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How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News In public, Qatar was insisting on the right to defend itself after Iran attacked a U.S. military site in the emirate. Behind the scenes, it was already mediating a truce between Israel and Iran.

Germany to Spend Record Amount on Its Military and Infrastructure NYT &rt; World News The increase was announced hours before a NATO meeting during which member countries are expected to agree to raise military spending to 5 percent of their G.D.P.

Israel and Iran deny violating a nascent truce, offering their own versions of events. NYT &rt; World News An Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, Israel, killed four people on Tuesday.

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with Israel and Iran. NYT &rt; World News President Trump speaking to reporters outside of the White House.

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial to Feature Glass Bridge NYT &rt; World News A London park is to host monuments celebrating Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, with two statues also planned.

World Leaders Cautiously Welcome Israel-Iran Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News In the shaky first hours of the truce, officials were largely positive about the agreement to end the fighting but expressed concern that it remained fragile.

Iran’s Capital Tehran Endures Intense Attacks Before Cease-Fire With Israel NYT &rt; World News Large flames illuminated the night sky as airstrikes pummeled the Iranian capital, residents said. Later on Tuesday morning, state television said a cease-fire had been agreed to with Israel.

Drones hit Iraqi military sites, hours after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar. NYT &rt; World News The Iraqi authorities said that two facilities had been damaged and that four other sites had been targeted. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Israel and Iran as Fragile Truce Is Tested NYT &rt; World News Mr. Trump suggested that both Israel and Iran had continued fighting despite a cease-fire that both had agreed to hours earlier. He warned Israel that further attacks would be a “major violation.”

Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed NYT &rt; World News Officials in Iran were claiming victory, saying that its armed forces had imposed a truce on Israel.

Helicopter Being Sent for Brazilian Who Fell While Hiking Indonesian Volcano NYT &rt; World News The hiker, a Brazilian in her 20s, has been unreachable since Saturday, when she fell while climbing Mount Rinjani, her family said.

Iran Mounts Attack on Beersheba, Israel, Hours Before Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News At least four people were killed in a missile strike in southern Israel early Tuesday, the Israeli authorities said.

The Yellow Sea Dispute Between China and South Korea NYT &rt; World News China has installed large steel cages and a former oil drilling rig in the Yellow Sea, raising concerns in South Korea that they could be used for military purposes.

What to Know About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran NYT &rt; World News A senior Israeli official accused Iran of breaking the deal hours after it was announced, raising questions about whether the war would resume.

Trump Asks NATO to Spend More but Is Quiet About Why NYT &rt; World News The “why” is Russia. But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of that is expected to be muted.

A Show of Unity May Be the Best That NATO Can Hope For at Summit NYT &rt; World News An internal rift over defense spending and President Trump’s disregard for Ukraine have lowered expectations for the gathering.

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Tuesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News A possible cease-fire between Israel and Iran.

How Yemeni Cafes like Haraz Coffee House Are Building Momentum and Community NYT &rt; World News For cafes like Haraz Coffee House, riding a wave of interest nationwide in late-night, alcohol-free gathering spaces means embracing the franchise model.

In a Big Place With Few People, a Minister Needs a Pilot’s License NYT &rt; World News The Salvation Army’s “Flying Padres” cross the Australian outback by air, dropping in on ranches and small communities — sometimes, just to lend an ear.