the soccer star in the middle of the Patagonian desert.The giant statue of Lionel Messi made by Aldo Beroisa in the remote oil town of Cutral Có, Argentina.
The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now.
Trump planned a big party for America. It’s not going well.
Ferrari’s new E.V. is being panned by critics, but it ought to be celebrated.
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back against U.S. investigations into Mexican politicians. Now some politicians want to cooperate.President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, seen here at the Supreme Court of Justice in Mexico last year, has objected to U.S. investigations into officials
