Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied World Times After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins. fr…
Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97 World Times The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history. from NYT &…
A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned. World Times Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find h…
As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw World Times The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave…
Latest Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Shows Little Sign of Taking Hold World Times The U.S.-brokered deal depends on Hezbollah halting its attacks first. But the leader of the Iran-backed group rejected those terms, and Israel said …
Travelers Bound for the U.K. Hit a Roadblock: Electronic Authorization System Is Down World Times Visitors from the U.S., Canada and most European countries can’t get an electronic travel authorization and are being turned away from planes, trains…
Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62 World Times As director of the espionage agency from 2014 to 2020, he confronted a range of threats, including international terrorism and an emboldened Russia. …