{"category":"world","articles":[{"title":"Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim to Seize 2 Ships After Trump Extends Truce","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/22/world/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-talks","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:16:48 +0000","desc":"Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked and seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. Both sides were seeking to exert ..."},{"title":"Pakistani Officials Remain Hopeful About U.S.-Iran Talks","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/world/asia/pakistan-iran-us-talks-islamabad.html","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:09:35 +0000","desc":"The seizure of two cargo vessels by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday cast doubt on plans for a second round of talks in Pakistan’s capital."},{"title":"<![CDATA[Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour]]>","link":"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80m4822m1no?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:33 GMT","desc":""},{"title":"Here’s the latest.","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/22/world/iran-war-trump-ceasefire-talks/heres-the-latest","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:51:53 +0000","desc":""},{"title":"Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/business/iran-war-oil-hoarding.html","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:34:44 +0000","desc":"As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries."},{"title":"Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/world/middleeast/iran-ships-attacked-strait-hormuz.html","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:07 +0000","desc":"Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait."},{"title":"To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/world/middleeast/iran-trump-ceasefire.html","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:21:49 +0000","desc":"Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iran..."},{"title":"<![CDATA[US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks]]>","link":"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q9xq7knq2o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:36 GMT","desc":""},{"title":"On Independence Day, Israel Honors Rabbi Who Called to ‘Flatten’ Gaza","link":"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-independence-day-rabbi-avraham-zarbiv.html","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:17 +0000","desc":"Avraham Zarbiv became known on Israel’s right for demolishing buildings in Gaza. He lit a torch at a national ceremony on Tuesday evening."},{"title":"<![CDATA[EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock]]>","link":"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv8l99r3yyo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss","date":"Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:16:57 GMT","desc":""}]}