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Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others

impact is so far unclear — as the rise in oil prices from the Iran war, and a related easing of U.S. sanctions, have helped replenish the Kremlin's coffers — the range of the strikes

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

U.S. --- ### **International reaction** U.N. Secretary General [Antonio Guterres](https://x.com/UN_Spokesperson/status/2046725805980401698?s=20) cautiously welcomed Trump's announcement of a ceasefire extension. "This is an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission

impact. The Nigerian military said the operation was a result of its "recently formed U.S.-Nigeria partnership and intelligence sharing efforts." Samalia Uba, the military spokesperson, said in a statement that the operation has also

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

impacted living costs globally. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/g-s1-117045/hezbollah-commander-lebanon-israel) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A Hezbollah

SCOTUS upholds abortion pill telehealth access. And, Trump returns from China visit

impacted the whole country. ![Abortion-rights activists protested outside of the Supreme Court in March 2024, when the overall FDA authorization of the abortion pill mifepristone was challenged. It remained available after that case

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

strikes on Lebanon, which have killed more than 1,300 people, and its invasion of southern Lebanon. Opinion polls in the US and Europe say the war is deeply unpopular. But widespread anger against

Some fear US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home

Strike, part of Balikatan, at Culili Point Sand Dunes, Paoay, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines, on May 6, 2026 [Noel Celis/Reuters] The 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the Philippines allows the US to refuel

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

Iran. - 🎧 **NPR's Joanna Kakissis, who is in Kyiv, said that by dawn Tuesday, after hours of loud explosions, the air smelled burnt** and there were fires all over the city. This

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

strikes by the U.S., prompting Smith to question the Trump administration's reasoning for starting the Iran war less than a year later. "We had to start this war, you just said 60 days

How the Iran war is hitting the UK

strikes on Iran’s infrastructure. And on Sunday, quoting a minister, The Times said the  “economic fallout from the Iran war” would last at least eight months. Beyond the headlines is real public angst about

A nearly year-long deployment at sea takes a toll on military families

Iran continues, USS Ford's deployment may soon surpass the record set during the Vietnam War, before it returns to Norfolk, home to the world's biggest naval base. Top Navy officials have predicted that

How the Trump administration uses the Bible to justify military invasions and immigration raids

U.S. laws, with 28% saying that when the Bible and the will of the people conflict, the Bible should have more influence over laws. For Daughrity, the imagery in the DHS video is striking

With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes

strikes in Iran, at the Pakistan-Iran border crossing in Taftan, Pakistan June 19, 2025. REUTERS/Naseer Ahmed](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-06-19T110630Z_1359492964_RC2M5FAD2MEA_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-NUCLEAR-PAKISTAN-1777028037.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C514&quality=80) Crossing the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, June 19, 2025 [Naseer Ahmed/ Reuters] ## A land