International Relations Apr 20, 2026 Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability from its main ally, the United States. See more
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program. Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations. U.S. and Iran Peace Talks Appear on Track to Resume With the two-week cease-fire almost over, Vice President JD Vance was expected to head to Pakistan on Tuesday for the second round of negotiations. Share
Teotihuacan (Mexico) Apr 20, 2026 Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said. Share
Apr 20, 2026 Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Facing Hard-liners at Home and Bluster from Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals on Peace Talks Publicly, Iran officials refuse to confirm a second round of negotiations with the United States, even as they privately say they are making plans to attend. Share
Bar Kabawa (Manhattan Apr 20, 2026 This Beef Patty Holds Many Secrets Yewande Komolafe’s version, inspired by the chef Paul Carmichael, chases the brilliant balance of the original. This Beef Patty Holds Many Secrets Yewande Komolafe’s version, inspired by the chef Paul Carmichael, chases the brilliant balance of the original. Share
Design Apr 20, 2026 The Next Frontier in Design? The Humble Birdhouse. Recently, as artists and architects have turned their attention outdoors, they have started putting their creative chops to work — for the avians among us. The Next Frontier in Design? The Humble Birdhouse. Recently, as artists and architects have turned their attention outdoors, they have started putting their creative chops to work — for the avians among us. Share
Museums Apr 20, 2026 An L.A. Artist Devoted to the Process of Paint Sandy Rodriguez is a painter but also, on some level, a scientist, an art historian, a botanist, an outdoorswoman, and maybe even an alchemist. An L.A. Artist Devoted to the Process of Paint Sandy Rodriguez is a painter but also, on some level, a scientist, an art historian, a botanist, an outdoorswoman, and maybe even an alchemist. Share
Uber Technologies Inc Apr 20, 2026 Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits. Second Jury Finds Uber Responsible for Sexual Assault by a Driver The ride-hailing giant has now lost the first two of more than 3,000 pending federal lawsuits. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Today, In Short “CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran. Today, In Short “CoachGPT.” A college “cookie house.” And the latest from Iran. Share
live-detached Apr 20, 2026 House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could... House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations In urging victims to step forward, the secretive panel in charge of investigating charges of misconduct by members of Congress acknowledged limits that could... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 20, 2026 U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday. U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday. Share
