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Today — 2 April 2026Main stream

Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector

Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

© Chris Jung/NurPhoto, via Associated Press

Cheongung-II, a South Korean air defense system, on display last year. The country’s defense companies are rapidly taking on new business, as U.S. firms struggle to keep pace with demand from multiple conflicts.

Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector

Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

© Chris Jung/NurPhoto, via Associated Press

Cheongung-II, a South Korean air defense system, on display last year. The country’s defense companies are rapidly taking on new business, as U.S. firms struggle to keep pace with demand from multiple conflicts.

Medical Examiner Rules That a Rohingya Refugee’s Death Was a Homicide

By: Ana Ley
2 April 2026 at 08:27
An autopsy showed that the man suffered dehydration and hypothermia after Border Patrol agents dropped him off on a cold night in Buffalo. Gov. Kathy Hochul condemned their actions as cruel and inhumane.

© Craig Ruttle/Reuters

The body of Nurul Amin Shah Alam was placed in a grave in Buffalo in February.

Trump Initially Laid Out Five Goals for the Iran War. Here’s Where They Stand.

2 April 2026 at 10:05
The United States and Israel have done significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities. But Iran still fires missiles, has nuclear material and coordinates with militias in the region.

© Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times

A new mural in Valiasr Square in Tehran on Wednesday. A large number of Iran’s ballistic missiles and launchers remain undamaged after a month of airstrikes by the United States and Israel.
Yesterday — 1 April 2026Main stream

Trump Lashes Out at Europe Over Strait of Hormuz, Tells U.K. to ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’

President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

President Trump arriving in Washington on Sunday. Mr. Trump criticized European allies on social media on Tuesday for their refusal to get more involved in the Iran War.

FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes

The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.

© Hilary Swift for The New York Times

Some peptides, like insulin, have long been used as treatments, but many others have received little study and much remains unknown about their benefits or harms.
Before yesterdayMain stream

As Iran War Pushes Up Gas Prices, Fresh Food Distributors Add Fuel Surcharges

31 March 2026 at 20:38
Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.

© Sandy Carson for The New York Times

As fuel costs rise because of the war in Iran, surcharges are being added to the shipping cost of certain food items, such as seafood imported from far-flung locations.

How the U.K.’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

© Jaimi Joy/Reuters

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at a meeting in London on Monday. “We will not be drawn into the wider war,” he told lawmakers in mid-March.
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