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The Challenge of Rebuilding Syria NYT &rt; World News After one of the most brutal wars of this century, a new flag flies across Syria: the emblem of the rebels who toppled the dictator Bashar al-Assad. Ben Hubbard, The New York Times’s Istanbul bureau chief, describes what our journalists learned as they drove across Syria, meeting people in towns and cities along the way as they strove to rise from the wreckage and build new lives.

Qatar Intervened to Persuade Iran to Accept Cease-Fire Deal, Diplomats Say NYT &rt; World News There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli or Iranian governments of a cease-fire, but Qatar has long worked to present itself as capable of narrowing the gaps between warring parties.

Here’s the latest. NYT &rt; World News Here are the latest developments.

Can Iran, Israel and the U.S. Now All Claim to Have Won? NYT &rt; World News Iran’s response to the attacks on its nuclear facilities killed no Americans, and analysts see a chance for a cease-fire, with each nation having a victory narrative.

Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise NYT &rt; World News Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.

Trump Urges Peace After Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Base in Qatar With Advance Warning NYT &rt; World News The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

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The Israeli military escalated attacks on Tehran. NYT &rt; World News The latest barrage hit a notorious prison in Iran and a building near a humanitarian aid facility.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Deport Migrants to Countries to Which They Have No Connection NYT &rt; World News The ruling applies immediately to a group of men the government has sought to send to South Sudan.

Canada and EU Sign Defense Agreement as Trump Promises to Reduce International Security NYT &rt; World News The European Union and Canada struck a defense agreement on Monday, a step toward closer military cooperation as relations with the United States have soured.

What to Know about Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar NYT &rt; World News About 10,000 troops are stationed at the base, which serves as the regional headquarters for the U.S. Central Command.

F.B.I. Warns of Possible Retaliation by Iran After Bombing of Nuclear Sites NYT &rt; World News F.B.I. and D.H.S. officials cautioned state and local law enforcement of the possibility of threats to U.S. communities.

Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar that typically houses 10,000 troops. NYT &rt; World News Qatari officials said its air defenses had intercepted the missiles that were fired at Al Udeid Air Base.

What to Know About U.S. Warning to Citizens Abroad Amid Israel-Iran Conflict NYT &rt; World News The State Department warned of the potential for demonstrations against Americans overseas because of U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. What you need to know.

What to Know About Iran’s Notorious Evin Prison NYT &rt; World News Israel’s military struck entrances to the detention facility in Tehran, where dissidents and political prisoners are held. Human rights groups say the prison is a symbol of repression.

U.K. to Ban Palestine Action Group as Terrorist Organization NYT &rt; World News The British government announced plans to proscribe the group, Palestine Action, after members broke into a military air base.

James Lloydovich Patterson, 91, Dies; Soviet Poet and Symbol of Racial Unity NYT &rt; World News Years after being catapulted to national fame in the U.S.S.R. as a child actor, he wrote about ideals of racial harmony and international solidarity.

World Central Kitchen Resumes Gaza Operations After Nearly 7-Week Pause NYT &rt; World News The charity founded by the celebrity chef José Andrés has started preparing meals again. It halted activities when food supplies ran out during Israel’s aid blockade.

Israel widens its targets in another series of strikes on the Iranian capital. NYT &rt; World News A plume of smoke billowed over Iran’s capital Tehran in a screen grab taken from a video posted on social media on Monday.

U.S. strikes key nuclear sites in Iran. NYT &rt; World News