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Back to School, Now With A.I.

9 septembre 2026 à 16:48
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?

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Google’s Gemini chatbot.

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate

9 septembre 2026 à 15:18
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

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A vendor follows the war news at his shop in Sanaa, Yemen, Wednesday.

Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure

9 septembre 2026 à 08:04
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

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Iranians are feeling the strain of the war, which has made a longstanding economic crisis worse.

U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship

8 septembre 2026 à 20:50
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.

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A satellite image released by the European Space Agency showing Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal for Iran.

How ‘Hypermilers’ Are Trying to Beat High Gas Prices

7 septembre 2026 à 09:38
Gas prices have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war. Some drivers are using special techniques to maximize their miles per gallon and save at the pump.

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Bob Winger driving his 2016 Hyundai Sonata hybrid past a gas station in Williamsburg, Va., on Sunday.

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says

5 septembre 2026 à 19:47
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

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A screenshot of handout video footage released Saturday by the U.S. military, which said it showed American forces striking an Iranian crude oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S.

4 septembre 2026 à 11:21
New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power.

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A crowd mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war. U.S. intelligence reports, some current and former officials said, suggest that any agreement to fully end the war will be hard to reach.

Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates

4 septembre 2026 à 10:08
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.

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Houthi supporters at a rally marking the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Moulid, in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, in August.

Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations

4 septembre 2026 à 16:55
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.

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A refinery operated by the Venezuelan state oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, in Punto Fijo.

Trump Taps Army Engineering Official as Acting Secretary

3 septembre 2026 à 19:56
The move came days after the resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, who had clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the purge of top generals in the Army.

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Adam R. Telle, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, will take over as the acting Army secretary.

Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again

2 septembre 2026 à 15:56
The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.

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President Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday night that he “couldn’t care less” about an agreement with Iran, hours after a U.S. attack.

Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again

2 septembre 2026 à 15:56
The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.

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President Trump said in a social media post on Tuesday night that he “couldn’t care less” about an agreement with Iran, hours after a U.S. attack.

U.N. Says World Will Miss Its 1.5-Degree Climate Target

3 septembre 2026 à 08:47
Carbon removal combined with emissions reduction is the only remaining pathway to avert catastrophic levels of warming, a new report warns.

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Extinguishing a fire in Indonesia.

U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says

1 septembre 2026 à 20:23
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

1 septembre 2026 à 12:12
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.

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President Trump said his defense secretary and secretary of state reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government on securing billions of barrels of oil reserves “through a partnership with private business.”

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

1 septembre 2026 à 12:12
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.

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President Trump said his defense secretary and secretary of state reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government on securing billions of barrels of oil reserves “through a partnership with private business.”

Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China

31 août 2026 à 16:11
A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

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Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, center, and the Kyrgyz president, Sadyr Japarov, left, during a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday.

Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill U.S. Stockpiles, but It’s Not So Simple

30 août 2026 à 12:25
New projects can take years to produce meaningful amounts of oil, and that’s especially true in Venezuela, where infrastructure is in disrepair.

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The Trump administration’s deal with Venezuela would give the United States control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

‘Freedom Fuel’ Touts Cheap Gas. A Lawsuit Says the Dealer Didn’t Pay for It.

30 août 2026 à 10:03
A lawsuit claims that a New Jersey-based company failed to pay for nearly $4 million worth of gas, some of which was sold to gas stations promoted by President Trump.

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A Freedom Fuel Network gas station sold gas for $3.57 per gallon in Dresher, Pa., outside Philadelphia, where the cost of a gallon of gas reached $3.99 that week.

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

30 août 2026 à 06:12
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

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A gas station in Tehran on Tuesday. Officials are urging people to clamp down on fuel use as they deal with a shortfall.

‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

29 août 2026 à 17:11
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.

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Supporters of Venezuela’s government rally to demand the release of ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, in Caracas, Venezuela, in January.

Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

29 août 2026 à 00:01
In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the Group of 7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, in June. In the past year, Mr. Modi has paid official visits to at least 20 countries.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace

28 août 2026 à 18:35
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

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President Trump has been unable so far to broker an agreement to end the war on satisfactory terms.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace

28 août 2026 à 17:45
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

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President Trump has been unable so far to broker an agreement to end the war on satisfactory terms.

California Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Cancellation

28 août 2026 à 17:14
The state is asking a court to reverse a Trump administration agreement and reinstate a planned offshore wind farm.

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A wind farm turbine off the coast of Block Island, R.I., in 2023. California was an early adopter of wind power, but offshore wind farms have so far been developed only on the East Coast.

How Key Oil Stockpiles Dwindled During the War in Iran

Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how oil reserves helped prevent an oil shock caused by the war in Iran from getting even worse — and how low those reserves are now.

Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks

26 août 2026 à 12:20
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday. Before the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas was shipped through the waterway.

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil

26 août 2026 à 08:46
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.

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A gas station in Tehran on Tuesday. The United States imposed a monthslong blockade on Iran’s shipments of oil, the nation’s economic engine.

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation

24 août 2026 à 21:10
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.

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In announcing Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump administration said on Monday that it would involve choking off every last transaction that funnels money to Tehran.

A New Effort to Punish Iran

24 août 2026 à 16:48
The Trump administration says it will try to cut the country off from the global economy by targeting its trading partners.

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U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details

24 août 2026 à 15:07
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would “tighten the noose” around Iran by imposing sanctions on every source or facilitator of its revenue.

Can ‘Argentina’s Texas’ Save the Country’s Economy?

24 août 2026 à 05:02
Thousands of Argentines are flocking to a remote stretch of Patagonia, seeking work with only backpacks, tents and the hope that they and their country can turn around their fortunes.

How Argentina’s Oil Boom Is Changing Patagonia

Our correspondent Emma Bubola travels to northwest Patagonia, the epicenter of an oil boom that Argentina hopes will revolutionize its economy.

Iran Warns Gulf States Not to Join Trump’s Economic War

23 août 2026 à 13:00
Iran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.

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Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s new security chief, last month in Tehran. Though hostilities have largely ceased, the United States and Iran are locked in an economic standoff.

With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

22 août 2026 à 03:12
President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

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President Trump appeared at a rally with Senator Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina Senate runoff.

The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

20 août 2026 à 22:58
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.

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Among the challenges for President Trump is that he has repeatedly threatened Iran with destruction, only to pull back.

Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran

19 août 2026 à 21:10
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.

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President Trump in transit from Maryland last week.

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

19 août 2026 à 18:12
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.

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Smoke billowing from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in March.

Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War

19 août 2026 à 10:47
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.

How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer

19 août 2026 à 05:00
Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.

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Aliko Dangote at his refinery office in Lagos, Nigeria, in January.

Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again

19 août 2026 à 08:37
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.

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People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.
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